Description
This report on third-party logistics providers (3PLs) analyzes brand recognition, request for proposal activity and expected profit margins based on two surveys: one survey of 3PLs only and one survey of 3PLs, 3PL customers and others associated with the industry in the third quarter of 2018. This is the fourth brand recognition study A&A has done. The others were done in 2002, 2007 and 2013. The report includes data on the following:
- Brand Recognition Results of 317 Surveys
- 3PL Operational Strengths by Segment
- Weaknesses/Vulnerabilities of Leading 3PLs
- Typical Contract Length by Segment
- 3PL Sales and Marketing Strengths
- Procurement/Purchasing Department Functions in the 3PL Sales Process
- 3PL Sales Method Analysis (RFI/RFP/Direct Sales)
- 3PL EBITDA and EBIT
- Transportation Management Compensation
- Carrier Payment Methods
- Expected Profit Margins and Gainsharing
This report is part of A&A’s premium market research Expert Information Service (E.I.S.). (Note: This report is downloadable as an Adobe PDF file with a single user license.)
