DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 20, 2006--Research and Markets (
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42357) has announced the addition of the new Datamonitor report entitled "Five Factors That Will Shape the Future of European Logistics" to their offering.
The proportion of logistics spend that is outsourced to third-parties is set to rise in the coming years. However, while specialized logistics companies have enjoyed an increasingly prominent role in recent years, their future success will rely on how they deal with five mega-trends that are set to shape the future of the industry.
Scope of this title:
This title analyses the European logistics industry and future spend patterns of the industry. Several questions are answered throughout this report including; What are the five key trends that will drive the market? What can companies do now to improve their chances of success in the future?
Highlights of this title include:
Outsourced logistics spend is set to increase its share of the European market in the coming years due to beneficial trade conditions and the continual pressure on firms to reduce costs. However, this favorable environment will not necessarily mean that third-party logistics companies will automatically feel the full effects.
There are 5 key driving factors in the logistics industry that will be of equal importance as general economic conditions: globalization, legislation, technology, consolidation and alliances. These will all be critical aspects for providers and their clients going forward and how these factors are dealt with will ultimately determine their fate.
Reasons to order your copy:
This report helps the reader to identify what trends will affect your company, and how you can take action in order to either protect yourself or fully reap the potential benefits. This report also gives the reader an overview of the future logistics spend within Europe.
Some Key Points Made Throughout this Report Include:- Outsourced logistics spend set to increase through to 2008- Improvement in global GDP and trade has had positive knock-on effects for logistics spend.- Globalisation will lengthen and complicate supply chains- End-user supply chains are lengthening due to cost pressure and consumer demand- This trend is set to continue over the coming years, but there will be changes- In order to prosper, 3PLs need to work closely with customers now and install the necessary infrastructure- Legislation targeting electrical waste will present significant opportunities- Forthcoming European legislation will increase pressure on companies to recycle- This will create significant problems for manufacturers- ...but may also bring about cost savings for them- Consolidation will split the industry into two distinct groups: global vs. niche- The recent wave of M&A activity has had differing drivers- Alliances and collaboration will increase significantly along the entire supply chain- Alliances can be an effective method for 3PLs to tackle globalization
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