Executive Summary—Key Findings

Executive Summary—Key Findings (continued)

Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements

Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements (continued)

Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements (continued)

Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements (continued)

Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements (continued)

Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements (continued)

Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements (continued)

Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements (continued)

Research Scope

Research Aims and Objectives

Benefits to Readers of this Study

Key Questions this Study Will Answer

Research Background

Research Methodology

Key Participants in this Study by Industry

Logistics—Definition and Functional Segmentation

Overview of Logistics Outsourcing Practices and Future Needs

Summary of Key Findings—Overall Indian Industry

Summary of Key Findings—Overall Indian Industry (continued)

Summary of Key Findings—Overall Indian Industry (continued)

Industry’s Sourcing and Sales Breakdown by Geographic Market

Logistics Expenditure as a Percent of Overall Turnover

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown among Inbound and Outbound Activities

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown by Functional Segment

Logistics Outsourcing by Function

Frequency of Outsourcing by Logistics Function

Key Reasons for Outsourcing Logistics Functions

Increase in Outsourcing of Logistics Services in the Past Two Years (2010-2012)

Reasons for Growth of Logistics Outsourcing

Share of 3PL Service Users and their Typical Contract Period

Top Parameters in the Selection of A 3PL Service Provider

Leading Domestic Sourcing and Delivery Hubs

Leading International Sourcing and Delivery Hubs

Domestic Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

International Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Transportation LSP

Total Warehouses and LSP Managed Warehouses by Region

Growth in Warehousing Space

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Warehousing Service Provider

Key Challenges Faced by Users of Logistics Services

Desired Improvements in Transportation LSPs

Desired Improvements in Warehousing LSPs

Key Conclusions

Summary of Key Findings in the Auto Components Industry

Summary of Key Findings in the Auto Components Industry (continued)

Summary of Key Findings in the Auto Components Industry (continued)

Industry’s Sourcing and Sales Breakdown by Geographic Market

Logistics Expenditure as a Percent of Overall Turnover

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown among Inbound and Outbound Activities

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown by Functional Segment

Logistics Outsourcing by Function

Frequency of Outsourcing by Logistics Function

Key Reasons for Outsourcing Logistics Functions

Increase in Outsourcing of Logistics Services in the Past Two Years (2010-2012)

Reasons for Growth of Logistics Outsourcing

Share of 3PL Service Users and their Typical Contract Period

Top Parameters in the Selection of a 3PL Service Provider

Leading Domestic Sourcing and Delivery Hubs

Leading International Sourcing and Delivery Hubs

Domestic Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

International Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Transportation LSP

Total Warehouses and LSP Managed Warehouses by Region

Growth in Warehousing Space

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Warehousing Service Provider

Key Challenges Faced by Users of Logistics Services

Desired Improvements in Transportation LSPs

Desired Improvements in Warehousing LSPs

Key Conclusions

Summary of Key Findings in the Automobile Industry

Summary of Key Findings in the Automobile Industry (continued)

Summary of Key Findings in the Automobile Industry (continued)

Industry’s Sourcing and Sales Breakdown by Geographic Market

Logistics Expenditure as a Percent of Overall Turnover

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown among Inbound and Outbound Activities

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown by Functional Segment

Logistics Outsourcing by Function

Frequency of Outsourcing by Logistics Function

Key Reasons for Outsourcing Logistics Functions

Increase in Outsourcing of Logistics Services in the Past Two Years (2010-2012)

Reasons for Growth of Logistics Outsourcing

Share of 3PL Service Users and their Typical Contract Period

Top Parameters in the Selection of a 3PL Service Provider

Leading Domestic Sourcing and Delivery Hubs

Leading International Outsourcing and Delivery Hubs

Domestic Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

International Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Transportation LSP

Total Warehouses and LSP Managed Warehouses by Region

Growth in Warehousing Space

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Warehousing Service Provider

Key Challenges Faced by Users of Logistics Services

Desired Improvements in Transportation LSPs

Desired Improvements in Warehousing LSPs

Key Conclusions

Summary of Key Findings in the ECE Industry

Summary of Key Findings in the ECE Industry (continued)

Summary of Key Findings in the ECE Industry (continued)

Industry’s Sourcing and Sales Breakdown by Geographic Market

Logistics Expenditure as a Percent of Overall Turnover

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown among Inbound and Outbound Activities

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown by Functional Segment

Logistics Outsourcing by Function

Frequency of Outsourcing by Logistics Function

Key Reasons for Outsourcing Logistics Functions

Increase in Outsourcing of Logistics Services in the Past Two Years (2010-2012)

Reasons for Growth of Logistics Outsourcing

Share of 3PL Service Users and their Typical Contract Period

Top Parameters in the Selection of a 3PL Service Provider

Leading Domestic Sourcing and Delivery Hubs

Leading International Outsourcing and Delivery Hubs

Domestic Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

International Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Transportation LSP

Total Warehouses and LSP Managed Warehouses by Region

Growth in Warehousing Space

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Warehousing Service Provider

Key Challenges Faced by Users of Logistics Services

Desired Improvements in Transportation LSPs

Desired Improvements in Warehousing LSPs

Key Conclusions

Summary of Key Findings in the PMD Industry

Summary of Key Findings in the PMD Industry (continued)

Summary of Key Findings in the PMD Industry (continued)

Indian Industry’s Sourcing and Sales Breakdown by Geographic Market

Logistics Expenditure as a Percent of Overall Turnover

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown among Inbound and Outbound Activities

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown by Functional Segment

Logistics Outsourcing by Function

Frequency of Outsourcing by Logistics Function

Key Reasons for Outsourcing Logistics Functions

Increase in Outsourcing of Logistics Services in the Past Two Years (2010-2012)

Reasons for Growth of Logistics Outsourcing

Share of 3PL Service Users and their Typical Contract Period

Top Parameters in the Selection of a 3PL Service Provider

Leading Domestic Sourcing and Delivery Hubs

Leading International Outsourcing and Delivery Hubs

Domestic Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

International Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Transportation LSP

Total Warehouses and LSP Managed Warehouses by Region

Growth in Warehousing Space

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Warehousing Service Provider

Key Challenges Faced by Users of Logistics Services

Desired Improvements in Transportation LSPs

Desired Improvements in Warehousing LSPs

Key Conclusions

Summary of Key Findings in the Retail and FMCG Industry

Summary of Key Findings in the Retail and FMCG Industry (continued)

Summary of Key Findings in the Retail and FMCG Industry (continued)

Industry’s Sourcing and Sales Breakdown by Geographic Market

Logistics Expenditure as a Percent of Overall Turnover

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown among Inbound and Outbound Activities

Logistics Expenditure Breakdown by Functional Segment

Logistics Outsourcing by Function

Frequency of Outsourcing by Logistics Function

Key Reasons for Outsourcing Logistics Functions

Increase in Outsourcing of Logistics Services in the Past Two Years (2010-2012)

Reasons for Growth of Logistics Outsourcing

Share of 3PL Service Users and their Typical Contract Period

Top Parameters in the Selection of a 3PL Service Provider

Leading Domestic Sourcing and Delivery Hubs

Leading International Outsourcing and Delivery Hubs

Domestic Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

International Transportation Expenditure Breakdown by Mode

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Transportation LSP

Total Warehouses and LSP Managed Warehouses by Region

Growth in Warehousing Space

Top Parameters in the Selection of a Warehousing Service Provider

Key Challenges Faced by Users of Logistics Services

Desired Improvements in Transportation LSPs

Desired Improvements in Warehousing LSPs

Key Conclusions

The Last Word—Three Big Predictions

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