Managing 3PL & 4PL Performance: KPIs, governance and continuous improvement
Outsourcing logistics can provide access to specialist infrastructure, technology and expertise while allowing organisations to focus on their core business. But appointing a third-party logistics (3PL) or fourth-party logistics (4PL) partner is only the beginning… Once the operation is running, supply chain teams need to understand whether the provider is delivering the expected service, where […]
3PL & 4PL Logistics: What supply chain teams should compare
Outsourcing logistics can provide access to infrastructure, expertise, technology and transport capacity without an organisation having to build every capability itself. But deciding to outsource is only the beginning. Should a provider operate a warehouse or manage fulfilment? Should it also coordinate transport? Does the business want several specialist logistics partners, or one organisation orchestrating […]
October 2026 is 3PL & 4PL Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Make sure your products are part of the story!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in October we’ll be focusing on 3PL & 4PL. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if […]
ORDER FULFILMENT MONTH: Imposing control through clarity within global logistics
Geopolitical unrest and supply chain uncertainty are adding costs at every stage of the transport management process. For the 90% of companies reliant upon third-party logistics (3PLs) companies, planning the movement of goods from manufacturer to end market has become ever more complex. Contingency planning encompasses not only attacks on shipping, weather events and port strikes, but also […]
Multi-Client Warehousing: Collaboration and Cost Efficiency
Supply chain pressures are forcing organisations to rethink how they manage warehousing, transport and distribution. Rising energy costs, driver shortages, tighter sustainability targets and fluctuating demand have made standalone facilities harder to justify, particularly for businesses with seasonal or variable volumes. As a result, multi-client warehousing is becoming an increasingly attractive solution, helping organisations reduce costs while […]
3PL & 4PL MONTH: How strategic partnerships are redefining supply chain resilience
With economic volatility, geopolitical disruption, and rising sustainability pressures hitting hard, the way organisations manage their supply chains is changing fast. Many are moving beyond traditional third-party logistics (3PL) arrangements, where logistics providers handle transport, warehousing, and fulfilment, to adopt fourth-party logistics (4PL) models that deliver greater integration, visibility, and strategic control… In 2025/26, this […]
October 2025 is 3PL & 4PL Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in October we’ll be focusing on 3PL & 4PL solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, […]
3PL & 4PL MONTH: What are you focused on for 2025?
As the logistics landscape continues to evolve, third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers are becoming crucial partners for businesses in the UK’s private sector. Senior supply chain professionals must stay informed of the latest trends shaping these services, especially as technology, sustainability, and economic factors play a significant role in optimising operations. Here’s […]
If you specialise in 3PL & 4PL solutions we want to hear from you!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in September we’ll be focussing on 3PL & 4PL Solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re […]
DOWNLOAD: The essential guide to selecting a third-party logistics (3PL) partner
By The Supply Chain Consulting Group (SCCG) Is your business experiencing rapid growth, making it difficult to manage your warehouse and logistics operations in-house? Are you considering outsourcing your operations but unsure where to start? Our newly launched whitepaper, The Essential Guide to Selecting a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Partner, is here to guide you through the […]