3PLs have two fundamental responsibilities – leading customer relationships, which focus on supply chain services and providing the management of those services.
Also, most 3PLs have achieved a clear focus on what they do best. So, they can provide expertise in order to enhance a shipper client’s supply chain.
3PLs and customers are becoming more proficient at what they do. This improves the quality of the relationship. Moreover, 91% of 3PL users and 97% of 3PL providers report their relationships are successful and their work has positive results. Successful relationships are defined by openness, transparency. Also, it ensures effective communication between the two parties.
The 3PL market is increasing globally, so 3PL providers are refining and expanding their core competencies. Also, 3PLs are a valuable asset to companies and help them add value to their business methods by reducing costs, optimizing processes, increasing productivity and saving time.
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Source: Capgemini 2017 Third-Party Logistics Study (The State of Logistics Outsourcing)
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