IndustryWeek
June 17, 2009
"How To Select A 3PL"
By David Blanchard
Marc Tanowitz is the sole resource in this article about the fundamentals to consider before engaging a 3PL provider. Before selecting a third-party logistics provider (3PL), Marc Tanowitz, principal with Pace Harmon, an outsourcing advisory services firm, suggests that manufacturers consider these five fundamentals:
Know Your Demand
Master (and Own) the Forecast
Demand Accountability
Set Clear and Fair Expectations
Measure Business Impact
Marc expands on each of the fundamentals to give readers a comprehensive understanding of each.
Pace Harmon’s insights regarding technology trends, complex transactions, and supplier management issues are frequently quoted in leading industry journals.
