logistics
4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics)
A lead logistics provider that manages an entire supply chain on behalf of a shipper, including multiple 3PLs.
A Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) provider acts as a single point of contact that manages an entire supply chain on behalf of a client. Unlike a 3PL, which executes logistics services, a 4PL integrates resources, technology, and providers (including 3PLs) to design, run, and optimize the end-to-end logistics network.