Third Party Logistics – Development of a selection model to enhance supply chain visibility

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
  • Objectives and Problem Definition
  • Structure of the Thesis
  • Scope and Delimitations of the Thesis
• Literature Review
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management
    • The Supply Chain as a Competitive Advantage
    • Supply Chain Challenges
    • Major Supply Chain Drivers
      • Production
      • Inventory
      • Location
      • Transportation
      • Information
  • Supply Chain Visibility
    • Benefits of Supply Chain Visibility
      • Bullwhip-Effect
      • Demand Uncertainty
      • Safety Stock
    • Obstacles in Achieving Supply Chain Visibility
    • Technology Landscape
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Introduction to Outsourcing
    • Outsourcing Benefits and Risks
    • Outsourcing in the Logistics/Supply Chain Industry
    • Third Party Logistics (3PL)
    • A Framework for Make/Buy Decisions
  • Customer Segmentation
• Company Overview
  • Company Profile
  • Visibility System of COMPANY
• AS-IS Analysis
  • Methodology
    • Research Methods
    • Strategy and Data Analysis
    • Assessment of Method Alternatives
    • Wrap-up of the Methods
  • Elicitation and Analysis
    • Demand Aggregation and Analysis
    • Inventory Costs Analysis
    • IT Resources Decision Matrix
    • Customer Segmentation
    • Vulnerability Analysis
• TO-BE Concept
  • Selection Model Concept
  • Pre-requisites for the Selection Model
  • Selection Model Sub-Modules

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to develop a selection model for third-party logistics (3PL) providers that enhances supply chain visibility. The research investigates the challenges of achieving supply chain visibility and explores how a robust selection model can mitigate these challenges. The study is based on a case study of a specific company.

• Supply Chain Visibility and its Benefits
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Provider Selection
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Supply Chain Management
• Analysis of Existing Supply Chain Processes
• Development of a Selection Model for 3PL Providers

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The Introduction defines the research objectives and outlines the thesis structure. The Literature Review provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management, focusing on visibility, KPIs, and 3PL. Chapter 3 presents a company overview, while Chapter 4 delves into an "as-is" analysis of the company's supply chain, examining demand, inventory costs, IT resources, customer segmentation, and vulnerabilities. Chapter 5 introduces a "to-be" concept, focusing on the development of a 3PL selection model.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Third Party Logistics (3PL), Supply Chain Visibility, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supply Chain Management, Selection Model, Outsourcing, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Customer Segmentation.