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Wholesale Distribution Industry Logistics Costs

The wholesale distribution industry is facing multiple challenges, from margin pressure to manufacturer attempts to “cut out the middleman.”

Logistics costs are adding to that pressure. We had 32 total respondents, and just 14% of those that used logistics costs as a percent of sales were able to reduce those costs in 2005. On the positive front, 30% of those measuring in cost per weight or unit were able to reduce 2005 logistics costs by that metric.

Other sections of the Logistics Cost Study:

Beginning of Story

What's Included in Logistics Costs Measures?

Logistics Costs Up or Down in 2005?

Performance by Industry - General

Apparel Industry Logistics Costs

Automotive Industry Logistics Costs

Chemicals Industry Logistics Costs

Consumer Durables Industry Logistics Costs

Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Logistics Costs

Consumer Goods Other Industry Logistics Costs

Food/Beverage Industry Logistics Costs

Furniture/Home Furnishings Industry Logistics Costs

High Tech Industry Logistics Costs

Paper/Building Products Industry Logistics Costs

Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Industry Logistics Costs

Retail Industry Logistics Costs

Wholesale Distribution Industry Logistics Costs

3PL Industry Logistics Costs

Other Industry Logistics Costs

Level of Cost Increase/Decrease

Summary

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