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3PL PROVIDER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- third party logistics provider
1, record 1, English, third%20party%20logistics%20provider
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- 3PL 1, record 1, English, 3PL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 3PL provider 2, record 1, English, 3PL%20provider
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] service provider who performs or manages logistics services for client enterprises. 1, record 1, English, - third%20party%20logistics%20provider
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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]. 1, record 1, English, - third%20party%20logistics%20provider
Record 1, Key term(s)
- third-party logistics provider
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fournisseur de logistique de tierce partie
1, record 1, French, fournisseur%20de%20logistique%20de%20tierce%20partie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- 3PL 2, record 1, French, 3PL
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, French, - fournisseur%20de%20logistique%20de%20tierce%20partie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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