Dublin, May 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Contract Logistics 2016" report to their offering. The report, Global Contract Logistics 2016, provides a comprehensive overview of the market including, the first time in the series, a dedicated chapter on the adoption of technology throughout the industry. Key findings - Before implementing technology solutions, LSPs must have a clear understanding of the information and data required at the strategic, tactical and operational level. - Sophisticated technology systems are no longer reserved for those with the largest budgets. Even the smallest LSPs can implement effective technology solutions given the proper understanding of their requirements. - With greater data sharing traditional barriers between operation and support departments within companies have been reduced greatly. As a consequence, these new work flow processes throughout the entirety of the supply chain require new platforms. - Transition from legacy systems will require a huge amount of investment and, in some cases, could realistically expect to cost millions of dollars, much or which may never be recovered. - Successes for many LSPs rely heavily on the level of visibility they have within their own supply chains from procurement all the way through to final delivery. This years report includes an overview of the impact shifting attitudes towards sustainability have on the contract logistics market. Key findings from this section of the report include: - The adoption of supply chain practices has undeniably resulted in massive economic benefits, both in the emerging as well as the developed world not only for economies but also as a tool for improving general living standards for many millions. - Economic, environmental and societal issues are bound tightly together. In order to ensure a long term, sustainable future for global supply chains, companies must build collaborative, multi-stakeholder approaches to creating value which don't impact on the environment or have a negative impact on the environment or have a negative impact on people's well-being. - Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) as a concept has been growing in popularity over the past decade. Just because a company out-sources its production or logistics does not mean to say that it can out-source moral responsibility at the same time. - One of the biggest challenges that the global logistics industry faces over the next few years is from environmental legislation as governments and consumers show an increasing interest in the level of 'food miles'. - Depending on the level of government intervention, carbon footprints have the potential to lead to a revolution in logistics strategies and operations. - Changes in the way retailers source and distribute their products may signal a change in the environmental habits of logistics providers. Logistics providers need to reduce their ecological impact to remain competitive. Key Topics Covered: 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Key findings 1.2 Foreword 2.0 Contract logistics market overview 2.1 Contract logistics introduction 2.2 A recap of trends impacting the market 2.3 Mergers and acquisitions in the contract logistics market 2.4 Innovation in the supply chain 2.5 Risks and the future of contract logistics 2.6 SWOT analysis of the contract logistics market
3.0 Technology in contract logistics 3.1 IT applications in the supply chain 3.2 Investments in supply chain technology 3.3 Visibility in the supply chain 3.4 The four stages of disruption
4.0 Ethical and sustainable supply chain strategies 4.1 Ethical and sustainable supply chain strategies overview 4.2 Profits, planet & people - The triple' advantage 4.3 Environmental issues in the supply chain and logistics 4.4 Government policy and transport emissions 4.5 Road Freight 4.6 Air cargo 4.7 Rail and intermodal 4.8 Shipping 4.9 Warehousing 4.10 Retail logistics 4.11 Ethical supply chains 5.0 Contract logistics market analysis by vertical sector 5.1 Contract logistics market analysis by vertical sector overview 5.2 Global contract logistics market size by vertical sector 5.3 Supply chain dynamics: Automotive manufacturing logistics 5.4 Supply chain dynamics: Consumer goods and retail logistics 6.0 Market size and forecasts 6.1 Market sizing definitions and methodology 6.2 Global contract logistics market growth 2015 7.0 Financial review 7.1 Contract logistics financial performance review 7.2 Financial breakdown by geography and vertical 7.3 Logistics margin analysis 7.4 Comparison of capital intensity ratios 8.0 Profiles of major contract logistics providers 8.1 Agility 8.2 APL Logistics 8.3 CEVA 8.4 DB Schenker Logistics 8.5 DHL Supply Chain 8.6 DSV 8.7 Fiege Logistik 8.8 Kuehne + Nagel 8.9 Panalpina 8.10 Penkse Logistics 8.11 Rhenus 8.12 Ryder 8.13 SNCF Logistics 8.14 Toll Global Logistics 8.15 UPS Supply Chain Solutions 8.16 XPO Logistics 8.17 Yusen Logistics 9.0 Appendix 9.1 Technology in contract logistics appendix: M&A activity 9.2 Contract logistics market analysis by vertical sector appendix: Data 9.3 Global contract logistics market size data 9.4 Top 10s by region by total revenues 9.5 Contract logistics margin comparisons data For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fc...l_contract
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