As supply chains have gotten more complex, and logistics service providers (LSP) have become more sophisticated and experienced, an increasing number of firms has turned to outsourcing some or all of their logistics functions. This is a major step, and for those new to outsourcing, it is important to understand that the decision will be […]
Archive for January, 2016
PRICE VS. VALUE-THE ROLE OF THE LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDER
The outsourcing of logistics services is not a new concept by any means. While it has gained renewed emphasis over the past several decades, the practice can be traced back almost as far as one would care to research it. In Europe, a number of logistics service providers can trace their origins back to the […]