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The Introduction of Fourth Party Logistics for the Knowledge Industrialization of Logistics

Fourth Party Logistics(4PL) integrates the supply chain function to achieve maximum benefits. A 4PL provider is a supply chain integrator that assembles and manages the resources, capabilitiesandtechnologyofitsown organization with those of complementary service providers to deliver a comprehensive supply chain solution. Two key distinctions make the concept of 4PL unique and set it apart from supply chain outsourcing options available to the market today; a 4PL delivers a comprehensive supply chain solution; and, a 4PL delivers value through the ability to have an impact on the entire supply chain. A 4PL supply chain solution should be considered in the broader context of improvements across the entire supply chain, which includes three phases of work; Reinvention, Transformation, and Execution. For a 4PL to respond effectively to the broad needs of today's organizations, it needs to deliver comprehensive supply chain solution. And four key drivers of shareholder value: increased revenue, operating cost reduction, working capital reduction, and fixedcapital reduction.