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Operations & Supply Chain

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing and Contract Management

Many organisations outsource warehousing, transport and fulfilment to third-party logistics providers. This course covers outsourcing strategy, provider selection, tendering, pricing models, contracts and SLAs, onboarding, performance management, relationship governance and exit planning.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Poorly managed logistics outsourcing leads to service failures and hidden costs. This course helps you select, contract and manage 3PL providers effectively.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses case studies, tender evaluation exercises, contract reviews and performance dashboard workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Decide what logistics activities to outsource
  • Select 3PL providers through structured tendering
  • Evaluate pricing models and total cost
  • Define contracts, SLAs and KPIs
  • Manage onboarding and transition
  • Govern performance and relationships
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Logistics and supply chain managers
  • Procurement professionals
  • Warehouse and transport managers
  • Contract managers
  • E-commerce operations managers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Outsourcing strategy
  • Provider selection
  • Logistics pricing
  • SLA design
  • Transition management
  • Performance governance
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Logistics Outsourcing Strategy

  1. 09:00–09:54Types of 3PL services
  2. 09:54–10:48Outsourcing drivers and risks
  3. 10:48–11:00Make or buy
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Make or buy (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Market overview
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Outsourcing assessment

Day 2Tendering and Selection

  1. 09:00–09:54Requirements definition
  2. 09:54–10:48RFQ and data packs
  3. 10:48–11:00Evaluation criteria
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Evaluation criteria (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Site visits
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Tender evaluation

Day 3Pricing and Contracts

  1. 09:00–09:54Pricing models
  2. 09:54–10:48Total cost of logistics
  3. 10:48–11:00Contract structure
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Contract structure (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Liability and insurance
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Pricing comparison

Day 4Transition and Performance

  1. 09:00–09:54Implementation planning
  2. 09:54–10:48KPIs and SLAs
  3. 10:48–11:00Performance reviews
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Performance reviews (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Continuous improvement
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Failed 3PL transition

Day 5Relationship Governance

  1. 09:00–09:54Governance structures
  2. 09:54–10:48Gain-sharing
  3. 10:48–11:00Dispute resolution
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Dispute resolution (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Exit planning
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: 3PL management plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Dubai 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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