The Value of Logistics Outsourcing

So why outsource the logistics function?

• Manufacturers, distributors and retailers who outsource save time and money.
• Outsourcing logistics operations to a 3PL adds to the bottom line for both the retailer and manufacturer through accurate, well-managed inventory and supply chain solutions.
• Outsourcing reduces the need for costly real estate to hold inventory and labor cots as well.
• American Warehouses offers expertise that manufacturers, distributors and shippers can tap into, allowing users to achieve supply chain solutions with their customers that minimize total delivered costs.
• The efficiencies generated by outsourcing logistics have made it extremely popular. Recent studies show that fully 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies outsource at least one function –the largest such number in history.
• This popularity results from the many benefits gained by partnering with a 3PL provider.

There are countless articles and studies available today which explain these and other benefits in great detail. Some of the best resources available are industry publications, including:

• Logistics Management & Distribution Report
• Inbound Logistics
• Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies
• Supply Chain Management Review