Saturday, May 12, 2007

What is a 3PL?

OK - Sorry, my mistake. Yesterdays post on order lead times included a reference to a "3PL" without describing what that means. It is a jargon filled world, but I always strive for clear no-nonsense communications. Implementing Operational Excellence can be challenging enough without introducing any confusion over terms, metrics, and measures.

3PL is shorthand for Third Party Logistics which is an arrangement where a buyer and seller team up with a third party that provides product delivery services. The third party typically provides additional supply chain expertise.

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