Articles by category: Why Use A 3PL

With the continued rising cost of real estate, material handling equipment, information systems, trucks, fuel and just about every resource, it makes more sense than ever for companies to outsource their logistics needs to a competent 3rd-party logistics provider (3PL).

Every time a logistics service provider announces its imminent expansion-whether it’s growing organically or through acquisition-the pundits wonder aloud whether there is a future for the small to mid-sized company.

Globally, and certainly here at home, companies continue to rely on 3rd party logistics providers to perform core services.