Question 1

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of a non-asset based 3PL

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Question 2

Describe the future issues and challenges facing the 3PL industry.

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Question 3

While many 3PLs have expertise in some of the special service areas,leading 3PLs are pursuing two additional capabilities,these are:

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Question 4

Explain the concept of partnership drivers and identify four partnership drivers.

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Question 5

According to the text book the definition of a 3PL is:

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Question 6

An asset based 3PL can be defined as:

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Question 7

Outline the steps involved in establishing and sustaining a 3PL relationship.

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Question 8

Describe the strengths and weakness of an asset based 3PL.

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Question 9

When deciding to form a strategic partnership the book recommends performing an audit of needs and overall strategies with regard to logistics operations.What is the goal of the audit,and what types of information should come from the audit?

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Question 10

What is the primary role of an Air Freight Forwarder?

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Question 11

Describe the categories of 3PL providers.

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Question 12

Describe the potential strategic needs of 3PL users.

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Question 13

Please list and explain four of the ten intermediary and special services (as listed in the textbook)which are offered by 3PLs to their customers.

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Question 14

A financial base 3PL does what?

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Question 15

List five of the eight elements of a well structured 3PL operating model.

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Quiz 12: Third Party Logistics