A Study of outsourcing of Transportation & Warehousing Services to 3PL's by Automobile Industry in Pune Region.

Outsourcing transportation and warehousing services to third-party logistics (3PL) providers is a common practice in various industries, including the automobile sector in the Pune region. This research aims to investigate the perceived benefits and challenges associated with outsourcing logistics services to 3PLs in the automobile industry within the Pune region. The study employs a quantitative research methodology, collecting data through surveys administered to employees working in automobile companies that utilize 3PL services. The findings reveal that outsourcing transportation and warehousing services to 3PLs is perceived to bring significant benefits in terms of improving supply chain efficiency, reducing logistics costs, enhancing focus on core business activities, and improving delivery timeliness and reliability. However, challenges such as communication issues, difficulties in maintaining control over logistics operations, concerns about data security, and alignment issues with company-specific requirements are also evident. These findings provide valuable insights for automobile companies in the Pune region to make informed decisions regarding outsourcing logistics services to 3PL providers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]