An Introduction to Working with 3PLs and 4 PLs
For companies who are making decisions on their distribution channels and mapping out their supply chains, understanding who what third party logistics and fourth party logistics providers can offer. Some of these decisions will impact your decisions on your own facilities needs as well as technology. Understanding what 3PLs and 4PLs provide will impact those long term decisions.
Why this matters to your business
- Direct impact on overhead costs.
- Impacts your investment decisions in facilities.
- Directs your decisions on software or ERP systems.
- Financial impact on your distribution and supply chain costs.
Business challenges you may face without this knowledge
- Lack of understanding potential logistics partnership potential.
- Poor performance in meeting your distribution needs.
- Inability to maintain visibility in your distribution or supply chain.
- Limited information available to operations, sales, or customers.
Who should watch this webinar
- Executives responsible for facilities decisions.
- Executives responsible for technology and integration.
- Logistics and supply chain managers who are responsible for vendor selection.
Expert

Key things you will learn to help your business
- What the differences are between the types of providers.
- What services to evaluate that will have a direct impact on major decisions.
- The pro’s and con’s of working with 3Pl’s and 4PL’s.
- Who can help you evaluate these options and where to go for direction.
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- An Introduction to Working with 3PLs and 4 PLs
- Gabriel Shweiri, BA, MIM, CGBP
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Professor and Chair, Global Business and Entrepreneurship, Santa Ana College
President, BGI Worldwide Logistics, Inc.Gabriel Shweiri is the department chair of Global Business
- https://player.vimeo.com/video/438364577
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Key things you will learn to help your business
- What the differences are between the types of providers.
- What services to evaluate that will have a direct impact on major decisions.
- The pro’s and con’s of working with 3Pl’s and 4PL’s.
- Who can help you evaluate these options and where to go for direction.
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- 17/07/2020
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- 1 Year Unlimited Access ($149 US)
- Live and On-Demand Webinars
- Continuing Education Credit Tracking
- Local Training Opportunities
- Expert Assistance
- 20 Free On-Demand Webinars
- Free Access to Live Webinars
- Continuing Education Credit Tracking
- Local Training Opportunities
- Expert Assistance
Comments
Would be good to see presenter. Definitions useful as well as services. Would be useful to have examples of names of 3PL and 4PL.