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Developing An Internal 3PL Solution: A Case Study at Lindab

Johansson, Emil LU and Hjort, Tindra LU (2025) MTTM05 20251
Production Management
Engineering Logistics
Abstract
Rising logistics costs and inefficiencies caused by Lindab Group’s current internal markup structure have prompted the company to consider a new logistics model. This study examines the feasibility of developing an internal third-party logistics (3PL) provider as a way to improve operations, increase profit and enhance coordination across the group. The research maps current distribution flows, identifies key opportunities and challenges and evaluates the group’s readiness to implement such a solution. Using a mixed-method case study, the thesis integrates stakeholder interviews and internal cost data to build a logistics cost model and assess maturity levels across strategic logistics elements. Findings show that an internal 3PL could... (More)
Rising logistics costs and inefficiencies caused by Lindab Group’s current internal markup structure have prompted the company to consider a new logistics model. This study examines the feasibility of developing an internal third-party logistics (3PL) provider as a way to improve operations, increase profit and enhance coordination across the group. The research maps current distribution flows, identifies key opportunities and challenges and evaluates the group’s readiness to implement such a solution. Using a mixed-method case study, the thesis integrates stakeholder interviews and internal cost data to build a logistics cost model and assess maturity levels across strategic logistics elements. Findings show that an internal 3PL could offer significant benefits through service-based pricing, operational focus and reduced complexity in product flows. However, successful implementation would require organizational restructuring, internal alignment and improved systems for cost transparency and information sharing. (Less)
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author
Johansson, Emil LU and Hjort, Tindra LU
supervisor
organization
course
MTTM05 20251
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
TPL, 3PL, Third-party logistics, CSF 3PL, Maturity model, Third-party logistics maturity model, Third-party logistics cost, Third-party logistics cost model
other publication id
6046
language
English
id
9198684
date added to LUP
2025-06-18 17:34:02
date last changed
2025-06-18 17:34:02
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  abstract     = {{Rising logistics costs and inefficiencies caused by Lindab Group’s current internal markup structure have prompted the company to consider a new logistics model. This study examines the feasibility of developing an internal third-party logistics (3PL) provider as a way to improve operations, increase profit and enhance coordination across the group. The research maps current distribution flows, identifies key opportunities and challenges and evaluates the group’s readiness to implement such a solution. Using a mixed-method case study, the thesis integrates stakeholder interviews and internal cost data to build a logistics cost model and assess maturity levels across strategic logistics elements. Findings show that an internal 3PL could offer significant benefits through service-based pricing, operational focus and reduced complexity in product flows. However, successful implementation would require organizational restructuring, internal alignment and improved systems for cost transparency and information sharing.}},
  author       = {{Johansson, Emil and Hjort, Tindra}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Developing An Internal 3PL Solution: A Case Study at Lindab}},
  year         = {{2025}},
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