Logistics in Brazil

September 2005 | 155 pages | ID: L7C31E2398CEN
Analytiqa

Abstracts

Brazil's contract logistics industry is relatively young in terms of service and development. It is seeing rapid growth on the back of resurgence in the Brazilian economy, together with sophistication brought in by multinational logistics providers and greater realisation by manufacturers and retailers of the benefits of outsourcing logistics activities.

Growth Strategies for a Developing Market: Logistics in Brazil provides a comprehensive study of a contract logistics industry seen by many as the most attractive for investment in South America. With undoubted significant potential, the Brazilian logistics industry offers prospects for future growth rarely seen outside of Asia, India and Russia.

Benefit from over 155 pages of expert insight and analysis, enabling you to:

• Quantify market size and expenditure patterns on third party logistics services
• Analyse key issues influencing the development of contract logistics in Brazil
• Understand market entry strategies and growth paths for 3PLs in Brazil
• Track trends, developments and growth potential across five industry sectors
• Benchmark the operational capabilities of leading 3PLs in Brazil
• Evaluate specific logistics requirements of retailers and manufacturers

The report draws heavily on its content from interviews with logistics providers, retailers and manufacturers in Brazil to understand supply chain strategies in a rapidly developing market. This is supported by market sizing, case studies, contracts analysis, logistics company profiles, industry sector profiles and detailed economic data to provide insightful comment and understanding of this key Latin American market.

Questions answered by Logistics in Brazil include:

• How fast is the market for contract logistics growing in Brazil?
• What are the corporate strategies adopted by 3PLs in Brazil?
• What factors are inhibiting growth of logistics services?
• How can 3PLs win new business quickly and effectively?
• What are the capabilities of leading service providers in Brazil?
• What are the major issues and trends facing key industry sectors?
• What logistics strategies are retailers and manufacturers adopting in Brazil?