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    Redwood Logistics Unveils New Book, Modern 4PL For Dummies, Redwood Logistics Special Edition, Offering a Comprehensive Guide to Fourth-Party Logistics

    – Demystifying 4PL strategy to orchestrate logistics execution and supply chain technology through an open, modern integration platform –  

    Modern 4PL for Dummies_CoverCHICAGO, IL – February 24, 2025 – Redwood Logistics (Redwood), a leading fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider in North America, has officially launched a new book Modern 4PL For Dummies, Redwood Logistics Special Edition (Modern 4PL For Dummies), authored by Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer at Redwood. The new book provides a clear and practical explanation of the differences between 3PL and 4PL, what makes a modern 4PL open versus a traditional closed 4PL, and why it’s an increasingly vital strategy in today’s logistics landscape. 

    In the 2024 Market Guide for 4PLs, Gartner® recognized Redwood as a Representative Vendor for the second consecutive year and projected the 4PL market to grow to $104.54 billion by 2030. Modern 4PL For Dummies addresses key questions on designing a successful 4PL strategy that keeps pace with this rapidly expanding sector. addresses key questions on designing a successful 4PL strategy that keeps pace with this rapidly expanding sector. 

    "I wrote Modern 4PL for Dummies to break down what can seem like a complex topic," said author Eric Rempel. "For over 20 years, Redwood has helped businesses navigate logistics execution and supply chain technology with our open-ecosystem approach to 4PL, powered by an integration platform as a service (iPaaS) for supply chain connectivity. This book clarifies the difference between a 3PL and a 4PL, shares real-world experiences, and shows how companies can leverage a modern, open 4PL strategy to transform their supply chain." 

    Whether you are just venturing into 4PL territory or looking to refine your entire supply chain strategy, this new book can meet you wherever you are in your 4PL journey. The book’s six chapters guide readers through the fundamentals and practicality of fourth-party logistics: 

    • 1PL vs 2PL, 3PL vs 4PL, What is 4PL

    • Logistics Execution: Ad hoc transportation, managed transportation, warehousing and distribution services, cross-border transportation, international transportation

    • Technology and Data: Transportation Management Software (TMS), Warehouse Management Software (WMS), Global Trade Management (GTM), and more 

    •  Modern 4PL - Flexible, Open, Acts as Your Trusted Advisor  

    • A Real-World 4PL Example  

    • Ten Frequently Asked Questions About 4PL like: What is 4PL? How does 4PL differ from 3PL? What services does 4PL provide

    Additional Resources: 

    • Attend the sneak peek LinkedIn Live on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30pm ET, featuring author Eric Rempel, to learn more about 3PL vs 4L and why a modern 4PL is the key to your supply chain success. 

    • Get a free copy of the Modern 4PL For Dummies book at one of Redwood’s upcoming events: 

      • JOC TPM, March 2-5, 2025   

      • Redwood’s Customer Advisory Board meeting, Cross-Border Logistics Council and Women in Logistics Event, April 9-11, 2025 

      • Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, May 5-7, 2025

    About Redwood 

    Redwood Logistics, a leading logistics platform company and modern 4PL headquartered in Chicago, has provided solutions for moving and managing freight for more than 21 years. The company’s diverse portfolio includes digital freight brokerage and flexible freight management all wrapped into a revolutionary logistics and technology strategy, a modern 4PL. Redwood’s 4PL strategy utilizes an open platform for digital logistics that empowers shippers to seamlessly mix-and-match partners, technologies and solutions into their own unique digital supply chain fingerprint. Redwood connects a wide range of customers to the power of supply chain management, technology and the industry’s brightest minds. For more information, visit www.redwoodlogistics.com. 

     

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