Today, more and more leading-edge companies are focusing on their primary competencies and using third-party resources to manage non-core functions.
According to a 2003 study, North American organizations planned to outsource 56% of their logistics expenditure by 2006 – 2008, with Western Europe planning 81% and Asia-Pacific 60%. The same report revealed that 78% of the respondents are outsourcing logistics activities in North America ; 79% in Western Europe and 58% in Asia Pacific. Another survey of North American companies about using third party logistics (3PL) providers in January 2005 reported that 65% of the respondents think third party logistics provider performance is good, 12% felt that it was higher than expected and 4% reported that it was outstanding.
Why Use 3PL?
- Time: Outsourcing Logistics functions can free up resources to focus on core competencies.
- Specialization: Even if you have resources available, another organization within the supply chain may be able to do it better, simply because its relative position in the supply chain, supply chain expertise and economies of scale.
- Response Times: Logistics outsourcing can be a quick way to re-engineer distribution networks to meet market demands and gain a competitive edge.
Unfortunately, only a few 3PL companies achieve strategic status with their customers. We do it by constantly innovating and maintaining operational integrity. We use an open-book costing method to maintain systemic transparency. We provide comprehensive freight management services. Whether handling your freight as third party logistics management partner or as a provider of dedicated fleet delivery services, our program produces measurable bottom-line results.
Our freight management program includes analysis and reporting of freight activity, freight bill audit and payment services, carrier management and contract negotiations, and freight optimization, consolidation, and routing. From small package to full truckload shipments, and from regional to national freight services, when you think of outsourcing freight management or dedicated fleet management processes, we have the necessary expertise to fulfill your requirements.
Our services are rendered by a team that is highly professional in its approach. We follow a policy of constant improvement and focus on our core philosophy of “5S” incorporating Speed of Delivery, Safety of Consignment, Savings to Client, Security of Material, and Systems of Information. We acquaint our staff with best practices prevailing in the field of logistics and also follow up with periodic re-training.
Owning or leasing your own fleet of trucks and managing your own private fleet can be an extremely resource intensive task with attendant operational day to day issues. You will find it less expensive and more efficient to contract for a Bulktrans Independent Service Integration. Our Independent Service Integration will provide superior customer service; meet difficult equipment and delivery requirements while doing so within a cost-effective pricing matrix. With over 12 years experience in logistics, Bulktrans has the necessary resources to get your product to your customer where they need it, when they need it.
