Amazon - Commentary

Source: Supply Chain Management Review

E-commerce has become a growth driver in all 3PL segments and working with or against Amazon remains a hot topic, notes Evan Armstrong, president of A&A.

The consultancy estimates 2018 U.S. e-commerce logistics costs were $141.6 billion, with no immediate signs of a slowdown.

“E-commerce presents many opportunities for 3PL providers,  and is also bringing omni-channel business with it,” says Armstrong. “Furthermore, it can result in higher margins for 3PL providers, and its volatile volumes play well for non-asset-based companies.

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