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A&A's Premium Market Research Expert Information Service (E.I.S.)

The Expert Information Service (E.I.S.) is our premium market research and analysis offering. It includes a subscription to our leading 3PL guides and online version of Who's Who in Logistics. In addition, E.I.S. subscribers have access to A&A's on-going 3PL market research reports. These include our exclusive annual 3PL market analysis, our warehousing in North America report, our customers of 3PLs report and our dedicated contract carriage report. In addition to A&A's market research, the E.I.S. contains four hours of phone consulting to provide detailed answers to any questions regarding our research, or to support your internal strategic planning efforts.

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"3PL Brand Recognition, RFP Activity and Expected Profit Margins for 3PLs - 2013"

This analysis of third-party logistics providers reports on 3PLs brand recognition, request for proposals and expected operating margins. Based on a survey of 3PL executives, 3PL customers and others associated with the industry, the report updates and expands upon a similar study from five years ago.

3PL RFP Report 2013 $1,495

(Note: This report is downloadable as an Adobe PDF file with a single user license.)

"Mexico:  Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report"

This is a comprehensive analysis on Mexico's transportation and logistics market.  Major international 3PLs, trucking companies and railroads are profiled and covered in detail.  A list of the top Mexican motor carriers is included.  The report covers the Mexican economy and the automotive logistics market.  Global logistics costs by country and mode as well as third-party logistics market revenues by country are also included.

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Mexico:  Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report 2013 $995

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Who's Who in Logistics Online Version

The online guide provides Internet access to the continually updated database used in publishing our Who's Who in Logistics guides.  All of the latest 3PL and industry information is a browser away.  The latest "softcopy" editions of each guide are also included with your annual online subscription.

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  Who's Who in Logistics Online Annual Subscription and Latest "Softcopy" Editions   $1,495
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Who's Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - The Americas

Who's Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - The Americas has become an industry standard for providing detailed information on top domestic 3PLs and trends in the North and Latin American logistics industry.  The 20th edition of the guide contains 1,171 pages with detailed profiles on 221 3PLs.

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  Who's Who in Logistics - The Americas 2012 $495 

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Who's Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - International

Who's Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - International has become an industry standard for providing detailed information on top international 3PLs.  The 20th edition of the guide contains 768 pages with detailed profiles on 173 3PLs.

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Who's Who in Logistics - International 2012 $495 

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Who's Who in Logistics Guides 2012 $895 

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Individual Third-Party Logistics Provider Profiles

Individual Third-Party Logistics Provider Profiles used to publish the 20th Edition of Who's Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management provide detailed information on top domestic and global 3PLs.  Click on the picture above to view a sample profile.  Click here to view the list of individual third-party logistics provider profiles.

Individual Profiles 2012 $49.99 Each

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"U.S. Gains Carry 3PLs - 2011 3PL Market Analysis and 2012 Predictions"

This definitive analysis explores trends in the 3PL industry and its major segments.  Segment profitability and growth is detailed. Revenue and profitability information from top public and private 3PLs is examined. Historical trends, 2011 results and 2012 estimates are included. Global 3PL market estimates by country and region are also provided.

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3PL Market Analysis Report 2012 $995

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"The Business of Warehousing in North America - 2012 Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices"

This major market research report on North American warehousing provides updates on facility sizes, capacity, revenues, pricing, and commodities handled.  Operating margins are provided for contract warehousing operations.  Expected operating margins and profitability measures are compared to actual results.  Statistical analyses detail the effects of open book relationships and leasing, versus ownership on overall warehouse profitability.  Warehouse rents and vacancy rates, customer service trends, key performance indicators, value-added services and warehouse management systems used are also covered.

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Warehousing in North America Report 2012 $1,495

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"Dedicated Contract Carriage - New Life in a Mature Market"

This report provides background information on the history of the dedicated contract carriage (DCC) market and growth trends.  DCC versus dedicated capacity services are compared and contrasted.  Major DCC players are analyzed, profiled and a top 25 DCC list is provided.  Future market growth rates are also included.

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Dedicated Contract Carriage - New Life in a Mature Market Report 2011 $995.00

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"Spare Parts Logistics: Quintessential Global Supply Chain Management - Market Size and Major Players"

Global spare/service parts logistics revenue for third-party logistics providers has grown to $35 billion for the Automotive, Industrial and Technology vertical industries. This report breaks down revenues by major countries and regions.  Revenues for the Technology vertical are broken down into nine sub segments.  The report includes detailed information on six major 3PLs.  The global supply chain capable 3PLs covered are Cat Logistics, CEVA, DHL, Kuehne + Nagel, DB Schenker and UPS.

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Spare Parts Logistics Report 2010 $995

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"Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships"

This report provides a succinct analysis of our database of 3,936 3PL customer relationships.  It provides essential logistics cost and 3PL market sizing information for Global Fortune 500 and Domestic Fortune 500 and 1,000 companies.  Market size estimates are provided for Fortune industry verticals and the overall market.  In addition, the report breaks down technology, retailing, elements and other industry verticals into their sub segments.  Details on the types of services being performed by industry vertical are highlighted.  Trends on the types 3PL services being provided are also analyzed.

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The Customers of 3PLs Report 2009 $995

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"Logistics Outsourcing in Brazil"

This report details the rapid growth and expanding services in the Brazilian logistics market.  Information in the report covers services offered as well as outsourced activities by industry verticals.  Information technologies are also reported.  The nature of the market and governmental constraints are discussed.  The report provides a list of over 100 Brazilian logistics services providers with primary information on each company and detailed profiles for 3PLs covered in Armstrong’s Who’s Who in Logistics guides.

Logistics Outsourcing in Brazil Report 2008 $1,495

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Free Report: "Carrier Procurement Insights Trucking Company Volume, Cost and Pricing Tradeoffs 2009" - Click Here to Download

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