A 3PL, or third-party logistics provider, is a company that offers outsourced logistics services to businesses that need to manage their supply chain operations more efficiently.
A 3PL typically provides a range of logistics services, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and freight forwarding, among others. These services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a business and are often provided on a contract basis.
By outsourcing their logistics operations to a 3PL, businesses can focus on their core competencies while leaving the complexities of logistics to a specialized provider. 3PLs can also provide cost savings and improved efficiencies by leveraging their expertise and economies of scale to optimize logistics processes.
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