This paper provides guidance to biopharma companies who are working to build a successful, long-term partnership with a third party logistics provider (3PL) in Europe. It addresses three basic questions:

  • How can a biopharma company select the right 3PL partner?
  • What attributes make one potential partner better than another?
  • Once a partnership is established, what factors help drive a positive, value-added relationship for the long term?