The primary need that third party logistics (3PL) providers, or external logistics providers, solve for their customers is cutting transportation costs, according to the annual Third-Party Logistics Study.
But their benefits do not end there. These services provide a wide variety of solutions that help customers plan and better manage their fleets, route planning, last mile delivery, and may even contribute to the expansion of its business by entering new market territories. Below is an infographic that shows some advantages of 3PL logistics.
Francisca is the Business Development Director of Drivin, a SaaS transportation management solution that generates an optimized delivery plan, improves customer service, and reduces transportation costs by up to 30% from day one.
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