A company wishing to outsource some of its services will first look for a qualified partner who has the capacity and flexibility to apply the most appropriate strategies in each situation. FR Logísticos can be the ideal partner for any company for two main reasons: its extensive experience in the outsourcing sector and its methodology.
In particular, being methodical means developing the work with logic and clarity, providing precise information and tools. Knowledge of the steps to be taken is essential for business growth.
Outsourcing can be applied at three different levels: operational, tactical and strategic. However, the stages of outsourcing are generally the same, regardless of the level in question. The term “logistics outsourcing stages” refers to each of the different moments and aspects of the development of an outsourcing process.
What are the phases of logistics outsourcing?
- Planning initiatives
- Strategic implications
- Cost and service analysis
- Supplier selection
- Terms and conditions
- Resources
- Relations with the subcontractor
It is possible to group the different phases of outsourcing into three different groups/moments.
Analysis
The analysis comprises phases 1, 2 and 3. This is the part that requires the most effort, in which, first of all, the problems, needs and objectives of the company have to be studied literally. A careful assessment of the internal processes has to be made and a structural organization has to be designed accordingly. The processes to be outsourced are not the least important ones, but those that require specific professional intervention.
Realization
Realization comprises steps 4 and 5, in which the fundamental points of the agreement between the two parties are established. At this point, the members of the new team, the methodology, the conditions, in short, everything that concerns the effective “start-up” of the outsourcing of logistics services will be decided.
Management
Management consists of phases 6 and 7. In these two steps, the project moves forward with the chosen resources. Management involves continuous monitoring of the business activities, which will help to understand whether the strategies implemented are working, what needs to be redesigned and where to intervene.
In this phase, excellent communication between the client and the outsourced company is essential in order to make objective assessments and to have clear and truthful feedback on the company’s logistics performance. The subcontractor is that added value in terms of execution and control.
In conclusion, we can affirm that “methodology is synonymous with success”. Methodology, in logistics processes, is the basis of a solid project and considerably reduces the margin of error. The resources that FR Logísticos invests daily in the constant improvement of its services are a guarantee of success.