English Explanatory Dictionary

fourth-party logistics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A logistics operation that uses third-party logistics services on behalf of its customers, rather than controlling a fleet of its own vehicles.

Word forms

fourth-party logistics

Etymology

After third-party logistics; coined by the Accenture consulting company.

Synonyms

4PL

Related words

third-party logistics
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