Levels
of Outsourcing in Third Party Logistics Services
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Not all third party logistics services are created equal when it comes down to the relationship in the way you as a shipper will outsource to them. So, after you understand what a 3PL is and the types of third party logistics services, the following are the different types of levels of outsourcing you can see:t
- Transactional
Outsourcing: Based
on transactions, with no long term contracts and no bonding between the
3PL and the outsourcing company.
- Tactical
Outsourcing: Outsourcing
on a long term basis with negotiated contacts and integrated IT systems to
facilitate free information flow and create supply chain visibility.
- Strategic
Outsourcing: Based
on long-term relationships with successful outcomes, 3PL companies become
partners in supply chain management and establish transactional
transparency.
hird party logistics services are created equal when it comes down to the
relationship in the way you as a shipper will outsource to them. So, after you
understand what a 3PL is and the types of third party logistics services, the
following are the different types of levels of outsourcing you can see:
