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The Dos and Don'ts of Third-Party Logistics.

Authors :
Blanchard, David
Source :
Industry Week (IW). Jul2009, Vol. 258 Issue 7, p43-44. 2p. 1 Illustration.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the dos and don'ts of third-party logistics (3PL). In using 3PL provider, it is necessary to develop a key performance indicators (KPIs). It also suggests that establishing comfortable reporting schedule and insisting on logs or time stamps is also important. There are some points to avoid also in selecting 3PL provider, such as hesitating to sweat the small stuff, being afraid to draw comparisons and underestimating the power of positive reinforcement.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00390895
Volume :
258
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Industry Week (IW)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
43025500