4PL vs 3PL Warehouse: Key Differences
|
Feature |
3PL |
4PL |
|
Operational focus |
Warehousing, picking, shipping |
Strategic management of all logistics layers |
|
Tech integration |
Basic WMS |
Unified control tower: ERP, TMS, WMS, BI |
|
Vendor management |
N/A or limited |
Oversees and optimizes multiple partners |
|
Role in supply chain |
Tactical executor |
Strategic orchestrator |



