In Future Business Models in Logistics, Business Insider Intelligence details how the rise of e-commerce as a core consumer shopping channel has fundamentally transformed retail supply chains. We examine the primary two business models — 4PL and in-house supply chain management — and what's driving retailers to adopt these new models. Lastly, we offer recommendations for how legacy 3PL providers can adapt to meet the changing demands of retailers in the age of e-commerce.
The companies mentioned in this report include: Accenture, Alibaba, Amazon, CH Robinson, Deloitte, DHL, JB Hunt, JD.com, Kuehne, McKinsey, Nagel, Penske Logistics, UPS, and XPO Logistics.
In full, this exclusive report:
- Outlines several factors that legacy 3PL providers need to consider when deciding whether to transition into the 4PL space
- Details why not all 3PL providers need to reinvent the wheel and carve out their own 4PL arms to thrive in the age of managed retail supply chains
- Explains why legacy 3PL providers will be left behind if they don't learn to cooperate well with both 4PL providers and other 3PL providers
- And much more.
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