{"id":21213,"date":"2024-11-11T06:07:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T06:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mantis.group\/?p=21213"},"modified":"2024-11-19T08:24:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T08:24:00","slug":"3pl-vs-4pl-understanding-the-differences-and-choosing-the-right-logistic-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mantis.group\/el\/3pl-vs-4pl-understanding-the-differences-and-choosing-the-right-logistic-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"3PL vs. 4PL: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right Logistic Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21213\" class=\"elementor elementor-21213\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41ce139 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41ce139\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e60c3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e60c3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1, 2, 3, 4\u2026. How Many Parties Are There?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ba8061 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ba8061\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0ee7cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0ee7cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the world of logistics and supply chain, we use acronyms\u2014a lot of acronyms. 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, 5PL\u2026that\u2019s a lot of PLs. What does all this mean?<\/p><p>1PLs, or first-party logistics, are businesses that harvest, build, or otherwise create their products, store them, and distribute them directly to their clients. 2PLs (second-party logistics) handle one aspect of that process, usually the delivery, on behalf of the original manufacturer or farmer.<\/p><p>Things get more complex when the process extends to a 3PL or 4PL. What is the difference between a 3PL and a 4PL, and why should businesses care? Keep reading to find out which option is right for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fdc992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fdc992\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a 3PL Company and What Do They Do?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-346ebdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"346ebdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>3PL stands for third-party logistics. These companies offer logistics services to their clients. The term is quite broad and can encompass various areas of supply chain operations, including:<\/p><ol style=\"padding-top: 10px;padding-left: 25px\"><li>Transportation &#8211; shipping goods<\/li><li>Warehousing &#8211; storing goods<\/li><li>Fulfillment &#8211; picking, packing, and shipping orders.<\/li><li>Inventory management &#8211; tracking and reordering inventory.<\/li><li>Freight Forwarding &#8211; shipping goods internationally.<\/li><li>Reverse Logistics &#8211; returns and repairs.<\/li><\/ol><p>Typically, 3PL companies will handle a combination or all the above logistics functions for their clients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-966a9ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"966a9ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a 4PL Company and What Do They Do?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d04529 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d04529\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>4PL, or fourth-party logistics, sounds confusing but is quite simple. 4PLs handle the entire supply chain for their clients. They help manage everything from demand to ordering raw materials, assembly, storage, transportation of finished goods, and shipping to the end customer. They also lead all the planning and supply chain strategy. So, a 4PL would hire and manage one or more 3PLs for its clients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5cc745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f5cc745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s the Key Difference Between a 3PL and a 4PL?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-878c909 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"878c909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The key difference between a 3PL and a 4PL is their scope of services. 4PLs offer a wider array of planning and strategy. 3PLs execute logistics functions like ordering final goods, storing them, and shipping them to customers. 4PLs manage 3PLs for their clients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985d3dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"985d3dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Makes a 3PL and 4PL Similar?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-038fd63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"038fd63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are overlapping services because a 4PL can offer all the services a 3PL provides. However, a 4PL offers a more comprehensive supply chain solution rather than logistics only. Some of the key similarities include:\n<ul style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-left:25px\">\n \t<li>Outsourcing logistics<\/li>\n \t<li>Reducing logistics costs<\/li>\n \t<li>Providing expertise and advanced technology<\/li>\n \t<li>Customizing solutions to the business needs<\/li>\n \t<li>Scaling as client businesses grow<\/li>\n \t<li>Helping customers focus on their core business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-850af19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"850af19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Key Benefits or Advantages of Working With a 3PL?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74869ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74869ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are several key benefits to working with a 3PL. The benefit is cost savings. Since 3PLs have extensive networks and handle many shipments, they can spread out their costs and pass these savings on to their clients. Hiring a 3PL means you don&#8217;t need a fleet, warehouses, or distribution network.<\/p><p>Working with a 3PL also gives clients access to deep expertise in logistics without hiring a whole logistics team in-house. This helps businesses focus on their core business while 3PLs handle the logistics. Additionally, clients gain access to technology, like 3PL warehouse management software (WMS) and other dedicated logistic solutions.<\/p><p>Since 3PLs are experts in shipping and logistics, they can offer faster delivery times, which improves customer service and satisfaction.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c148b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c148b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Key Benefits or Advantages of Working with a 4PL?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3485589 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3485589\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebae9bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebae9bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>4PLs offer many of the same benefits as 3PLs but also bring additional advantages.<\/p><p>4PLs manage the entire supply chain, bringing greater strategy, planning, organization, and coordination of all the tasks in the supply chain. Because of this, businesses can deal with a single point of contact for all their supply chain needs. That includes real-time visibility into shipments, inventory control, transportation, 3PL warehouse management questions, and more.<\/p><p>Most 4PLs are also interested in building long-term partnerships with their clients, which means clients benefit more over time as the 4PL gains a greater understanding of their needs, customers\u2019 needs, and overall operations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7faceb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7faceb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Industries that Benefit the Most by Partnering with 3PLs and 4PLs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d647b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d647b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not every company or industry should partner with a 3PL or a 4PL. However, some businesses would have a difficult time operating without these partnerships in place. Below are some of the industries that benefit the most by outsourcing their logistics and supply chain tasks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49cfa45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49cfa45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Ecommerce<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ecc58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91ecc58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Demand fluctuations and order fulfillment are two of the biggest reasons eCom companies choose 3PL solutions. Some of the world&#8217;s largest brands may use a 4PL as well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac00dae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac00dae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Spare Parts and Accessories<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d7d29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71d7d29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These industries rely heavily on just in time inventory (JIT) to get the parts they need. These supply chain networks are vast and complex due to the number of parts involved, which makes them the primary target customer for 3PL and 4PL providers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a3ef90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a3ef90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Retail and Fashion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6080309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6080309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Inventory management is crucial for these industries, and fashion trends and styles change regularly. 3PLs and 4PLs can help ensure the right inventory is available at the right locations to maximize sales potential.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-203fb43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"203fb43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Appliances and Electronics<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc57817 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc57817\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shipping a $600+ appliance or electronic device safely is no small feat. Moving expensive goods requires an increased level of skill and care. 3PLs and 4PLs help companies in this space reduce damage and the risk of theft.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26137ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26137ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b47f54d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b47f54d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Industries with strict regulations, like in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, benefit from the skills 3PLs and 4PLs bring in navigating through the red tape. They can also offer specialized transportation to keep products safe, secure, and at the right temperatures when needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575de78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"575de78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Food and Beverage<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b93a7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b93a7a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Perishable goods need constantly restocked and replenished to offer a fresh selection to customers. This causes additional complexities with transportation, inventory management, and replenishment activities that 3PL software calculates with ease. As a byproduct, waste is reduced, and sales can increase for customers once they get their inventory levels dialed in.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edd6783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edd6783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Consumer Goods<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d98c66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d98c66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many consumer goods. Because of the great quantity of items, these markets have extensive distribution networks. 3PLs and 4PLs can manage these networks, leverage economies of scale, help products get where they need to go in the most efficient way, and reduce logistics costs for CPG companies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72a63c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72a63c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Top Factors to Consider When Choosing Between a 3PL or 4PL?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d4927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51d4927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing between a 3PL and a 4PL depends on several key factors. Here are the top considerations to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2479500 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2479500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Scope of Services Required<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85fe89e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85fe89e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A 3PL is ideal if you need clearly defined logistics services such as warehousing, transportation, and order fulfillment. If you require more comprehensive supply chain management from top to bottom, then a 4PL would be a better fit. As previously mentioned, 4PLs help with strategic planning and can coordinate multiple 3PLs on your behalf.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-311bc52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"311bc52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Business Size and Supply Chain Complexity<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3ff7ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3ff7ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Small to medium-sized businesses typically only need a 3PL because their logistics needs are not as complex. 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