How to choose logistics service providers

The relationship between third-party logistics and enterprises is embodied in the principle of mutual cooperation. To successfully choose a suitable third-party logistics service provider, it can be summarized as the following five steps:

1, logistics outsourcing demand analysis, which is the basis for formulating outsourcing strategy. When deciding whether to choose the third-party logistics service, we should first analyze the logistics process of the enterprise itself to determine the current advantages and existing problems, so as to clarify the necessity and feasibility of logistics outsourcing activities. Because most third-party logistics decisions are crucial to the realization of enterprise goals, it usually takes a long time to analyze the needs of logistics outsourcing.

2. Establish logistics outsourcing objectives. Establishing the logistics outsourcing target is the guide to choose the third-party logistics service provider. First, it is necessary to determine the target system according to the characteristics of logistics service demand of enterprises, which can effectively grasp several key objectives, which is also the main basis for the performance evaluation of third-party logistics service providers by enterprises behind.

3. Formulate evaluation criteria for logistics service providers. When choosing logistics service providers, we should first formulate scientific and reasonable evaluation criteria. At present, enterprises mainly consider the quality, cost, efficiency and reliability of logistics services when choosing logistics service providers. In addition, due to the long-term strategic partnership between third-party logistics service providers and enterprises, enterprises are also very concerned about indicators to reduce risks and improve service capabilities, such as management level, financial status, operational flexibility, customer service capabilities and development capabilities.

4. Comprehensive evaluation and selection of logistics service providers. Effective evaluation method is the premise of selecting the third-party logistics service provider correctly, and reasonable and effective evaluation method should be adopted for comprehensive evaluation to ensure the scientific selection result. According to the evaluation criteria, the qualified candidate suppliers are initially screened out and controlled within a manageable number, and then the scientific and effective methods such as analytic hierarchy process, fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method and simulation method are used for comprehensive analysis and evaluation. Through these evaluation methods, two or three suppliers with the highest scores can be determined. To determine the final third-party logistics service provider, we also need to pay attention to the participation of enterprises and suppliers, ensure the correctness and reliability of the obtained data and materials, and conduct on-the-spot visits to logistics service providers. Finally, the schemes provided by various suppliers are compared and weighed, so as to make the final choice.

5, the implementation of the relationship. After evaluating and selecting suppliers, both parties should draft and sign relevant contracts to establish a long-term strategic partnership.