A 3PL — third-party logistics (called a TPL) — is used in logistics and supply-chain management to outsource part or all of a business distribution and fulfillment services.
Third-party logistics (abbreviated as 3PL, or TPL) in logistics and supply chain management is an organization’s use of third-party businesses to outsource elements of its distribution, warehousing, and fulfillment services.
A 3PL (third-party logistics) provider offers outsourced logistics services, which encompass anything that involves management of one or more facets of procurement and fulfillment activities
Cost and time savings
3PL Logistics is the core competence of third-party logistics providers. Providers may have better related knowledge and greater expertise than the producing or selling company, and may also have more global networks enabling greater time and cost efficiencies.
Why we need to use 3PL
In order to meet your specific needs for warehousing, packaging, on-site integration and assembly you need a customized solution called as third party logistics.
saves time- Better use resources to focus on core competency.
Impproved efficiency, service and flexibility.
Assign real-time tracking number orders.
3PL providers offer a more efficient solution to save the money and time of most of the organizations