ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ АУТСОРСИНГУ НА РИНКУ ЛОГІСТИЧНИХ ПОСЛУГ

Abstract

Logistics can be a catalyst for any company that provide rapid growth and development or, conversely, can slow down. Therefore, company executives should build business processes in the supply chain competently from the beginning and strictly follow the general line of development of the company but not related services. Fortunately, more and more companies are coming to understand the benefits of logistics outsourcing and outsource non-logistics functions to logistics operators. Involvement of a logistics operator (3PL-operator) provides the company with: transfer of costs from fixed the variable and the ability to manage them in short-term and long-term perspectives; cooperation with the professional operators which mean the use of the best logistics practices used in the industry; cost managing according to the SLA (Service Level Agreement) – cost management through the level of service provided. Cooperation with logistics operators allows you to get rid of non-core assets by outsourcing your own logistics infrastructure. However it cannot be considered a common trend in the environment. This is primarily due to the risk then such transformations can be carried out only when it is possible to minimize all possible risks. Otherwise, the company really risks that after working for some time on the terms discussed the logistics operators will suddenly dictate new terms of cooperation – either to increase its profitability or under external pressure. Other risks are not ruled out, so it is difficult for companies to decide on outsourcing. All these risks can be minimized by studying the logistics environment, evaluating the mail logistics operators offering outsourcing and selecting a logistics operators based on economic, environmental and others factors. Before announcing the winner companies had to conduct an audit of applicants, assess the level of security of the future partner, its stability, and analyze some financial results. After all it was not enough to get the partner to agree to work on the agreed terms – you need to be sure that it is within his power. It should be understood that the development of the logistics environment depends on many factors, one of the determinants is the attractiveness of the country for investors in logistics, as foreign experience and financial assets can help develop logistics infrastructure, staff training, applying new global logistics trends, which will simulate demand for logistics services, including outsourcing.