Chapter 7 - Logistics Service Providers

1. Carrier Responsibilities

1.1. Who is responsible for the freight? Documentation Customs Tracking systems CON notes/Air waybill

2. Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

2.1. Provide multiple logistics services: Transportation Warehousing Pick and Pack Light Manufacturing Customs Clearance Managing reverse Logistics Parts distribution Inventory management

3. Classifing Logistics Companies

3.1. Hauliers or trucking companies

3.2. Freight Forwarders

3.3. Integrators

3.4. Agencies

4. Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)

4.1. Total outsource supply

5. Selecting LSP and Services

5.1. Services to be provided Costs and costing approach Terms of carriage Insurance Speed/transit time Performance metrics Information systems Reverse logistics issues