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A report on
Preliminary analysis on 4PL business and design
of go to market tools for the same
&
Sales and support for 3PL business
Under the guidance of
Submitted by
Pramodkumar Lakhmapure
Roll No. 49,
PGDIM 14, NITIE
May 25, 2009
Mr. Anand Balakrishna Head Business Development GATI, Hyderabad
Dr. Mani K. Madala, Professor,Group Coordinator General Management, NITIE, Mumbai
Preliminary analysis on 4PL business and design of go to market tools for the same
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Sales and support for 3PL business
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
The following Winter Internship Project titled “Preliminary analysis on 4PL business and
design of go to market tools for the same & Sale and support for 3PL business” undertaken
by Pramodkumar Lakhmapure during his winter internship at GATI Ltd., Hyderabad from
2nd Feb to 19th May 2009 is hereby approved as a certified study in management carried out and
presented in a manner satisfactory to warrant its acceptance as a prerequisite for the award of
Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management for which it has been submitted to Winter
Internship Report Examination Committee for evaluation of Winter Internship Report.
Dr. Mani K. Madala
Professor,
Group Coordinator – General Management
NITIE
DATE :
PLACE: Mumbai
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I take this opportunity to express my gratitude and sincere thanks to
Mr. Anand Balakrishna, Head Business Development SCM. His continuous support and
mentorship helped me in greater understanding of the business and provided new insights into
the project.
I also would like to thank Mr. Howard James Scott, Chief of Supply Chain Management who
gave his valuable guidance throughout the project which was essential for completion of my
project.
I would like to thank Dr. Mani K. Madala, my project guide for the winter internship, who gave
her valuable suggestions whenever sought during the course of the project.
Last but not the least I am grateful to NITIE for providing me with an opportunity and platform
for putting the theory that we learned as a part of our curriculum, into practice.
Pramodkumar Lakhmapure
Roll No. 49,
PGDIM 14, NITIE
May 25, 2009
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Table of Contents
1. Project Charter........................................................................................................................561.1 Objectives........................................................................................................................561.2 Deliverables....................................................................................................................561.3 Additional responsibilities..............................................................................................56
2. Confidentiality clause.............................................................................................................573. Executive Summary...............................................................................................................584. Methodology followed for the project....................................................................................595. Trends in Logistics Industry.................................................................................................511
5.1 Some trends in the logistics industry............................................................................5115.2 4PL Competition radar..................................................................................................5125.3 Mapping of 3PLs operating in India according to verticals and capabilities................513
6. An overview on 4PL.............................................................................................................5146.1 Defining 4PL.................................................................................................................5146.2 Who Provides 4PL Services?........................................................................................5146.3 Difference between 3PL, 4PL & LLP...........................................................................5156.4 Deciding whether you want to be a 3PL or 4PL...........................................................5166.5 Difference between 3PL and 4PL.................................................................................5176.6 Rationale behind forming a 4PL...................................................................................5186.7 Broad scope of a 4PL service provider.........................................................................5186.8 Why are companies looking for 4PL service?..............................................................5196.9 Benefits of 4PL.............................................................................................................5206.10 Increasing shareholder value.....................................................................................5216.11 Verticals served by 4PLs...........................................................................................522
7. Products and services offered by 4PL players........................................................................528. Defining a value chain and comprehensive services & solutions map for 4PL.....................56
8.1 Defining a Value Chain for 4PL.....................................................................................568.2 Defining products and services for a 4PL.......................................................................58Why this product mix................................................................................................................588.3 Designing service and technology map for 4PL.............................................................59
9. Go to market sales tool for a 4PL.........................................................................................5119.1 Defining Sales Cycle for a 4PL.....................................................................................5119.2 Designing a questionnaire for customer requirement gathering...................................513
10. Designing a comprehensive survey questionnaire for capturing customer perception on 4PL 51611. ‘Go to market’ sales tool for a 4PL....................................................................................5212. Live case for integrated logistic services............................................................................5313. Additional responsibilities..................................................................................................56
13.1 Integrated logistics enquiry.........................................................................................5613.2 Designing different business flows for a new venture................................................57
14. Findings & recommendations.............................................................................................58
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UPS Supply Chain Solutions: http://www.ups-scs.com/...............................................................59DHL: http://www.dhl.com/splash.html.........................................................................................5915. Conclusion........................................................................................................................51016. References.........................................................................................................................511UPS Supply Chain Solutions: http://www.ups-scs.com/.............................................................513
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1. Project Charter
1.1 Objectives
i. To research and study various aspects of 4PL service providers(definition, difference from
3PL, 4PL players and their product profile, verticals served)
ii. To defining a comprehensive value chain and solutions map for a proposed 4PL venture for
Gati (at least 4 product offerings)
[iii.] To study existing sales cycle of Gati (RFQ response process) and define a custom sales cycle one
for Gati the 4PL services
iii.[iv.] To design a comprehensive survey questionnaire for capturing customer perception about 4PL
targeting the current Gati clientele
[v.] To design go to market sales tool for 4PL Gati Sales Team
iv.[vi.] To build one live sample case for integrated logistics services
1.2 Deliverables
i. 4PL overview presentation (for new joinees)
ii. A comprehensive value chain and solutions map for a proposed 4PL (at least 4 product
offerings)
[iii.] Product portfolio offered by the top of 4PL service providerss (at least 5 competitors’
information)
[iv.] Go to market sales tool for 4PL (sales presentation and sales cycle)
iii.[v.] A survey questionnaire for capturing customer perception on 4PL
iv.[vi.] One Customer case study using integrated logistic services (At least 5 customer visits for 3PL /
4PL business Development)
1.3 Additional responsibilities
Working on integrated logistics enquiries with National BD Head
Designing Product Flow, Information Flow and Financial flow for a new venture
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2. Confidentiality clause
The data contained herein shall not be disclosed, duplicated, or used in whole or in
part for any purpose. The information in this report based on the survey findings
shall be kept confidential and shall not be presented anywhere else without
requisite approval from GATI.
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3. Executive Summary
The Indian Logistics and Supply Chain arena has changed immensely in the recent past.
Some major change in the logistic industry is;
PREVIOUS NOW
Dedicated Facility Shared Facilities
Inventory Storage = Availability Inventory Flow Through = Velocity
Local Source Global Source
Exceptions Tracking Proactive Event Management
Single Business Unit Solution Enterprise Wide Solution
3PL led the way in Logistic outsourcing providing services like forwarding, trucking and warehousing. It
was primarily focused on reducing logistics cost. Some 3PL are trying to move past being just a
commodity-service logistics provider to become true multi- service providers by offering bundled
services including some IT solutions like WMS. But very few 3PL have succeeded in meeting exact
needs of the customer who are looking for a comprehensive supply chain service provider. 3PL provided
discrete services like transportation, warehousing and some value added services. This led into
commoditization of the 3PL services and fragmentation of the 3PL sector.
As a consequence of these changes and different expectations from customer a new organization is
emerging in the Indian Supply Chain Solutions business called 4th Party Logistics.
4PL falls outside the traditional logistics arena.
4PL exploits and sells intellectual property, consulting practices and solutions design.
A 4PL is a supplier of outsourced supply chain consulting, coordination and management
services that generally does not own or operate the underlying logistical assets and resources.
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[4.] Methodology followed for the project
Information Sources: The information has been gathered from authentic and reliable sources like company websites, Industry portals Newspapers, White papers and articles.
Following objective specific methodology was followed for the project;
i. Study of 4PL:
Identifying the key dDifferences in service offerings of 3PL and 4PL was studies.
A detailed research on top 4PL players was done to understand their;
Product and service mix and capabilities Verticals served
Rationale behind forming a Gati 4PL was studied and stated
Benefits of 4PL to the customer was studied and statedValue Proposition to the customer
ii. Defining sales cycle for 4PL:
Existing sales cycle for 3PL was studiedStudy and mapping of the existing sales cycle
Sales cycle for various 4PL was studiesStudy of sales cycle across various 4 PLs Defining a customized sales cycle for Gati 4PL
iii. Survey questionnaire for capturing customer expectation from a 4PL:
Identifying the Nneeds and pain areas of customer outsourcing supply chain was studied
Study and design of the Service mix (Services, Technology and consulting) required to meet customer expectation was studied
iv. Defining a comprehensive value chain and solutions map for 4PL
Study of all All the upstream and downstream activities of a value chain were studied for a supply chain
Study of the 4PL service providers offerings were studied
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Identification of Supply chain services, IT solutions, and activity wise revenue potential for the proposed venturewas identified
v. Go to market sales tools for 4PL
Study of GATI’s in house distribution and warehousing capabilities were studied
Study of IT technology capabilities of prospective the technology partner were studied
Developing Aa go to market sales presentation for the 4PL sales force. was developed
vi. Live case for integrated logistic services
Collected contacts of and analyzedCollection and analysis of GATIs customers in Hyderabad
Identifying ied and targeted a few key customers who could be prospects for 3PL / 4PL services
Identifyied and consulted a customer for 3PL / 4PL services
Gatherred detailed logistics requirement
Designing a ed solution for the customer and submitted develop a comprehensive proposal for the same
(Negotiations are on for the order finalization would be closed soon)
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4.[5.] Trends in Logistics Industry
4.1[5.1] Some trends in the logistics industry
Logistics in India is poised for a significant leap forward in the coming years. The
Logistics Industry size has touched the level of $ 90 billion and is expected to reach $
110 billion by 2010. {1}
Logistics industry in India has always faced the challenges that any industry has in an
emerging market.
Due to an under-developed and inefficient infrastructure & related processes, logistics
accounts for 13% of India’s GDP, compared to 10% in the US, Japan's 10 percent and
Europe at 11 percent. {}
This leads to higher costs and a loss of competitiveness. For example, freight is 6% of
landed cost in India due to unplanned movement via air.
About 75 per cent of the Fortune 100 companies and about 45 per cent of Fortune 500
companies have now gone in for 4PLs. {2}
This trend is fast catching up in India too. But less than 55% of Indian companies
subscribe to 3PL services as compared to 75 per cent globally. {3}
In India, IBM, Dell, Nike and Philips have handed over their logistics operations to 4PLs.
The retail supply chain industries as well as Cool Chain, Pharma, FMCG & Hitech
(Telecom) are emerging.
Indian logistics industry will reach a market size of over $125 billion in year 2010.
These trends and huge demand of the logistic services has made many local 3PL rethink on their
service mix and value proposition to the customer.
4PLs have been widely accepted in the western counties. Many successful and multinational 4PLs have
established themselves as trusted end-to-end supply chain service providers. These 4PLs are now entering
Indian market.
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4PLs operating in India
Moduslink (4PL), USA Redington (4PL) USA/India/ APAC Kuhne + Nagel (LLP) German/EU/India
Some other worldwide 4PLs/ LLP
APL Logistics Brightstar (4PL). USA UPS SCS Ryder Penske Logistics Menlo
4.2[5.2] 4PL Competition radar
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Source: A survey by a consultant appointed by GATI
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4.3[5.3] Mapping of 3PLs operating in India according to
verticals and capabilities
Multi-Industry/
Global FMCG Retail Other
DHL (1) (2) DHL- Exel Safexpress (1) (2) Agility Logistics
UPS SembCorp Logistics(2) Gati (1) (2) Total Logistics
FedEx (2) Reliance Logistics TCI Supply Chain
Solutions
Transystem Logistics
(2)
International
APL Logistics (2) TCI Supply Chain
Solutions Om Logistics TVS Logistics
Gati (1) (2) Gati (1) (2) SembCorp Logistics (2)
Menlo Worldwide (2) Om Logistics (1) (2)
AFL Logistics (1) (2)
Safexpress (1) (2)
Patel Logistics (1) (2)
Dynamic Logistics (2)
(1) Have no integrated solutions execution in India (2) Will work with external 4PL
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5.[6.] An overview on 4PL from Gati’s Point of view
[6.1] Defining 4PL - Definition
4th Party Logistics is a term created by global consulting firm Accenture.
Accenture's description of 4PL is "A supply chain integrator that assembles and manages the
resources, capabilities, and technology of its own organization with those of complementary
service providers to deliver a comprehensive supply chain solution.”
The 4PL organization typically has three components:
1. A global talent pool comprised of individuals with deep expertise in their region
2. A system which can effectively oversee the network of activities performed by 3PL's and
asset-based providers chosen by your organization
3. A strong process focus to provide monitoring, reporting and reengineering of activities
The people, process, and technology comprise a holistic methodology for a 4PL organization to
drive business efficiencies throughout an organization.
[6.2] Who Provides 4PL Service Providerss?
The term 4PL is something that every organization has their own interpretation of and ideas on
what exactly a 4PL should offer. To add more complexity to the interpretation, the following
groups of service providers actually provide "4PL type" services:
Consultants
IT Service Providers
"E" Marketplaces
Financial institutions
Private Organizations
Logistics Service Providers (traditionally only known for 3PL activities)
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A '4PL' or fourth-party logistics provider is a supplier of outsourced supply chain coordination and management services that generally does not own or operate the underlying logistical assets and resources. 4th Party Logistics is a term created by global consulting firm Accenture.
4PL
A '3PL' or third-party logistics provider is a supplier of outsourced logistics services that primarily uses its own assets and resources.
3PL
A ‘LLP’ or Lead Logistics Provider co-ordinates and integrates its own logistics services with those of others with complementary or supporting capabilities.
LLP
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[6.3] Defining the thin line Difference between 3PL, 4PL & LLP
The main difference between 3PL, 4PL and a LLP is provided below;
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[6.4] Differentiating Gati’s 4PL services from its 3PL services
Deciding whether you want to be a 3PL or 4PL
Questions 3PL 4PL
Do you outsource a
function versus
outsource a process?
3PLs target the function. They want
to handle
containers/shipments/freight, not the
transport management process, for
example.
The true need is the process, which is
what the 4PL targets.
A 4PL would ask:
Is there really a process in place—or a
series of standalone transactions? What
is the present process? How does it
work? Where does it fail? Where are
there gaps? Where are there
redundancies? The supply chain process
crosses organizational lines.
Do you outsource
work/tasks or do
you outsource
managing?
Much 3PL outsourcing is work
related. Handle warehousing.
Handle shipments. Not manage
them. 3PL will have to migrate to
next level of outsourcing.
4PL manages the logistics for customer
which is the next evolution of
outsourcing.
As the outsource
service provider, are
you neutral?
3PLs, especially those which are
asset based struggle to be neutral.
3PLs which seek to push shipments
through their transport contracts or
through their warehouses are not
neutral.
4PLs should be neutral if they are to
manage the process.
Most of the 4PL have a strategic tie up
with some of the 3PLs but they are free
to choose from any of the logistic service
provider.
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[6.5] Key differences Difference between 3PL and 4PL services
4PLs provide expert Supply chain consulting services.
A 4PL manages a comprehensive supply chain solution for a client.All aspects (ideally) of the client's supply chain are managed by the 4PL organization (3PLs provide firms with forwarding and contract logistics by taking care of the management of complex service chains).
4PLs differentiate themselves from 3PLs by using whatever carrier or warehouse provider best meets the customer's cost and service needs (3PLs use their own equipment and facilities, even if they're not the most cost-effective).
4PL organization acts as a single interface between the client and multiple logistics service providers like 3PL.
4PL offers a range of supply chain technology solutions (3PL may offer transportation / warehousing specific IT applications).
4PL organization is often a separate entity established as a joint venture or long-term contract between a primary client and one or more partners (It is possible for a major third-party logistics provider to form a 4PL organization within its existing structure).
4PLs' professional services include benchmarking customers' current supply chain performance in areas like managing inventory, integrating their IT systems with the customer's, and importing the 4PL's experts into the customer's enterprise (3PLs would provide integrated transportation and warehousing solution with traditional IT services to meet customers specific requirement).
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[6.6] F Rationale behind forming a 4PL - Advantages
Historically, where organizations have evolved from 3PL to 4PL/LLSP (but still maintain their 3PL operation) there has been a significant reduction in 3PL business from other 4PLs/LLSPs.
This is because the company as a 4PL is in direct competition with other 4PLs/LLSPs for the lucrative Supply Chain Solutions market.
A separately formed 4PL entity can use the assets and services of its competitors to generate additional revenue, which eventually pays to the mother 3PL companies top and bottom line.
5.1 Forming a 4PL - Disadvantages
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5.2 Defining a Bbroad scope forof Gati’s 4PL services a 4PL
service provider
The figure below shows a broad scope covered by a 4PL service provider;
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Suppliers
Manufacturing Plant
Finished
Good Web based sellingDirect to
Consumer
Selling through Distributors &
retailers ConsumerCR
M & Call Cent
er Support
War
ehou
sing
&
Dis
trib
ution
4PL Service Provider
Reverse Logistics
SCM Consulting
Business Process
Reengineering
Materials Mgm
t
Information Technology
Best Practices
end-to-end Supply Chain Management
As a single point of contact, 4PLs manage services offered by 3PLs like transportation and warehousing.
Single Point of Contact
4PLs can also benchmark customers' current supply chain performance and suggest improvements.
Benchmarking & Improvements
4PLs let companies outsource management of supply chain activities like transportation and warehousing to one company. The result is better business processes and lower costs.
Better business Processes & Lower Cost
Fourth Party Logistics Providers Manage Increasing Complexity in Supply Chain Logistics
Increased Complexity
Companies are looking for providers who can link their discrete logistics segments into more comprehensive solutions that have breadth and depth as well as global reach.
Comprehensive Solution
Companies are finding that outsourcing single segments to different providers is not really improving their operational efficiencies
Operational Efficiency
Companies are using suppliers from around the globe and going to offshore manufacturing because of their lower-priced labor pool.
Global Suppliers
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5.3 Why are companies looking for 4PL serviceIdentifying the
need of 4PL services?
Until recently, companies have been outsourcing only discrete segments of their supply chains to niche providers that specialized in activities like transportation or warehousing. A single company may have had to use numerous third-party logistics providers (3PLs) depending on how large and complex its supply chain was. Today, however, there's a "fundamental shift" in supply chain management outsourcing.
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[6.7] Direct Bbenefits of Gati 4PL services to the customer
Following are some of the compelling benefits of a 4PL;
Single point of contact for managing entire supply chain
Manages multiple 3PLs and discrete supply chain service providers
Benchmarks current supply chain performance and suggests improvements
Increases Supply Chain Visibility
Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of SCM
Manages increasing complexity in supply Chain Logistics
Maintains primary accountability and quality
Works towards increasing the shareholder value
Implements best-in-class processes and systems
Provides expert Supply Chain IT solutions
Impacts the entire supply chain – increasing revenue, lowering costs, reducing working
capital and fixed capital
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[6.8] IGati’s proposition to increaseing shareholder value
through 4 PL operations
Following figure shows how 4PL helps increase a shareholder value;
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Shareholder Value enhancement
Profitability Enhancements
Revenue EnhancementsRevenue LiftCustomer service enhancements
Product quality improvementsIncreased Product availability
Operating Cost ReductionReduction of supply chain costOperational efficiencies Process enhancementsProcurement savings
Invested Capital Reduction
Working Capital ReductionReduction of clients working capital requirements
Inventory reductionReduced cycle time
Fixed Capital ReductionFixed Capital ReductionCapital Asset transfer
Enhanced asset utilizationCapital procurement savings
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[6.9] Identifying the prospective Verticals served byto be
targeted by Gati 4PLs
4PL serves to following verticals;
• Automotive
• Industrial goods
• FMCG
• Consumer Durables
• Government and Defense
• Healthcare
• High Tech (Consumer Electronics and Telecom)
• Retail
• Aerospace & Defense
• Construction
• Chemical
• Furniture
• Newsprint
• Metals
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[7.] Products and services offered by 4PL players
Research and study of the product and service mix of
the current 4PL players
UPS
Consulting Demand Responsive Model Supply Chain Strategy -Strategic Network Optimization Customer Management Product design Planning Procurement Production Fulfillment Cash management Supply chain design & planning International trade
Logistics services Design & Planning, Distribution Order fulfillment: Pick, Pack, and Kitting ,Repair and refurbishment ,Reverse logistics ,Service parts logistics , Distribution services network: Inbound receiving, Storage services, Replenishment, Pick-and-pack operations, Integrated shipping system, Basic returns, Inventory management, Standardized management reports, Value added services) UPS Order To CashSM, Materials recovery Post-Sales Support, Supplier Management
International Trade Services
Customs Brokerage Import/Export Technologies International Trade ConsultingManaged ServicesAdvanced Analytics - Flex Global View Documents imaging
Technologies EDI, returns and repair management system, UPS Order To CashSM,
Distribution system
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APL LogisticsMain Services Supply Chain Management
Consolidation and Vendor Services Warehousing and Distribution Global Freight Management Manufacturing Support Asset Management APL Guaranteed Continental FCL Service OceanGuaranteed LCL Service
Key Services Airfreight Forwarding ASN 123 Barcode Printing Labeling & Scanning Consolidation Customs Brokerage Customs Packaging Deconsolidation Documents Management & Scanning Domestic Distribution Door Delivery Service FCL Sea Freight Forwarding ,Garment on Hanger (GOH) International Hub Inventory Management ISO Certification Support Kitting LCL Sea Freight Forwarding Milk Run Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC) PO Management ,Quality Assurance Rail ,Returns Goods Processing Scan & Pack SeeChange Sequencing Sub-Assembly Trucking Vendor Management Warehousing
IT Solutions RFID Solutions Product Data Transportation/Freight Management Warehouse Management SeeChange® (supply chain visibility and event management tool
for international shipments)
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Shipment Tracking Plus EDI
Penske LogisticsSCM • Inbound Logistics
• Manufacturing support logistics • Outbound logistics • lead logistics provider
Warehousing & Distribution Optimization
• Warehouse deign • Network design • Warehouse operations
Transportation Optimization
• Regional • International • Dedicated • Logistics Management System (LMS)
Logistics technology solutions
• RouteAssist - an advanced routing tool• Web-based metric reporting system and • Order tracking software
RyderSupply Chain Solutions • Lead Logistics Management (LLM)
• Inbound Manufacturing Product Flow• Integrated Logistics• Network Design
Technology Solutions
• Ryder Logistics Release• Integrated Logistics Planning System• RFID Lab• Logistics Cadence Suite• Transportation Management System (TMS)• Online Tools
Warehousing Solutions
• Warehouse Facilities management• Cross-docking• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)• Value-Added Services (Product Configuration and Testing ,
Sequencing, Kitting) Transportation Solutions
• Transportation Management • Dedicated Contract Carriage
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Menlo Worldwide LogisticsSupply chain solutions
• Operations/Logistics Strategy Alignment• Transportation Strategy Optimization• Outsource vs. In-house Analyses • Strategic Network Configuration• Global Supply Chain Solution Design • Lean Logistics• Postponement
Logistics services • Warehouse management • Value-added services • Truckload brokerage • Intermodal
Transportation management
• Order Aggregation • Carrier Management and Route Selection • Multimodal Rating and Execution • Routing Compliance • Visibility • Merge-in-Transit • Continuous Moves
Information technology
• Logistics management • Warehouse management • Business intelligence • Partner integration
Geodis•
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6.[8.] Defining a value chain and comprehensive services
& solutions map for proposed Gati 4PL
6.1[8.1] Defining a Value Chain for proposed Gati 4PL
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The value chain above is typical for any retail supply chain. A value chain generally comprises of Upstream (Demand Planning & forecasting and Purchasing & collection) and Downstream (warehousing, outbound logistics, Marketing & Sales, Customer Service). The VC finally ends with Reverse Logistics.
The Value chain map above depicts following flows of a typical supply chain:
Value Chain activities Physical flow of goods Supply chain services at different stages of the value chain IT solutions Different supply chain consulting practices and Revenue potential at different stages of the value chain
The services provided by an integrated logistics service provider would start from collection (collection of goods from different sources) and extend till reverse logistics of the value chain. It won’t provide upstream services like demand planning and forecasting and sourcing and procurement.
A 3PL is generally strong in the area of collection, warehousing and outbound logistics. Thus the opportunity available for a 3PL varies from @ 35 % (without VAS) to maximum of @ 60 % (with VAS).
A 4PL would try and capture entire value chain of the customers supply chain. IT solutions plays major role in 4PL services as it provides information about three V’s of the supply chain i.e Visibility, variance and velocity.
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[8.2] Defining products and service mixs for proposed Gatia
4PL
Supply chain services
• Materials Management • Transportation Management • Warehousing Management• Inventory Management• Value Added Services• Reverse Logistics
Supply Chain Technology solutions
• WMS(Warehouse Management System) • TMS(Transportation Management System)• OMS (Order Management System) • Warranty Management System• CRM (Customer Relationship Management)• Workforce Management System• Activity Based Billing & Costing • Electronic Data Transfer (EDI), AIDC (RFID, Bar Code), etc.
Supply Chain Management Consulting
• Business Process Reengineering • Supply chain strategy • Industry best practices (SCOR, Balance Score cards)
Why this product mix
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6.2[8.3] Designing service and technology map for Gati 4PL
1. Service Primary Distribution & Secondary Distribution
Multi modal transportation Optimized Network
Technology TMS (Transportation Management System)
Web-based Transportation network
design & optimization Shipment planning Shipment tracking Cellular GPS Visibility
2. Service Warehousing Receiving Put away Storage Picking Dispatch
Technology WMS (Warehouse Management System)
Web-based AIDC integration Inventory control Order entry Quality control Storage location management Automated replenishment Cycle counting
Technology OMS (Order Management System)
Web-based Automated order generation
3. Service Value Added Services De-kitting & kitting Packaging /repackaging Labeling Sr. No. tracking
4. Service Supply Chain BPO 24 X 7 Call center Centralized customer support
center Technology CRM (Customer Relationship
Management) Web-based Account Management Sales force management Business intelligence/
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5. Service Reverse Logistics Returns management Warranty Management Tracking Returns inspection Disposition
6. Service Supply Chain Consulting Supply Chain Consulting Business Process
Reengineering Industry best practices SCM strategy
7. S-a-a-S for all technologies
Software – as-a – Service Hosted application No need to maintain &
upgrade Hardware and software
Lower TCO Network based access
(internet & intranet) Subscription service with
less setup time and risk Dynamically updated data
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[9.] Go to market sales tool for the Gatia 4PL sales force
[9.1] Developingfining Sales Cycle for a 4PL
After a detailed study of the existing sales cycle at Gati used for its 3PL services and research of sales cycle models followed across the world for 4 PL services the following saled cycle was developed for the proposed Gati 4PL.The sales cycle shown below is aimed at defining the following;
The sales process
Important activities involved in the sales cycle
Roles and responsibilities
Typical sales cycle for a 4PL would be around 6 months. This is because unlike 3PL sales where warehousing (sq. ft basis) and distribution (per kg basis) forms the major portion of customer requirement, the 4PL project involves supply chain consulting, customized IT solutions and larger scale operations. In 3PL enquiries the warehousing required and distribution locations are well defined whereas in 4PL sales almost entire value chain is to be considered and it may also involve services in more than on country.
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[9.2] Designing a questionnaire for customer requirement
gathering template for the Business Requirement
document
Most important aspect of 4PL sales is that it is a consultative selling and customer requirement gathering forms a crucial part of the same.
The level of questions asked may vary from broad questions like what is the process flow to a very detailed one of what IT package is used for supplier integration.
The templatequestionnaire below is aimed at equipping supply chain sales person to capture complete customer requirements. This could will be used as a standard sales tool for customer requirement gathering with the knowledge that each customer requirement becomes very specific after a point.
[9.2.1] Broad questionsnaire
Q) What is the existing product and information flow?
Q) Product transaction details at different levels of distribution / warehousing? No. of products shipped from Plant to Warehouse / DC to retailer / end user Weight of the product per unit
Q) What are the existing issues / pain areas in your supply chain (refer following detailed questionnaire slide)?
Q) What SCM services are you looking for from GATI SCM (refer following detailed questionnaire slide)?
Q) Any SC reengineering services required? SC process analysis and performance benchmarking SC performance improvement SC reengineering Specific process improvement
Q) What are your expectations from GATI SCM? Service levels (ABSL =? DSL=? Etc...) Transit days –TAT (Days)
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Information on logistics service requirement (BD cold call / call by customer)
BDMs visit to the customer for Requirement gathering Scope(Transportation, Warehousing, Technology solution, SC
reengineering ) Existing set up Pain areas Presentation of GATI SCM capabilities
Requirement analysis (HO) Scoping First level of solution preparation with
areas of improvement Benefit analysis ( tangible and intangible,
indicative costing and pricing)
Customer visit and Presentation of the first level solution from GATI SCM (Regional Sales Person)Helping customer firm up the RFQ (Try for single party enquiry)
Receipt of RFQ
Register the enquiry details (Customer Name, Zone, BDM in charge, offer submission date, etc into CRM db) and generate the proposal reference no.
Submit the copies of the RFQ to all the concerned departments / 3PL parties for their review and comments (solutions, costing, services, distribution team, networking, legal)
Proposal manager to analyze the RFQ and make a draft response, technical and commercial bothProposal / costing manager to make costing, incorporating all the cost components including Risks and contingencies. Make a Price Proposal.
Get comments from all the departments and incorporate the same in the proposal and costing.
Final sign off of by BD Head/CSCM on proposal, costing and pricing
Submission of the proposal to the customer in the prescribed format by the respective zonal SCM BD / sales manager
Update the status of the project in enquiry database
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Inventory at different levels Supply chain flexibility (urgent deliveries / scale up)
6.2.1[9.2.2] Detailed requirement gathering
What SCM
Activities?
What Sub Activities? IT Solution Current
service
provider
Demand planning Demand forecasting Forecasting tool
Purchasing
& Collection
Procurement (packing material, etc…) Order Management
Import Import of goods (Air / Ocean freight)
Freight forwarding
Customs Clearance
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Transportation Primary (Air / surface)
Secondary (Air / surface)
Tertiary (Air / surface)
Transportation
Management System
Warehousing WH Locations
Required WH area in these locations
Inventory Management
Racked / palletized WH
Warehouse
Management System
VAS Kitting/ De-kitting
Packaging /repackaging
Labeling
Sr. No. Tracking
Inventory management / VMI
Customer support
CRM
Technology Existing IT system/s EDI, AIDC (Bar Code,
RFID),(S-a-a-S)
Reverse Logistics Warranty Management
Returns inspection
Returns & Warranty
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Disposal Management System
[9.2.3] Capturing existing issues / pain areas in the customer your supply chain
Following are the typical pain areas that companies face in there supply chain;
Pain Areas Pain Areas
Delivery service level High transportation cost per unit
Urgent deliveries High warehousing cost
High Transit time High total cost of ownership of SCM
In transit goods safety and security Difficulty in achieving integrated SCM
Goods safety during stock keeping Managing many parties / vendors
Operational issues IT integration and information exchange
Goods movement visibility Unable to benchmark and improve
performance
Transparency across the supply chain High inventory cost
Returns handling High cost of procurement
Unable to achieve efficient VMI Inaccurate demand forecasting
Unable to reach all the markets / regions Warranty management
Seamless Supply chain integration &
management
Any other …..
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7.[10.] Designing a comprehensive survey questionnaire
for capturing customer perception on 4PL
India is a nascent market for 4PL services . The customer perception about 4PL services is not very clear and varies from customer to customer. It id essential that a detailed study of customer perception be done before Gati jumps in to 4PL bandwagon. The questionnaire below aims to capture the Voice of the customer which would help Gati 4 PL fine tune its service offerings.
Questionnaire for 4PL services (VOC - Voice of Customer)
Customer Information1. You are working as… (Please choose the ONE that apply)
Logistics Head/ VP Logistics manager An executive in logistics department Business executive involved in logistics decision making
2. Which vertical does your organization belong to? (Please choose the ONE that apply)
Consumer Durables & Hi-Tech
Retail & FMCG Telecommunications Pharmaceuticals Healthcare & Hospitality
Automotive Manufacturing Chemicals Cement Others …. (Please specify)
Questionnaire
1. Currently, how is SCM/ logistics managed in your organization? (Please choose the ONE that apply) special
In-house By 3PL service provider By 4PL service provider Discrete contract based
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2. Currently what SCM/ Logistics IT solution / Technologies are used by you? (Please choose ALL that apply)
WMS (Warehouse Management System)
TMS (Transportation Management System)
CRM ERP RFID Work force management Order management
Yard management Cargo and terminal
management Activity Based Billing Warranty Management Corporate Performance
Management Others………………………
………... (please specify)
3. Please rate the value your company is currently getting from the existing logistics management. (Please choose the ONE that apply)
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very satisfied
4. How do you see the trend in Logistics Management changing in the next 2 years in India? (Please choose the ONE that apply)
Move towards 3PL Move towards 4PL In-house / discrete contractor based
5. What type of Logistics management service do you prefer? (Please choose the ONE that apply)
In-house 3PL service provider 4PL service provider Discrete contract based
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6. Which of the following best describes your organizations approach towards adopting 4PL services? (Please choose the ONE that apply)
Currently using Not fully aware of 4PL services and capabilities, would like to know more Interested and looking for a pilot implementation Aware but not interested and no immediate plans for the same Aware and interested but no immediate plans for the same
7. What are the key drivers for you to choose 4PL services? (Please rate ALL the options on the scale of 1 – 5, 1 being -Very Important, 3 -Important & 5 - Not Important)
Reduced logistics cost and less/no capital expenditure, increased competitiveness Improved service levels and offerings More time to focus on core competency Expert and comprehensive service offering (consulting, business process
reengineering, better IT solutions, more value) Presence in different markets and scalability Single point of contact for all the logistics activities
8. What are the critical criteria for you to choose 4PL service provider? (Please rate ALL the options on the scale of 1 – 5, 1 being -Very Important, 3 -Important & 5 - Not Important)
Knows your business (domain expertise)
Strong reputation of the company
Economic benefits
Price Proven Track record Consulting capabilities Scalability IT solutions capability
9. If not interested in 4PL, what is reason for the same? (Please rate ALL the options on the scale of 1 – 5, 1 being -Very Important, 3 -Important & 5 - Not Important)
To develop logistics as a core business (in-house expertise) Risk of choosing the wrong partner (savings not significant & not realized,
service level failure, cultural fit) Difficult to trust or rely on an external party for success IT systems- would create too much dependency 4PL works with competitors (security issues)
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10. What all services do you expect from a 4PL service provider? (Please rate ALL the options on the scale of 1 – 5, 1 being -Very Important, 3 -Important & 5 - Not Important)
Procurement management Transportation management Warehousing management Reverse logistics Warranty management Inventory management Product assembly SCM/Logistics Information
technology
Supply chain consulting & Business process reengineering
Order fulfillment and management
Customs clearance Freight forwarding Customer management Supplier management Others………(Please
specify)
11. What pricing model would you prefer for 4PL services? (Please choose the ONE that apply)
Transaction based Cost plus Fixed Gain share
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8.[11.] ‘Go to market’ sales tool for a 4PL
Following important aspects of the 4PL were covered in the sales presentation;
Infrastructure capabilities
IT solutions capabilities
SCM Products and services
SCM Solution Map
Verticals catered to
Successful case studies
NOTE: Details on this project cannot be divulged due to its confidential nature.
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9.[12.] Live case for integrated logistic services
Following leads were generated through customer interaction and a customized solution has been proposed to the customer;
Enquiries Scope of services Status
Axiom Energy
Conversion Ltd.
Hyderabad
Warehouse space requirement at 16 locations
(100 Sq. ft each) and primary and secondary
distribution.
Proposal submitted.
Negotiations for
warehousing at 10
locations are on.
PL Shipping &
Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
Requirement of about 2000 Sq. ft in Hyderabad. RFQ would be floated in June. Got confirmation from the customer that GATI receives the RFQ.
BHS Sonthofen,
Hyderabad
Additional warehousing space of @ 500 sq. ft is required for construction equipment (contract would be reviewed in June 2009) and for their chemical & filtration business (spare parts). This would be required by June.
The additional warehousing requirement would be raised in June.New warehousing requirement for customers Chemical & Filtration business also discussed.
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Sample Case : (Capturing requirements and developing the solution)
Axiom Energy Conversion Limited was identified for building a live case for 3PL services.
Overall requirement:3PL solution for distributing Adaptors from Axiom Hyderabad plant to different retail customers in India.Minimum of 100 sq. ft. at 16 locations in India, 10 locations in Phase – I and rest 6 locations in Phase - II.
Other requirements:Consultation for getting sales tax registrationPacking and repacking, on required basis POD Insurance at GATI warehouse Transit insurance Periodic MIS
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Solution proposed: • GATI provided a comprehensive pan India
distribution and warehousing solution for mobile adaptors
The services include:• Primary distribution from Hyderabad plant
to regional warehouses• Warehousing facilities at 10 Locations• Secondary distribution to retail outlets/
distributors • Sales registration and Taxation assistance
(Octroi, Sales Tax)• COD facilities• POD services
MIS reports: • Periodic inventory report • Good receipt note• Monthly Service Performance Report
Industry:• Consumer Electronics
Geography:• India
Products:• Mobile adaptors
Volume:• 10,000 – 20,000 units
per month – from plantWarehousing locations:
• 10 in different states on India
Value of goods:• Rs. 10 Lacs (at all 10
locations)
Overall benefits to the customer
Reduction in direct cost – Rent, Manpower, transportation
Better inventory control and improved planning
Improved Service levels Single window solution
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Activities covered in the solution:
Sr. No. Main Activities Sub – Activities Mode
1. Primary Distribution From Axiom Hyderabad plant to regional warehouses.
Surface
2. Warehousing 100 sq. ft. space in warehouses at 10 locations in Phase –I and at 6 locations in Phase - IIWarehousing activities
Picking Packing Invoicing Dispatching
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3. Secondary Distribution From regional warehouses to retailers in respective metros or within state.
Surface
4. Value adds e-POD, Transit insurance, monthly Stock report, Packing & repacking
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Proposed physical flow of the goods:
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10.[13.] Additional responsibilities
10.1[13.1] Integrated logistics enquiry
Enquiries Scope of services
Apollo Health and
Lifestyle LimitedSupply chain services for managing forward and reverse
movement of retail cards for Apollo health care centers across
India.
Ichip India Supply Chain Services for managing forward and reverse
movement of the internet access device along with a key board in
AP state.
Lenovo Logistics Service for managing reverse logistics of defective parts
from Lenovo Authorized Service Providers across India to Lenovo
Bangalore Warehouse.
HP Logistics Services for distribution of finished goods across India.
Fly Mobile Logistics Services for distribution and warehousing
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10.2[13.2] Designing different business flows for a new venture
Worked on following flows for a strategic tie-up:
Product Flow Information Flow and Financial Flows
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11.[14.] Findings & recommendations
On the basis of research and findings following recommendations could be made for forming a for 4PL company;
1. If a 3PL company is contemplating on operating as a 4PL it would make sense in forming a separate 4PL company than being both, a 3PL and a 4PL. Separate company would be neutral towards 3PL service providers and aim at providing best and cost effective supply chain solution to the customer. A separate company also helps in building customer confidence.
Remark: Penske Logistics LLP was formed as a separate entity from Penske 3PL for the reasons cited above (Ref: Penske case study: whirlpool)
2. A 4PL company targeting Indian market should work on its domain expertise and target high growth verticals like Hi-Tech (Telecom, computers, etc), Consumer Goods, Retail, and Pharmaceutical.
Remark: GATI has already provided integrated solutions to players in these sectors and thus has domain expertise. Apart from this internal strength following sector specific external factors make these sectors as targets for 4PL services.
Retail: Organized retail is seeing entry from big players like Bharti- WalMart, Aditya Birla Group, ITC, Reliance, etc. These big players achieve cost effectiveness through an efficient supply chain and tie up with SCM partners who uses advanced SCM practices and technology. According to the retail and fashion research firm, Images Multimedia, India’s organized retail market has the potential to reach USD 45 billion by 2010.
Hi- Tech (telecom, computers, etc):India continues to witness high demand in its mobile- phone segment at an increasing rate in financial year 2009. It is being estimated that India’s total wireless subscriber’s base will grow at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.1 per cent from period 2007 to 2012 to reach 715 million by end of 2012.
Consumer Goods: The consumer goods sector will again register an impressive growth for the quarter ended December, indicates a Mint survey of five brokerages. The sector is expected to post an average growth of 19% in sales and 10.5% in profits in 2009.
Pharmaceuticals: India, a US$ 8.2 Billion pharmaceutical market, represents one of the most emerging pharmaceutical markets in the world. Between 2007-08 and 2011-12, the Indian domestic pharmaceutical market is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 16%.
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3. A 4PL will have to act as a consultant for the customer and also get involved in the real implementation. All three important aspects of the 4PL solution map i.e consulting; Technology and services would have to be enhanced to meet increasing and dynamic demands of the customer.
4. For an Indian 3PL it would make sense in finding a strategic partner who has technology and consulting expertise for forming a 4PL with compelling value proposition to the customers.
5. A website giving comprehensive information about the 4PL and its capabilities is very important to reach a broad prospect base. A minimum of the following aspects should be covered on the website;
Main services Detailed services Vertical specific case studies IT & technology capabilities Domain / vertical expertise Capabilities of the partners
Remark: Reference to following 4PL websites could be made for designing.
UPS Supply Chain Solutions: http://www.ups-scs.com/
DHL: http://www.dhl.com/splash.html
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12.[15.] Conclusion
3PL has found its place in the Indian logistics market and has been widely accepted by many players in different verticals. The concept of 4PL is quite new to the Indian market and there is no true Indian 4PL till date. Western multinational 4PLs like APL Logistics and Kuhne + Nagal have successfully established themselves in India. Other 4PLs like Moduslink have aggressive plans to launch themselves in the Indian market to cater to their worldwide clients like Cisco who are entering India.
The trend of accepting 4PL was started by MNCs like IBM, Dell, Nike and Philips. This trend would be continued by MNC like Cisco, Microsoft etc. Thus the emergence and acceptance of 4PL in India, though slow, is imminent. This situation offers an opportunity to Indian 3PLs to either acquire and act as a 4PL (along with being 3PL) or form a new 4PL company like Penske LLP (a separate entity from Penske 3PL). The advantages for forming a separate 4PL company are many- neutral entity, more options for choosing 3PL services, Separate and streamlined accounting, existing 3PL being able to bid for other 4PLs, etc.
Having identified the opportunity and decided on the way a4PL would be formed (separate entity or not) the 4PL has to provide a compelling and distinct value proposition to the customers. These 4PLs would be facing many challenges like highly fragmented and unorganized logistics industries, low acceptance of 4PL, lack of good distribution and warehousing infrastructure. GATIs expertise in express distribution, experience in distribution & supply chain management solutions in India since 1989, largest truck fleet in India (1200+) and comprehensive network covering 603 of 611 district provides a
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13.[16.] References
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Link: http://thehindubusinessline.com/2003/06/23/stories/2003062300500600.htm
Article: 4PL logistics providers — Scaling up supply-chain efficiency, Raja Simhan T. E.
Link: http://www.dessenceconsulting.com/pdf/Study%20of%20Logistics%20in%20India.pdf
Article: Study of Logistics in India (The survey by MDI & TCI)
Link:http://www.zdnetasia.com/insight/specialreports/logistics-and-manufacturing/0,3800019415,62049525,00.htmArticle: India's logistics sector to up IT spend, By Victoria Ho, ZDNet Asia, Wednesday, December 24, 2008
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Link: www.penskelogistics.com/casestudiesArticle: Penske case study - Whirlpool Corporation: Evolution of a supply chain
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Session-5/Loh_Wah_Sing_Transport_and_Logistics_Services.pdf
Article: Exporting Transport & Logistics Services – a moving target, Introductory Remarks by Moderator: Dr. LOH Wah Sing, International Trade Institute of Singapore
Link: http://www.bishamconsulting.com/logistics/news/documents/3PLor4PLGefco.pdfArticle: 3PL, 4PL, LLP - is there a real difference and what is the futureMartin Williams - Director, Bisham Consulting, Coventry March 2006
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Article: Impact of firm resources on the performance of 4PL Bulgarian companies on the
international transportation and freight forwarding service market, by Ivan Invoc
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Article: Top 5 sectors to be bullish in 2009
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Article: UPS Logistics: Practical approaches to the e-supply chain
Remko I. van Hoek, Cranfield School of Management, UK and Corporate Executive Board,
Washington DC, USA, and Ian Chong, Business Development Director, UPS Logistics, UK
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companies to outsource their logistics to third-party vendors by Prashant Mahesh.
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RNCOS, August 1, 2008, 100 Pages - Pub ID: CICQ1846048
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Link:http://www.livemint.com/2009/01/18225253/Consumer-goods-industry-to-pos.html
Article: Consumer goods industry to post impressive growth: survey, Vijaya Rathore
Company website:
UPS Supply Chain Solutions: http://www.ups-scs.com/
DHL: http://www.dhl.com/splash.html
Ryder:www.ryder.com
Menlo Worldwide Logistics: www. menlo worldwide.com
Mavianto: http://www.movianto.com/
APL Logistics:www.apllogistics.com
Geodis: www.geodis.com/
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Websites:
http:// www.google.com
http://www.freightfox.com/eng/freight_directory/logistics_3pl_and_4plhttp://www.centralstation.ch/en/implants.asphttp://www.globallogistics.com/profiles/blogs/global-logistics-manufacturershttp://logisticsmanagementandsupplychainmanagement.wordpress.com/2007/04/22/india-the-logistics-boom-continues/http://www.outsourcing-supply-chain-management.com/supplychain.htmlhttp://www.freightfox.com/eng/freight_directory/logistics_3pl_and_4plhttp://www.schenker.se/upload/attachments/182/18284/SDS_4PL_2008.pdfhttp://www.outsourcing-supply-chain-management.com/supplychain.htmlhttp://www.ceritar.com/EN/Products/3PL.htmhttp://logisticsmanagementandsupplychainmanagement.wordpress.com/2007/03/22/india-logistics-industry-125-billion-goldmine/
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