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To Outsource or Not to Outsource Scott McWilliams Executive Chairman, OHL
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Agenda 3 rd Party Logistics (3PL) Providers 3PL Market Overview Disadvantages to Outsourced Logistics Advantages to Outsourced Logistics Suggestions When Outsourcing With a 3PL Final Thoughts
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3PL Providers 3PL (Third Party Logistics) Providers can perform all or part of the following logistics functions: Transportation Warehouse/Distribution Information/Financial Value Added Source
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Transportation 3PLs Both asset and non-asset based Services include: –Carrier procurement and management –Network optimization –Transportation optimization –Performance management/reporting –Freight audit and payment –Forwarding
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Warehouse/Distribution 3PLs Regional, domestic and global 3PLs Services include: –Warehousing –Inventory management –Information systems (WMS, OMS) –Fulfillment –Value-added services such as embroidery, engraving, gift wrap, software installation, etc. –Returns management
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Information Based 3PLs Information based 3PLs core offering is management and technology within the supply chain versus physical execution Services include: –Process management –Information technology (TMS, BI) –Consultation on industry trends, solutions, and benchmarks
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3PL Providers Strategic Resource Business Resource Problem Solver Vendor Transactional Basic services Focused on cost Broader service offerings Enhanced expertise Contractual Greater expertise Technology integration Enhanced capabilities Information based knowledge Shared gains/risk Flexible and collaborative Advanced technology
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3PL Market Overview 3PL Activity for 2011 Gross Revenue ($Billions) % Change YOY Net Revenue ($Billions) % Change YOY Profit Margin % Change YOY Domestic Transportation Management (non-asset) $41.312.2%$6.312.2%17.4%11.5% Domestic Transportation Management (asset) $11.14.7%$10.94.7%4.5%12.5% Warehouse / Distribution $34.08.2%$26.68.4%3.0%7.1% Source: Armstrong & Associates, 2012 CAGR of 3PL market 10.3% for past 15 years Asset based carriers increased performance continues supported by efforts to keep supply tight
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3PL Market Overview 3PL Customer Composition 2011 % Retail24% Technology22% Automotive11% Utilities/Metals10% Food/Grocery9% Industrials7% Healthcare7% Other6% Consumer Goods5% Source: Monte Sol Capital, Radiant Logistics July 2012; Armstrong & Associates, 2012 The “30 Club” – GM, P&G, Wal*Mart, Pepsi and Ford Who are 3PL customers?
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3PL Market Overview Majority of companies plan to increase outsourcing in 2013 Continuing trend to consolidate number 3PLs used Latest 3PL Study reports 86% of outsourcers report success Source: Stifel, Nicholaus & Company Inc. 2013 Third-Party Logistics Study, 2012
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ReasonMost Frequent Answers 20132009 Logistics is a Core Competency15%27% Cost Reductions Would Not be Experienced15%32% Logistics Too Important to Consider Outsourcing12%25% Service Level Commitments would Not be Realized9%23% Against Corporate Philosophy8%16% Have More Logistics Expertise Than Most 3PLs8%17% Control Over the Outsourced Function(s) Would Diminish7%25% Too Difficult to Integrate I.T. Systems7%8% Issues Related to Security of Shipments6%7% Inability of 3PLs to Form Meaningful and Trusting Relationships6%7% Global Capabilities of 3PLs Needs Improvement5%10% Previously Outsourced and Chose Not to Continue3%14% Source: Stifel, Nicholaus & Company Inc. 2013 Third-Party Logistics Study, 2012 Latest 3PL study shows fewer reasons why firms don’t outsource Non-users realizing 3PLs getting better over time Disadvantages to Outsourced Logistics
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Other areas……. Integration/Coordination costs 3PL biased choice of service providers Sensitive data/information leaks Reduced contact with their customer Competitor and 3PL collaboration Disadvantages to Outsourced Logistics
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Advantages to Outsourced Logistics Risk sharing Supply-chain contingency Flexibility –Real Estate –Operations –Labor –Strategy Variable costs Speed Focus on core competency Access to additional resources Software
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Advantages to Outsourced Logistics Latest 3PL study shows quantified results ResultsGlobally Logistics Cost Reduction18% Inventory Cost Reduction8% Logistics Fixed Asset Reduction26% Order Fill Rate Changed From 58% Changed To65% Order Accuracy Changed From 67% Changed To72% Source: Stifel, Nicholaus & Company Inc. 2013 Third-Party Logistics Study, 2012
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Suggestions when outsourcing to a 3PL Both sides should learn from past failures: Source: Inbound Logistics 3PL Market Report, 2012
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Suggestions when outsourcing to a 3PL For the Shipper… 1.Have strategy for outsourcing 2.Develop rigorous selection process 3.Clearly define your expectations 4.Develop a good contract 5.Establish solid policies and procedures 6.Identify and avoid potential friction points 7.Communicate – effectively! 8.Measure performance and communicate results 9.Motivate and reward providers 10.Be a good partner For the 3PL… 1.Offer strategic thinking and planning 2.Understand competitive market 3.Insist on clearly defined expectations 4.Develop a good contract 5.Establish sound policies and procedures 6.Identify and avoid potential friction points 7.Communicate – effectively! 8.Request performance measurement program 9.Motivate and reward your personnel 10.Be a good partner Source: C.F. Lynch & Associates, Logistics Outsourcing
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Final Thoughts Understand your situation – everyone is unique
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