Researching and finding quality information on third party logistics providers can at times be a daunting task. With this in mind I have created a list of resources that I have found useful as I have worked my way through the industry.
Third Party Logistics Providers abbreviated "3PLs" are companies that provide outsourced or "third party" logistics services to companies. Typically these services are integrated or "bundled" together by the provider and can include warehousing, transportation, supply chain management and a variety of other value added logistics services.
"Logistics is the art and science of managing and controlling the flow of goods, energy, information and other resources." (Wikipedia)
"These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from the suppliers to manufacturers, and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers." (Supply Chain Visions)
Third Party Logistics Directories
Logistics Directory :: 3PL Directory :: Logistics Buyers Guides
- Logistics List - 3PL Directory
- Logistics List is a third party logistics directory/logistics information site that provides comprehensive warheousing, transportation, and logistics information focused on helping decision makers select 3pl providers to manage their company's supply chains.
- Third Party Logistics @ Business.com
- This is a helpful logistics directory located at Business.com. It can be a particularly good resource when looking for a particular logistics or warehousing service.
- Logistics Locator: Logistics Directory
- Logistics Locator is a logistics directory source for the 3pl, warehousing & distribution, supply chain management, and trucking industries.
Logistics Resources
Third Party Logistics :: 3PL Providers :: 3rd Party Logistics
- Logistics @ Wikipedia
- This is a great starting point for an overview of the logistics function.
- 3PL Defined
- A great third party logistics overview from the folks over at About.com. Features helpful logistics articles and a well written overview of the different types of logistics outsourcing.
- Third Party Logistics: How to do it Successfully
- This article takes a look at 3PLs from a different angle. Instead of looking at reasons or ways to select a logistics provider it takes an in depth look at what makes a third party logistics company successful.
Logistics Books
Management of Business Logistics: A Supply Chain Perspective
Amazon Price: $158.16 (as of 01/06/2010) 
Strategic Logistics Management
Amazon Price: $148.39 (as of 01/06/2010)
A Practical Guide to Transportation and Logistics
Amazon Price: (as of 01/06/2010)
Third Party Logistics on Twitter
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- New #job: Route Coordinator - Third Party Logistics Company #jobs #tech http://bit.ly/6n5RZg
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- c wrote a new blog post: Managing Third Party Logistics Relationships http://bit.ly/4oa81W
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- What Is Third Party Logistics Exactly? http://digg.com/u1IHSX
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- a wrote a new blog post: Managing Third Party Logistics Relationships http://bit.ly/4u0hEC
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