Logistics chief seeks understanding
28 August 2012
The new chairman of the Institute of Logistics and Transport has called for a better understanding between purchasers of logistics services and the logistics providers themselves.
Stephen Rinsler said that one of the big issues for purchasers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) was whether the logistics companies would be integral to helping their client's customers.
He told SM: "Will 3PLs become part of the business structure of their client and enter into a real partnership, or do they remain just a supplier?
"They are...