Third Party Logistics (3PL) companies provide transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory management, order fulfillment, and other services to businesses looking to scale or outsource these operations. By handling these logistics functions, 3PLs allow businesses to focus on their core competencies, such as product development and sales, while benefiting from the expertise and resources of the logistics provider. Let’s take a deeper look at the function of 3PLs in the supply chain and how the services they provide can add value to a business.