Fourth Party Logistics In Germany

Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: This thesis looks at the fundamental issues of fourth party logistics in Germany. The areas interpretation, acceptance and potential implementations are covered in particular. After a brief introduction in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 offers an insight into the topic area in the form of a literature review. The literature review explains the origins of the 4PL-concept as well as functions performed by a 4PL-provider. Different types of 4PL-providers and inter-organisational set-ups are presented. Afterwards the main areas of discussion are identified. Areas such as outsourcing theory and channel concepts have relevance and are dealt with as well. Although the 4PL-basics are not necessarily country-specific, the literature review relies heavily on German sources. In Chapter 3 a conceptual model concerning the topic is presented and hypotheses are developed. In order to test the developed hypotheses, primary data is collected in the form of a Delphi expert discussion. This process is described in detail in Chapter 4. The logistics experts for the panel are drawn from shippers, service providers and researchers; the discussion consists of two rounds. The results of the Delphi process are analysed in Chapter 5 followed by Chapter 6 in which the hypotheses are tested and conclusions are drawn. The findings can be summarised by stating that the panellists generally expressed very pragmatic viewpoints. Further, several of the often-quoted arguments in the 4PL-discussion were weakened by the findings. At the same time it has to be mentioned that especially the shippers were often split in their opinions. This thesis does not aim at ending the 4PL-discussion, but instead hopes to fuel it by looking at certain aspects from different viewpoints. Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: LISTS OF FIGURES, TABLES & EQUATIONSvii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USEDviii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USEDviii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION1 1.1Subject background1 1.2Reasons for choice of subject1 1.3Scope and limitations2 1.4Proposed research methodology2 1.5Statements of objectives3 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW4 2.14PL-concept4 2.1.14PL-functions4 2.1.2Differences to 3PL5 2.1.34PL within the SCM context5 2.1.4Inter-organisational structure6 2.1.5Origins of 4PL-companies7 2.1.64PL vs. LLP8 2.1.7Existing examples10 2.1.8Key issues10 2.1.8.1Impact of assets10 2.1.8.2Expertise12 2.1.8.3Trust12 2.2Management [...]

Um auf dem hart umkämpften Logistikmarkt bestehen zu können, kann die Entwicklung zum 4PL, zum Fourth Party Logistics Provider, ein erfolgversprechender Weg in die Zukunft von Logistikdienstleistern sein. Wahres 4PL braucht drei Schlüsselkompetenzen: logistisches Fachwissen, IT-Kompetenz und Beratungskompetenz zur Optimierung von Prozessen und Abläufen. Da kaum ein Unternehmen alle drei Schlüsselkompetenzen aus eigener Hand bieten kann, werden Kooperationen oder Joint Ventures zur Optimierung des Dienstleistungsangebotes geschlossen.

"This book provides both business and IT professionals a reference for practices and guidelines to service innovation in logistics and supply chain management"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN 978 1 846930577 Published: 2007 Pages: 130 Description Fourth Party Logistics: Is It The Future Of Supply Chain Chain Outsourcing? About the Author Serafettin was born in Turkey and has a Bsc. Finance degree. He then came to Manchester, UK to further his education in Master's level. He is a recent graduate of the University of Salford with an Msc. International Business. He understands that globalisation affects everyone. He is one of the few people that can forward think changes, and understands that the complex nature of 4PL, will make the world a smaller place. He believes that value adding should be the initial focus for every business model, not only for 4PL, and utilising 4PL will significantly help achieve this initial focus. That's why he is passionate about this new wave in supply chain outsourcing. He is a person that can refocus companies. He is the sort of person that consultant companies would charge their clients 7,000 a day for. He is among the few that understand 4PL. This book is written as a single case study, focusing on leading edge technology to assist the reader in understanding 4PL. About this Book This book is for those who are looking to know all about Fourth Party Logistics (4PL). This book is produced using 4PL methods, printed in print runs of one plus books in three global centers and delivered directly or indirectly throughout the supply chain. Describing 4PL is like describing the offside rule. However, once you understand the principles it really is simple. You can then understand why some corporate companies become lean companies just holding IPR and Trademarks, with very little in turnover, however high GP and NP along with exceptional earnings per head compared to the industry Key Performance Indicators (KPI). This is an educational and practical book that starts to address how 4PL can change your business. There are a number of other books out there that are too sterile in their approach. The author approached 80 consulting companies only one would put its head up to be counted. This book will reveal to you the, who, why and where and without doubt get every Finance Director within different companies asking if they can use 4PL. The book covers the client, the outsource provider and the consultancy company that sold the solution and made it work. 'Fourth Party Logistics' is less of a case study and more of a real practical business guide. The consultancy company in the book was the only one to put their experience to the test. Serafettin Kutlu has much to bring to the party and really does know his stuff. "

Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been a vital part of every economy and every business entity. Both sciences have become prestigious research fields focusing on best practices, concepts, and methods. Outsourcing Management for Supply Chain Operations and Logistics Services is concentrated on the key players of the outsourcing paradigm; the organizations that provide logistics services, the Third Party Logistics (3PL’s), as well as their clients, presenting and promoting the lessons learned by their cooperation. Specifically, this publication presents studies which are relevant to practitioners, researchers, students, and clients of the application of the Outsourcing practice on the Logistics and Supply Chain Management services giving emphasis to 3PL’s.

The significance of managing end-to-end supply chains from one hand has been the subject of discussion for over ten years. Regina M. Neubauer provides an answer on how such a scenario might work by studying enterprises in the European logistics industry.

Industry 4.0 has high potential to positively impact the economic development of cities in developing countries and emerging economies. It can help to promote a green urban economy and contribute to sustainable developement. However, the success of its potential benefits is also dependent on the appropriate economic and urban framework conditions being in place. In this position paper, acatech makes recommendations on how the framework conditions should be addressed by German developement cooperation. India is proposed as a very suitable partner for further action. This position paper is the final report of the acatech project on "Advanced Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 an Urban Development" which was commissioned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GIZ on behalf of the BMZ. It was carried out in cooperation with the Indian National Academy of Engineering.

This book focuses on various problems arising as a result of China’s e-business development. These include e-commerce aspects of the internet industry and e-governance aspects of the presiding agencies. E-privacy and online IPR protection will be of particular interest to readers, as these are important international problems that China has been trying its best to deal with for many years. Each paper in this book presents valuable guidelines and suggestions to allow readers to form a sound understanding of China’s e-business development.