fourth-party logistics

English

Etymology

After third-party logistics; coined by the Accenture consulting company.

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.

Synonyms

See also
  • third-party logistics
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