Integrated logistics planning – 4PL

4PL is ideal for companies with a complex supply chain that want one partner to take full control and oversight. Unlike 3PL, which focuses on operational tasks like transport or storage, a 4PL partner coordinates all your logistics parties from a single point of contact. It fits perfectly for international shipments, multichannel distribution, or complicated flows. As your 4PL partner, we fully integrate suppliers, transport, warehousing, and IT systems. Result, a clear network design, smooth partner management, and shared data across your entire chain.

Peterson 4PL

    Quality & cost efficiency across your supply chain

    At Peterson, we act as the chain director for all logistics processes, from supplier management to distribution. As your fourth party logistics provider, we take on complete supply chain management and optimisation, beyond 3PL execution of transport and storage. Our integral approach coordinates partners and systems to improve process quality, raise performance and lower total logistics costs. Peterson is more than logistics.

    Peterson supply chain partner – 4PL

    One chain, one approach, maximal efficiency

    • Strategically plan and coordinate the full supply chain from suppliers to distribution

    • Manage suppliers, transporters and warehousing partners as one integrated logistics operation

    • Integrate and manage supporting IT systems across all supply chain stakeholders

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    Our solution always fits your demands

    Peterson Inland shipping

    Step 1

    We analyse your current flows, volumes, destinations, frequencies and modal choices. We then design the right supply chain structure and distribution network, including the number and location of DCs.

    Peterson Storage and inventory

    Step 2

    We tender, select and contract the warehousing and transport partners you need. We steer 3PLs and carriers daily against agreed performance levels.

    Peterson Planning and coordination

    Step 3

    We monitor orders, inventory and shipments centrally in real time. We use a data-driven supply chain approach for forecasts, scenarios and continuous improvements, and we act early to manage disruptions.

    Peterson is more than logistics

    Improve processes & lower costs with Integrated Logistics Planning

    As a logistics partner, our integrated approach delivers tangible results such as improved processes and lower costs.

    • Integral approach that coordinates and optimises all supply chain aspects for lower costs

    • Outsourcing to us increases focus on core activities and strategic goals

    • Scalable, flexible solutions that keep your supply chain performing optimally as needs change

    Peterson Nederland
    A supply chain should never be rigid. We build in scalability and flexibility and offer tailored solutions. These ensure that our partners’ logistics can adapt and perform optimally, regardless of the circumstances.
    Daniël Schilders – Peterson
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    Ask us anything

    Frequently asked questions about our Integrated Logistics Planning (4PL) solution. Ask us anything.

    The difference between 3PL and 4PL is that a 3PL typically executes specific logistics tasks like transport or storage. As a 4PL partner, we manage those tasks and add strategic planning and coordination across your entire supply chain for optimal performance

    The main benefits are improved processes and lower costs through an integrated approach, increased focus on your core business by outsourcing supply chain management, and a scalable, flexible supply chain that keeps performing optimally as needs change

    We manage the full supply chain on your behalf, including suppliers, transporters, warehousing partners and any associated IT systems, so every component works together for maximum efficiency and cost savings

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