Logistics Series, Week 3: Evaluating Opportunities with Third Party Logistics Providers, December 2026

In this course, learners look further into supply chain activities that are strategic—part of an organization core competency—versus those that might be managed more effectively by a partner. They evaluate advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing and begin to understand how services offered by 3PL and 4PL companies can augment internal capabilities to keep pace with change. Finally, they’ll learn why these outsourcing arrangements are often embedded into long-term supply chain strategies. In addition, leaders will see how inbound and outbound logistics and warehousing and distribution center performance all improve when transportation and facilities networks are strengthened.

Target Audience:

• High Potential Leaders
• Senior Leaders addressing advanced and strategic issues within the supply chain

Expectations:

• 4 daily lessons, approximately 30 minutes of activities in each of the four days
• Expert Guide support of questions, comments, and group engagement and collaboration
• Active participation – devoting your time to structured dialogue, private reflection, and deliberate practice will increase your knowledge and takeaways
• Practical application – you can directly try and apply what you learn each day
• In order complete the sprint, you must maintain an 80% attendance rate

Series Completion Certificate 

• This session is part 3 of a three-sprint Logistics Series. Participants who attend the entire series, complete 80% or more of the course work within the week of each individual sprint are eligible to earn the Logistics Series Certificate.