LOG206 - SEMINAR 5 - A2

Shippers reasons for using 3PLs include ...

[HINT: Choose 3 options]

• Good relationships with 3PLs

• Can increase logistics cost

• Help to imporve service to customers

• Constant improve of innovation

Answer explanation

Majority of shippers agree that (1) their relations with 3PLs have been successful; (2) using 3PLs can improve service to customers; and (3) 3PLs can help with innovation

What percentage of transport & warehousing spend was managed by 3PLs in 2022?

• 51%

• 37%

• 88%

• 12%

Answer explanation

The trick is to add them together ;)

Which are the top 3 commonly outsourced logistics services in 2022

• Domestic transport, warehousing, customs brokerage

• Domestic transport, warehousing, international transport

• International transport, customs brokerage, warehousing

Answer explanation

Take a look at the black bars for 2022 :)

Blockchain is one of the TOP IT capabilities needed from 3PLs in 2022?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Blockchain is no where near the top 3. Take a look at the green box!

Which of the following was NOT among the top 3 areas impacted by COVID-19 for Shippers and 3PLs?

• Supply chain planning

• Internal transport

• Manufacturing

Answer explanation

Supply Chain Planning was indeed affected. But it wasn't among the top 3 areas (showed in green boxes)