Briefly describe the role of the Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL). What advantages do 3PLs bring

Briefly describe the role of the Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL). What advantages do 3PLs bring ?  Are there any disadvantages to a company in outsourcing its logistics functions to a 3PL?To be considered substantive, your reply should add significantly to the discussion by building on others’ comments, pointing out similarities or differences in your backgrounds or course expectations, etc.  One or two sentence responses such as “Hi, welcome to the course!” or “I feel the same way” are not acceptable.  This week’s Topics:Third Party Logistics ProvidersInstructions: Your initial post should be at least 250 words.