In this article, you will learn to:
Map your business objectives and capacity gaps to standard 3PL and 4PL offerings – providing insight into choosing the most appropriate outsourcing model for your organizations’ needs
Create an outsourcing roadmap for 3PL and 4PL partnerships that helps to communicate and align stakeholders to long term goals
Maximize performance, visibility, and control over your networks even as your organization and network expand

Gartner, 3PL & 4PL: How to Combine for the Best Logistics Outsourcing Model
By Matthew Beckett, Chris Kina
23 Feb 2026
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