"fourth-party logistics" meaning in All languages combined

See fourth-party logistics on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: After third-party logistics; coined by the Accenture consulting company. Etymology templates: {{m|en|third-party logistics}} third-party logistics Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fourth-party logistics (uncountable)
  1. A logistics operation that uses third-party logistics services on behalf of its customers, rather than controlling a fleet of its own vehicles. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: 4PL Related terms: third-party logistics
    Sense id: en-fourth-party_logistics-en-noun-FF~dfNm- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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