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Logistics Service Providers (LSP): 3PL vs 4PL vs 5PL

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3PL and 4PL Logistics Service Providers The 3PL network is a distribution network that focuses on the conveyance of numerous products, but also encompasses a variety of other services such as packaging, terminal services, customs clearance, supplier management, and other services that are provided by 3PL. 2013, 06 13).

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Inventory management. Purchasing and supplier management. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in May 2013. Later in this article we’ll look at some examples of functional and cross functional KPIs. Broadly speaking though, the following areas are those where KPIs will be necessary: Order capture.

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