The European Supply Chain Director Survey highlights the key issues in the decision-making and logistics outsourcing process within European manufacturers and retailers

Research and Markets are delighted to announce the addition of European Supply Chain Director Survey to their offering

(PRWEB) June 27, 2004 -- European Supply Chain Director Survey: Decision Making and Outsourcing

This European Supply Chain Director Survey highlights the key issues in the decision-making and logistics outsourcing process within European manufacturers and retailers.

In September and October 2003, a survey was distributed to Logistics Directors of more than 1,500 leading manufacturers and retailers across Europe.

The resulting issue-based report provides a detailed insight into retailers' and manufacturer's internal decision-making, outsourcing strategy and relationships with logistics contractors.

The report also provides details of 350 outsourced logistics contracts to provide an insight into logistics outsourcing trends within industry.

Use the report to understand the key issues in the logistics purchasing process:

- Are companies satisfied with a multi-country approach to logistics outsourcing, or are they looking for a single pan-European provider?
- How do companies decide which logistics contractor(s) to approach and how many?
- Which logistics contractors are automatically invited to tender?
- How would companies improve the process of choosing a logistics provider?
- Which services would companies like to see from logistics providers in the future?
- Would companies consider handing over the management of their supply chains to a third-party (i.e. 'fourth-party logistics provider')?

Reading this European Supply Chain Director Survey will provide you with a greater understanding of the decision-making process and outsourcing requirements of the largest manufacturers and retailers in Europe.

The report is essential reading for both Business Development Professionals of European logistics providers and Supply Chain Professionals within retailers and manufacturers.

Logistics Providers:
- Understand the decision-making process of logistics outsourcing
- Know which 3pls are automatically invited to tender for logistics contracts
- See which personnel are directly responsible for decision-making and purchasing
- View key opinions from supply chain directors within retailers and manufacturers
- Understand national vs pan-European outsourcing decisions

Supply Chain Executives:
- See how your peers decide on logistics outsourcing
- Find out which Board members are involved in the decision-making process
- Read Supply Chain Directors thoughts on national vs pan-European outsourcing
- Establish which activities are kept in-house and for what reasons
- Understand on what basis companies decide to outsource their logistics activities

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