Why Shippers Are Seeking 3PLs with Built-In Consulting & Solutions Teams

Evolving Needs of Shippers

In today’s 3PL marketplace, freight brokerage services and Transportation Management Systems/TMS technology have become table stakes. 

However, the needs of shippers are evolving and increasing along with customer demands.

Shippers are seeking personalized solutions including: 

• Total end-to-end visibility 
• Strategic enablement & partnership 
• A one-stop-shop for their needs 
• Cost control in a volatile market 

Some 3PLs have begun to offer integrated Consulting & Logistics services to tackle these challenges.

These teams are often a hybrid comprised of seasoned logistics experts and individuals with experience and expertise gleaned from large consulting firms, such as McKinsey, Accenture, or Bain & Company. 

In this report, Supply Chain Dive explores why shippers are increasingly seeking 3PLs with integrated Consulting & Solutions teams. 

Download this report to learn: 

• Signs your business needs a 3PL with a Consulting & Solutions team 
• How built-in Consulting & Solutions teams work 
• Critical services provided by Consulting & Solutions teams 
• Benefits of working with a 3PL with a distinct Consulting & Solutions team