24-05-2017
UPS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) has announced that it has advanced as a Leader in the May 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics Providers, (3PL) North America. UPS SCS improved its position on the axis labeled “completeness of vision.”
Gartner defines Leaders as companies that “execute well against their current vision and are well positioned for tomorrow.”*
“It’s an honor to be recognized for our completeness of vision and ability to execute,” said Daniel Gagnon, Vice President of Marketing, Global Logistics and Distribution for UPS. “Our leadership position is based on a broad portfolio, global infrastructure, specialized solutions and a commitment to locate where our customers need us.”
UPS operates more than 950 field stocking locations (FSLs) for managing critical parts and over 35 million square feet of distribution and warehousing facilities. Last year, the company expanded its number of healthcare-dedicated facilities with the acquisition of Marken, a global provider of supply chain solutions to the life sciences industry.
Global 3PL providers evaluated in the Gartner Magic Quadrant are placed in one of four quadrants within the market: niche players, visionaries, challengers or leaders.
The 2017 iteration of the Gartner North America 3PL Magic Quadrant marks the 2nd time that UPS SCS was plotted in the Leaders quadrant. UPS SCS also placed in the Leaders quadrant in the May 2016 Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics Providers, Worldwide.
Source: UPS