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The Year 2006 Survey: CEO Perspectives on the Current Status and Future Prospects of the European Third Party Logistics Industry Issue number 14 Vol.8 n°1 - 2007 Supply Chain Relationships Purchase this article : 5 € Abstract: During 2006 a survey was conducted of the CEOs of 11 of the largest third-party logistics companies serving the European marketplace. This article documents their responses to questions concerning such topics as the industry?s dynamics, market opportunities, and problems. Attention is also given to a broad range of other topics of interest to the industry concerning such matters as the 2004 expansion of the membership of the European Union, the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the companies involved in the survey and the industry, and a variety of supplier-customer relationship issues. CEO estimates of future company and industry revenue growth rates are also highlighted. The implications of the findings to both users and providers of 3PL services are also examined. Authors: Dr. Robert Lieb, Northeastern University Karen Butner, IBM Global Business Services Keywords: Third Party Logistics 3PL CEO perspective Europe 2006 Survey