Consulting Services

Supply Chain Consulting - Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Third Party Logistics Provider Selection

 

Process Steps

  • RFP document creation
  • Determine Third Party Logistics Providers to include in RFP process
  • Review of initial RFP responses / questions ensuring all receive the same information back and that all responses are consistent in their costing approach and assumptions used
  • Coordinate 3PL presentations to senior supply chain management and ensure emphasis is put on culture fit and relationship and not only on costing
  • Follow up on any due diligence required to finalize selection
  • Prepare 3PL agreement addressing all specific operating requirements, management fees, incentives and KPI's
  • Form a relationship committee moving forward and schedule regular periodic meetings to ensure good communication through start up, ramp up and into steady state operations