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Third Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse, Transportation and Supply Chain Management 

Monday, February 23, 2026
Category:Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
3 Days Dubai 9:00am – 4:00pm

Introduction

Third-party logistics (3PL) in logistics and supply chain management is an organisation’s use of third-party businesses to outsource elements of its distribution, warehousing and fulfilment services. 3PL service providers specialise in integrated operations of warehousing and transportation services that can be scaled and customised to customer needs based on market conditions, to meet the demands and delivery service requirements for their products. 3PL targets particular functions within supply management, such as warehousing, transportation or raw material provision. What is the difference between logistics and supply chain management? Logistics is a fraction of supply chain management; the latter is an umbrella term that links together multiple processes to achieve competitive advantage, while logistics refers to the movement, storage and flow of goods, services and information within the overall supply chain. What is the role of 3PL in supply chain management? 3PL service providers offer a host of benefits such as cost reduction, scalability, flexibility, etc. With the introduction of the concept of 3PL, supply chain management has become simpler and more focused. This Solid State Training course will empower you with detailed knowledge and understanding of 3PL, warehouse, transportation and supply chain management. This course will cover various aspects of supply chain management with a focus on 3PL service providers. By undertaking this course, you will be able to successfully manage and work with 3PL service providers for the benefit of your organisation.

Objectives

The main objective of this Third Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse, Transportation and Supply Chain Management training course is to empower professionals with—

  • complete knowledge and understanding of warehouse, transportation and supply chain management, along with the involvement of 3PL service providers
  • the confidence and experience to work with 3PL service providers for various functions across the supply chain, ensuring that there is no compromise on quality and efficiency
  • the experience and skill to train other professionals on working with 3PL service providers for warehouse, transportation and supply chain management
  • the capability and perspective to audit existing processes and relationships with 3PL service providers and ensuring that they are performing as per the agreement and enhancing organisational performance
  • the skill and capability to choose the appropriate service provider for a specific function based on organisational requirements and budget
  • the experience and understanding to maintain good relationships with 3PL service providers, which will be beneficial for the organisation
  • the ability to contribute to organisational growth through reduced costs, better service quality and increased customer satisfaction

Training Methodology

Training courses at Solid State Training are designed to suit the professional experience and roles of the training audience. Therefore, before each session, the course content is reviewed and changes are made if necessary. Training is delivered by a highly experienced professional from the relevant domain. Trainee participation is encouraged through group activities and assignments. Role-plays and case study discussions are used to make the training relevant to real-life scenarios. This approach to training is unique to Solid State Training and is called the Do–Review–Learn–Apply Model.

Organizational Impact

By professionals undertaking this Third Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse, Transportation and Supply Chain Management course, their organisations will derive the following benefits:

  • Experienced and trained professionals to oversee functions outsourced to 3PL service providers
  • Better selection of 3PL service providers for various functions
  • Regular audits of 3PL service provider performance to ensure quality and efficiency
  • Reduced costs and increased profits because of outsourcing to experts
  • Greater customer satisfaction because of timely delivery of good quality products
  • Organisational growth and development because of reduced costs, increased profits and better customer satisfaction
  • Increased credibility because of better risk assessment and management
  • Access to advanced technology and expertise through 3PL service providers
  • Free training of other employees on working with 3PL service providers

Personal Impact

Professionals enrolling for this Third Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse, Transportation and Supply Chain Management course will derive the following benefits:

  • Detailed understanding and knowledge of 3PL, warehouse, transportation and supply chain management
  • Increased confidence and experience to select the appropriate 3PL service provider for a specific function based on requirements and budget
  • Enhanced skill set and capabilities to work with 3PL service providers and extract the best quality and efficiency from them, thereby contributing to organisational growth
  • Better perspective and foresight to review 3PL performance and suggest changes or different providers if standards are not met
  • Increased confidence and experience to train other professionals on working with 3PL service providers
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Who Should Attend?

  • Senior management of an organisation responsible for making strategic decisions regarding outsourcing certain functions to 3PL service providers
  • Supply chain managers and supervisors responsible for overseeing supply chain operations from end to end
  • Managers and officers involved in warehouse, transportation and other supply chain functions
  • Legal officers and financial advisors responsible for checking contracts and agreements signed with 3PL service providers
  • Auditors and quality checkers responsible for ensuring adherence to set standards and benchmarks
  • Any other professional interested in knowing more about 3PL, warehouse, transportation and supply chain management