Papers and Reports
Build vs Buy: The 3PL Technology Dilemma
This paper explores the "build" versus "buy" dilemma, making the case that while there was a time when 3PLs had no choice but to build their own systems, those days are now gone. Today, leaders are rolling out commercial IT platforms that offer powerful and flexible functionality, and they are differentiating themselves through tighter process alignment and smarter strategy deployments with their customers.