If CCL decided to add installation services to its e-commerce initiatives, what types of 3PL service provider should be used? Why?

What is the role of a distributed system model? How does it differ from centralized systems, and what are the benefits of distribution?

The AB e-commerce company has started operating by using a 3PL partner and benefits from saving time and money with a more streamlined order fulfillment process and inventory management. By outsourcing fulfillment, the 3PL is automatically notified when an order is placed.Also, partnering with a 3PL helps reduce logistics costs in the long run. Unlike hiring an internal team to manage inventory and shipping, 3PLs store the inventory and their team of fulfillment experts are trained to keep overall logistics costs down. Furthermore, 3PL arrangement helps split inventory across locations so the company can eliminate shipping to the highest, most expensive shipping zones and keep inventory closer to more customers.To have a more integrated distribution process, would reducing dependency on 3PL be a viable option in the long term for the AB company for cost management and control? Justify with your understanding of supply chain management concepts. also, using your knowledge of other open…

What are some of Vivobarefoot's competitive advantages as a result of its infrastructure upgrade?

Do you think that eliminating intermediaries would always get rid of the bullwhipeffect? Under what circumstances might it not work?

Why is it so difficult for firms to establish a cloud-based platform? What are the possible advantages and disadvantages of participating?

What intermediaries are most threatened by the growth of direct-to-consumer (D2C) companies?

Explain the concept of mobile device management (MDM) and its significance in enterprise settings. Provide examples of MDM solutions.

Is Amazon Web Services a platform at the corporate level?

A 3PL (third-party logistics) provider is regarded as an integrated logistics service provider. IT-related activities for controlling goods flow such as order processing, and inventory management, among others are also included in the function of the 3PL provider.  Using practical examples define what are 3rd party logistics. The answer should include their functions, advantages and disadvantages.