Logistics Outsourcing
We’ll guide you through the logistics outsourcing process and ensure you achieve maximum benefit.
INTRODUCTION
Expert outsourcing guidance
Logistics outsourcing is an increasingly common initiative in many industries. The requirement to outsource logistics has grown in line with globalisation and increasing time and cost constraints on logistics operations. We’re here to guide and manage you through every aspect of outsourcing.
LOGISTICS OUTSOURCING
It's a critical decision
Outsourcing logistics or supply chain operations is a major undertaking, and requires a full understanding of the business case, and full and detailed analysis of 3PL proposals from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. To truly get the best solution from the 3PL market, companies need to engage providers in an open and collaborative way; they need to ensure that the logistics provider has a full and detailed understanding of how their operation works, and they need to approach the market with a clear and structured process.
CLIENTS
Who we work with
HERE TO HELP
We'll take control
Our consulting team have extensive experience of managing logistics tenders, and also of designing logistics solutions on behalf of 3PLs. Regardless of the type of logistics operations being outsourced, a clear and accountable process needs to be followed to ensure 3PL solutions offered are efficient and consistent with cost and service expectations.
Logistics operations can consume a large proportion of a company’s operating costs, and are very often customer facing. Consequently there are significant risks that must be managed to ensure that the process for tendering, supplier selection and implementation is diligent and effective.
SERVICES
Steps of logistics outsourcing we deliver
Objective Validation
It’s important to, not only to be clear on why you are considering outsourcing (or re-tendering an existing contract), but also what your expectation from the service provider will be. Surprisingly cost is often not the main driver, but rather value, flexibility and innovation are. When outsourcing logistics the objectives need to be clear and well communicated in advance, ultimately forming part of the selection criteria when considering final responses.
Identifying Providers
The traditional method of identifying providers is through a ‘Request for Information’ (RFI). RFIs have their value but they should be used with caution. As a consultancy we have undertaken many logistics tenders and are very familiar with the 3PL market. Consequently we can often negate the need for an RFI process, instead connecting directly with the providers we already know to be suitable candidates.
Operational Profiling
The number and quality of responses a tender receives is highly dependent on the quality and level of detail provided in the operational profile. Significant time and effort needs to be deployed in order to provide a profile in the tender that accurately represents the business and its future objectives. This includes product data, receipt transactions, despatch transactions, delivery points, operating constraints and seasonality.
Tender Creation
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) needs to be comprehensive, but also concise. Our logistics consultants will ensure the document is written with care and attention and an understanding of the salient points logistics providers will need to consider in their response. An ITT written by our consultants will cover, as a minimum, the operational profile, commercial framework, modelling constraints and IT requirements, along with strategic plans and a clear objective statement.
Tender Management
The tendering process should comprise a series of key stages covering objective validation, operational profiling, identifying potential providers, tender creation and finally tender assessment. Responding to logistics tenders can be a time consuming and highly analytical process and consequently the tender information and process should be as clear and concise as possible.
INSIGHT
Logistics outsourcing articles & advice
Logistics Outsourcing – 5 Reasons to Partner with a 3PL
Logistics is increasingly becoming a key differentiator when it comes to servicing customers and, reflecting this, supply chains are an area of rapid technological development.
Advice When Outsourcing Logistics for the First Time
If you are a growing business considering outsourcing your logistics operations to a 3rd party logistics provider (3PL) for the first time, there a few
Outsourcing Logistics – 5 Key Points to Consider
Outsourcing logistics operations is an upward trend in the UK, with the UK Logistics sector now seeing revenues of £55bn per year. If you are
TESTIMONIALS
Client testimonials
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