Business model
Use the 3PL PPT and find one company for each of the 3PL discussed in slide No. 5. Explain their business model and the reasons why companies use them.
Asset vs. non-asset based 3PL
Reviewing the PPT and researching online, what are the differences between asset based and non-asset based 3PLs in terms of their size, revenues, popularity (number of firms), and profitability?
Walmart
Walmart is known for its excellence in supply chain management. Their logistics is considered to be one of their core competencies. Find out whether Walmart uses 3PL services and if so, why would
they relinquish their core competency to an outside company?
How Third Party Logistics (3PL) fits in the Supply Chain
YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8KXzN4R-o0
The Apparel Logistics Group - Apparel Third Party Logistics Services
YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEZ6FPKbtKg