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White Papers

Amware Logistics has collected several white papers that are beneficial to professionals in our industry. We hope that these papers may be of interest to you. For ongoing logistics and warehousing needs, turn to Amware. We're here to help!

3PL Executive: What Have You Done For Me Lately?
"Ever since the logistics industry created its basic value added distribution service, corporate America has responded with one word: more." The 3PL Executive, Winter 2004

RULES OF THUMB For Warehousing & Distribution Equipment Costs
The handy pocket guide has become the industry standard for estimating capital costs associated with the purchase of material handling and storage equipment. In its 8th edition, it has been expanded and new categories added.

Calculating the real costs associated with the purchase of your own equipment can help cost-benefit analysis of choosing to outsource your warehousing and logistics needs to a third-party.

The following is a link to the Gross & Associates online calculator; it is a practical tool for the estimation of capital equipment costs associated with alternative layouts, operating systems, and equipment applications. Online Calculator

OUTSOURCING: How to Select a Third Party Operator
The Selection of a third party warehouse operator should be conducted through a research process in which the accumulated information base results in a clear choice.

Freese & Associatiates, is a management and logistics consulting firm in Ohio. Logistics Concept