Technical Note: Third-Party Logistics: Current Issues and World Wide Web Resources Harvard Case Solution & Analysis

The purpose of this note is to update people already familiar with the third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) on issues facing the industry, and provide a list of available resources in the World Wide Web, associated with 3PLs. We first consider the basic concepts of 3PLs, and the advantages and risks of outsourcing logistics functions in these companies. We then discuss the current challenges facing 3PLs. Finally, we present a brief overview of some of the most important sites 3PL-organized content. "Hide
by Sunil Chopra, Adrian Alonso, Lance Donenberg, Danielle Gamba, David Vely Source: Kellogg School Management 13 pages. Publication Date: January 1, 1996. Prod. #: KEL281-PDF-ENG

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