Contract Logistics Advisory by LAC

Contract logistics is a complex transaction between companies and 3PL suppliers. It is advisable for companies to invest in the contracting phase by hiring experienced professionals to handle and provide guidance in the entire process.

LAC specializes in 3PL sourcing and contract negotiation support for companies of all sizes and across all industries. If you are looking for support in finding a 3PL partner for your company, LAC can support you in the entire sourcing process – from market research through contract negotiations.

Having the right support on your side from the very beginning will ensure that your needs are being adequately addressed and your best interests are protected and secured along the sourcing journey of negotiating a logistics contract.

Logistics Avenue Consulting can support you with the following:

Contract Negotiations with 3PLs

Multiple industries best in-class contractual provisions
Optimal commercial terms (pricing, flexibility, scalability)
Safeguards protecting you from contingent or accidental circumstances

Tender Management

Managing the entire tendering process
Experience in identifying solutions tailored for specific operation (cost, service, solutions design, quality)

Benchmarking of 3PL contracts

Multiple industries experience in understanding fair cost base from 3PLs
Providing of “Should be Costs” of warehousing operations

Support in Execution of 3PL contracts

Supplier Relationship Management
Execution of contractual obligations and commitments from the 3PL
Process improvement identification
Strengthening of collaboration with the 3PL

Outsourcing Strategy

Assessment of in-house vs. outsourced 3PL operations

Holistic approach to 3PL Management

Site selection – 3PL rent vs. lease assessment
Infrastructure selection – buy vs. lease assessment
Strategic contract planning – term, conditions, exit strategy