4PLs: collaboration among logistics service providers creating more value for shippers

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There’s a whole lot of disruption going on, and it’s upsetting the traditional relationship between shippers and their logistics suppliers, leading to a host of challenges for the latter. How do they add value and grow their businesses in the Uber-economy? This blog, from supply china consultancy Cerasis, argues that they should swallow their pride and embrace the spirit of collaboration with competitors: “Collaboration is driving an entire new way in the realm of logistics, leading towards the rise of 4PLs. Collaboration is going to be the only way today’s logistics service providers can continue to improve profits and efficiency.”