Where Does Privacy Stop and Publicity Begin in the Logistics Industry?

Introduction

Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are brought in to handle the intimate details of their customers’ supply chains.

The 17th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study reported that 65 percent of its survey respondents use 3PL providers rather than insource their shipping needs.

This represents a significant increase from prior years, which the study attributed to more companies recognizing the cost-savings that 3PLs offer.

This boost has made the market more competitive, leaving 3PLs searching for ways to stand apart from their competition.

Content marketing and social media are tactics that can establish online brand visibility and trust, but both present serious privacy concerns for 3PL providers.

Contents

• Background: Content is King
• Background: Customer Expectations
• The Privacy Problem
• The Privacy Solution
• Conclusion

The growth of the 3PL industry, coupled with the rise of social media, has many providers wondering how to distinguish themselves in the market while maintaining their customers’ privacy requirements.