Forums » Discussions » Why work for a 3PL? As a sophmore SCOM major, what is so good about working for a 3PL (TQL, XPO, JB Hunt)? What are some of your experiences? What opportunities are there?

derrils34
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Just trying to figure out what type of job/career path I want to take before I graduate. Thanks.

crimson
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Hello, Logistics and warehousing represent the most important link in the supply chain that connects the producer with the end consumer. It is the efficiency of a company's logistics and distribution mechanisms that dictate the time it takes to get goods to market, and cost efficiency proves to be an important factor for companies to remain relevant in today's ultra-competitive environment. The 3pl logistics company manages and plans the complex tasks of transporting goods from point A to point B without interrupting the work of the end-to-end supply chain participants.