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3PL PROVIDER [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Management (General)
DEF

[A] service provider who performs or manages logistics services for client enterprises.

OBS

3PLs can be either asset or non-asset based and include providers of transportation management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, kitting/light manufacturing and distribution services. Clients, carriers and agents in the supply chain pass information to the 3PL for processing using the 3PL's systems. 3PLs typically procure and manage services on behalf of a client or 4PL [fourth party logistics provider].

Key term(s)
  • third-party logistics provider

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
DEF

[...] société qui propose un service externalisé de logistique à un certain nombre de clients et organisations comme, par exemple, Hays, Burnham Logistics et UPS, qui se sont ainsi positionnés.

Spanish

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