Third Party Logistics ■Vhat is3PL? Outside firms perform materials management and logistics functions Long term commitments and multiple functions How 3PL is different from traditional logistics 3PL:More complex,True strategic alliances Long-term commitments,multiple function Traditional logistics Transaction based,single functionThird Party Logistics What is 3PL? Outside firms perform materials management and logistics functions Long term commitments and multiple functions How 3PL is different from traditional logistics 3PL: Long-term commitments, multiple function Traditional logistics Transaction based, single function More complex, True strategic alliances