3 PLs Tactical Says Ninth Annual Study

Shippers see third party service providers as tactical partners, according to the ninth annual
Third Party Logistics Study by the Council of Logistics Management.

The study showed that in general, 3PLs have challenges ahead in keeping pace with the technology required by their customers. In North America, according to the study, 81% of respondents said they use a 3PL as a tactical service provider.

Only 26% look at their 3PL as a supply chain integrator with 20% looking at them as logistics strategists