Discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing and 3PL. Provide a discussion on the role transportation plays in 3PL operations. Substantiate your answer with referenced examples.
Discuss the basic types of 3PL firms and describe how they facilitate the planning and execution of freight transportation. Substantiate your answer with referenced examples.
Discuss the reasons why service integration is an important issue to the 3PL industry. Provide examples of companies that are developing these capabilities. Substantiate your answer with referenced examples.
3PLs and their customers seek to improve performance and reduce costs. What are some of the challenges they face? Substantiate your answer with referenced examples.