2020 3PL Survey: Gaining a Competitive Edge Through VAS
Data and insights from a survey of leading logistics providers and executives, produced by Nulogy and Adrian Gonzalez of Adelante SCM.
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What a tumultuous year taught 3PLs about value-added services
Nulogy's 2020 3PL report draws on a survey of leading logistics providers and their executives. It looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the 3PL industry and the growth opportunities that remain in value-added services (VAS), such as co-packing and eCommerce fulfillment.
The report was a joint project between Nulogy and Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM, an analyst with more than 20 years of research experience in supply chain and logistics. Download the report for the full findings, then see how Nulogy Shop Floor runs value-added operations for 3PLs.
Five chapters on 3PL value-added services
The report's table of contents, from the year's data to recommendations for 3PLs.
Data From a Tumultuous Year
How the events of 2020 affected 3PLs and the value-added services they offer.
Revisiting Our 2019 3PL Survey
A look back at the 2019 survey findings for comparison.
Key Findings in 2020
What the 2020 survey data shows about VAS and growth opportunities.
Qualitative Insights from 3PL Executives
What logistics leaders said about their businesses and customers.
Recommendations
Steps 3PLs can take to grow value-added services.
2020 3PL Survey FAQ
1What does the report cover?
Five chapters: Data From a Tumultuous Year, Revisiting Our 2019 3PL Survey, Key Findings in 2020, Qualitative Insights from 3PL Executives, and Recommendations. It focuses on the impact of COVID-19 and growth in value-added services like co-packing and eCommerce fulfillment.
2Who produced the report?
Nulogy and Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM, an industry analyst with more than 20 years of research experience in supply chain and logistics.
3What are value-added services for a 3PL?
Services beyond storage and transportation, such as co-packing, kitting, labeling, display assembly and eCommerce fulfillment, that let a 3PL do more of its customers' work under one roof.
4Is there an earlier edition?
Yes. The 2019 3PL survey covered how 3PLs use value-added services to win business, and the 2020 report revisits those findings.
5How does Nulogy Shop Floor support value-added 3PLs?
Nulogy Shop Floor is built for co-packers, contract manufacturers and value-added 3PLs. Prism eLogistics cut recall reporting from 9 hours to 20 minutes with Shop Floor.
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