Deciding to outsource your company's distribution and selecting a third party logistics provider is never an easy task. While cost is certainly one of the major considerations, there are a number of other criteria that are part of the decision making process. Below is a list of criteria that Logistics Engineering uses in its third party logistics (3PL) provider evaluation and selection process:

• Cost
  • Are the costs competitive?
• Reliability
  • How reliable are the services being provided?
• Responsiveness
  • What happens when things go wrong?
• Technology
  • How is IT used to add value to the service offering?
• Relationship Management
  • What process of management is being used to engage with customers?
• Environmental Awareness
  • What is being done to create more environmentally friendly processes and workplaces?
• Financial Security
  • How financially stable is the organization?
• Locations
  • Are they in the correct locations to serve your customer base?
• Global Presence
  • Do they have a global presence?

3PL Selection Project Phases

There are three phases of a 3PL evaluation and selection project. Each phase contains several tasks detailed below. We perform all the tasks listed below and customize every project for your specific needs.

• Phase 1 - Long Term Strategy and Planning
  • Visit Your Site
  • Interview Your Management
  • Develop Long Range Design Criteria (5 Year Plan) with your Resources
  • Define IT Interface Requirements
  • Develop Project Schedule
• Phase 2 - 3PL Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • Create Request for Proposal (RFP) for Selected 3PL Candidates
  • Solicit Competitive Bids from Major, Global, 3PL Organizations
  • Evaluate Bids
  • Make Recommendations to Your Company
• Phase 3 - 3PL Implementation Management
  • Assist Your Company in Awarding Contracts to New 3PL
  • Coordinate Start Up with New 3PL

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