Now Open for Supply Chain Pros: 2018 3PL Study Survey
March 13, 2017
If you’re a supply chain professional, Penske Logistics is requesting your assistance as a survey participant in the 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing. Penske is collaborating with Penn State University and new sponsor Infosys Consulting to uncover key market trends.
It is vital to note that your answers are completely confidential. You can also receive a complimentary copy of the findings in September. Previous surveys are located at www.3PLStudy.com.
Survey results will be unveiled in Atlanta this fall at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 2017 Annual Conference.
Use this link to take the survey (which closes on April 28): http://ow.ly/QUHb309Riqv
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