Analyst Insight: The pressure of increased supply chain complexity, a byproduct of more trading partners and global geographies, is the top factor driving best-in-class companies (cited by 59 percent) to further increase their outsourcing to logistics service providers as one key solution to managing increasing supply chain costs. This direction is compelling when performance considerations for the best-in-class companies (top 20 percent) compared to average (50 percent) and laggard (30 percent) are taken into consideration. - Bob Heaney, lead research analyst, supply chain execution, and Bryan Ball, supply chain management vice president and principal analyst, both of Aberdeen.
The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.
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