Ganesh Vaidyanathan
Abstract
3PL providers with advanced IT are expected to lower logistics costs and integrate the supply chain with increased productivity and growth. Here, a set of criteria for choosing the most suitable provider.
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A framework for evaluating third-party logistics
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