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Logistics Outsourcing Tender – How Many Suppliers to Invite?

Logistics Outsourcing Tender – How Many Suppliers to Invite?

How many suppliers should you invite to tender? It’s a critical decision that can affect the entire process. Start with the end goal in mind. Ideally, you want three strong contenders by the end of the process. To get there, I usually recommend inviting around five suppliers. Why? Because some will inevitably drop out along the way—particularly in today’s market, where warehousing space is tight, and 3PLs are stretched thin…

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