Exam 12: Third Party Logistics

Describe the strengths and weakness of an asset based 3PL.

According to the text book the definition of a 3PL is:

What type of 3PL originated from the public or contract warehousing business?

What group of 3PLs does not own equipment,they instead arrange transportation services?

This step in establishing and sustaining a 3PL relationship involves determining your area of core competency and how a 3PL may help you create a competitive advantage.

Which of the following is considered the top customer need of 3PL users?

While many 3PLs have expertise in some of the special service areas,leading 3PLs are pursuing two additional capabilities,these are:

Describe the categories of 3PL providers.

Explain the concept of partnership drivers and identify four partnership drivers.

Outline the steps involved in establishing and sustaining a 3PL relationship.

What group of service providers is organized to move e-commerce delivery of goods to consumers' homes?

What types of 3PLs provide services such as freight payment,freight bill auditing,and freight claims management?

What is one of the strengths of an Asset Based 3PL?

Describe the potential strategic needs of 3PL users.

What type of special service involves uniting shipments from multiple suppliers and avoids the need for traditional warehousing?