Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Research Methodology
1.3. Research Scope & Assumption
1.4. Information Procurement
1.4.1. Purchased Database
1.4.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.4.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.4.4. Primary Research
1.5. Information Analysis
1.5.1. Data Analysis Models
1.6. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.7. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Market Intelligence
2.1. Category Definition
2.2. Category Intelligence
2.2.1. Market Size
2.2.2. Trends
2.2.3. Drivers
2.2.4. Challenges
2.2.5. Segmental Outlook
2.2.6. Regional Outlook
2.3. Technology
2.3.1. Emerging Technology
2.3.2. Best Practices in the Industry
2.4. Regulatory Landscape
2.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
2.5.2. Bargaining power of buyers
2.5.3. Threat of substitutes
2.5.4. Threat of new entrants
2.5.5. Competitive rivalry
Chapter 3. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Market Supplier Intelligence
3.1. Identification of top 12 service providers
3.1.1. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
3.1.2. CEVA Logistics SA
3.1.3. Deutsche Post AG (DHL Group / DHL Supply Chain)
3.1.4. DSV A/S
3.1.5. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
3.1.6. FedEx Corporation
3.1.7. GEODIS SA
3.1.8. Kuehne + Nagel Management AG
3.1.9. Schenker AG | d.b.a. DB Schenker
3.1.10. Toll Holdings Limited
3.1.11. UPS SCS, Inc. (UPS Supply Chain Solutions)
3.1.12. XPO, Inc.
3.2. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Supply Chain Analysis
3.3. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Supplier Landscape
3.4. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Supplier Ranking Methodology
3.4.1. Supplier Operational Capabilities
3.4.1.1. Years in Service
3.4.1.2. Industries Served
3.4.1.3. Geographical Service Provision
3.4.1.4. Revenue Generated
3.4.1.5. Employee Strength
3.4.1.6. Key Clients
3.4.1.7. Certifications
3.4.2. Supplier Functional Capabilities
3.4.2.1. Inventory and Warehouse Management
3.4.2.2. Real-time Tracking
3.4.2.3. Shipment Monitoring
3.4.2.4. Fulfilment Process Automation
3.4.2.5. Integrated Logistics
3.4.2.6. Others
3.5. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Supplier Scoring Criteria
3.6. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Supplier Positional Matrix (SPM)
3.6.1. Rulers
3.6.2. Challengers
3.6.3. Loungers
3.6.4. Niches
3.7. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Supplier Market Concentration
3.7.1. Industry structure
3.8. Recommended Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Service Providers
3.8.1. Supplier 1 with detailed profile
3.8.2. Supplier 2 with detailed profile
3.8.3. Supplier 3 with detailed profile
Chapter 4. Competitive Landscape
4.1. Recent Supplier Developments with Measured Impact
4.1.1. Joint Ventures
4.1.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
4.1.3. Collaborations or Partnerships
4.1.4. Other major developments
4.2. Supply-Demand Analysis
4.2.1. Supply Analysis
4.2.2. Demand Analysis
Chapter 5. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Pricing and Cost Intelligence
5.1. Cost Structure Overview
5.1.1. Transportation
5.1.2. Warehousing
5.1.3. Inventory
5.1.4. Technology
5.1.5. Labor
5.1.6. Insurance
5.1.7. Others
5.2. Pricing Intelligence
5.2.1. Factors Influencing the rates of Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)
5.2.2. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Price Determinants
5.2.3. Pricing Model Analysis
5.2.3.1. Cost plus or,
5.2.3.2. Volume based or,
5.2.3.3. Value based or,
5.2.3.4. Dynamic pricing model or,
5.2.3.5. Competitive pricing model or,
5.2.3.6. Others
5.2.4. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Rates - Supplier’s Quotation
Chapter 6. Sourcing Intelligence
6.1. Engagement Model
6.1.1. Fully Outsourcing Model or,
6.1.2. Partial/Hybrid Outsourcing Model or,
6.1.3. In-house Product Development Model or,
6.1.4. Shared Service Model
6.2. Operating Model
6.2.1. Basic Provider or,
6.2.2. Approved Provider or,
6.2.3. Performance-based Model or,
6.2.4. Others
6.3. KPI/SLA Elements
6.3.1. Inbound Receiving Time
6.3.2. Dispatch Timeliness
6.3.3. Inventory Management
6.3.4. Return Processing Time
6.3.5. Cost Per Unit Shipped
6.4. Negotiation Strategies
6.5. LCC/BCC Sourcing Analysis
6.5.1. China
6.5.2. Japan
6.5.3. India
6.5.4. South Korea
6.5.5. Germany
6.5.6. U.S.
6.5.7. Insights on top 2 LCC/BCC Countries
6.5.8. Inbound Price Index (International Services)
Component wise cost break down for better negotiation for the client, highlights the key cost drivers in the market with future price fluctuation for different materials (e.g.: steel, aluminum, etc.) used in the production process
Offering cost transparency for different products / services procured by the client. A typical report involves 2-3 case scenarios helping clients to select the best suited engagement with the supplier
Determining and forecasting salaries for specific skill set labor to make decision on outsourcing vs in-house.
A typical newsletter study by capturing latest information for specific suppliers related to: M&As, technological innovations, expansion, litigations, bankruptcy etc.