Trends Studies
The following reports deal with logistics issues and trends, as well as entities in the third party logistics service sector. Some are free and available for immediate download. Others are available for a fee, and contact information is provided.
2008 Global Survey of Supply Chain Progress
TThe 2008 Global Survey of Supply Chain Progress is notable for its much larger respondent base which produced insights from a broader global perspective. Nearly 300 responses were received from companies representing 22 industries and spanning more than 32 countries.
Armstrong’s Guide to Third Party Logistics Providers and Dedicated Contract Carriers
($495.00 for the 2-volume set plus $9.50 shipping and handling)
Transportation Education Specialists Division of Armstrong & Associates
100 Business Park Circle Suite 202
Stoughton, WI 53589
Phone +1 608.873.8929
Fax +1 608.873.5509
ATA Logistics Council
American Trucking Association
2200 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone +1 703.838.1700
Eye for Transport
The North American 3PL Market - A strategic analysis of the latest market opportunities and trends 2005/06.
Inbound Logistics
Inbound Logistics magazine publishes a list of what it refers to as the "Top 100 3PLs" in each year’s July issue. You can view this list at the following address: http://www.inboundlogistics.com. It is listed under Resources.
