Outsourcing of logistics functions is a business dynamic of growing importance in Australia (for example, see [1]) and elsewhere in the world (see, for example [2,3]. Third party logistics involves the use of external companies to perform logistics functions which have traditionally been performed within an organization. The functions performed by the third party can encompass the entire logist…
Our annual surveys seek to provide insight into important market dynamics, opportunities and problems in the North American third party logistics (3PL) industry, from the perspective of the chief executive officers (CEOs) of major logistics service companies. The information generated is not only useful to managers considering using such services, but also to provider CEOs to facilitate industr…
This study attempts to provide insight into the dynamics of the third party logistics (3PL) industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.