Dan Myers
LOGISTICS
Dan Myers
TITLE : MD , UK & I COMPANY : XPO LOGISTICS INDUSTRY : LOGISTICS
Myers has a long history in the logistics and supply chain industry , and is skilled in operations management , warehouse operations , management , acquisition integration and business development . sectors are investigating the cost differences between doing their own logistics and outsourcing them .
Fuel transition a point of focus Myers explains that the factor driving this is the push to outsource fuel transition , as businesses look to cut carbon emissions in their supply chains by turning from fossil fuels to greener alternatives , such as hydrotreated vegetable oil ( HVO ) and electric vehicles .
“ Companies want the added resilience that working with a logistics specialist can offer a business ,” he says “ As sustainability becomes more important for every business , they are investigating options around this , by doing cost analysis and also gleaning ideas from third-party providers .”
He adds : “ Businesses are considering handing sustainability challenges to a partner , along with cost challenges but are trying to cherry-pick parts of the supply chain .
“ Rather than fully outsourcing to one provider , brands seek more partners and benchmarking . I see those already outsourcing , perhaps broadening the 4PL solution they are using .” Asked what determines if a firm needs a 3PL or a 4PL provider , Myers questions if there is really
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