# Logistics Service Provider Management

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Delivery reliability, service quality, and cost control across a transport network depend on how systematically carriers and third-party logistics providers are managed – that is the function of logistics service provider management.

Delivery reliability, service quality, and cost control across a transport network depend on how systematically carriers and third-party logistics providers are managed – that is the function of logistics service provider management. It covers structured provider selection, contract negotiation with defined service level agreements, day-to-day coordination of collections, handover procedures, and document flows, as well as systematic performance measurement. KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost per shipment, and damage or claims rates are tracked and reviewed regularly to identify underperformance and trigger supplier development or re-tendering. A well-structured approach also reduces single-source dependency by qualifying alternative providers and deliberately distributing volumes across the carrier base.

**Source:** [https://www.bvl.de/fachwissen/logistik-lexikon/logistik-dienstleistersteuerung](https://www.bvl.de/fachwissen/logistik-lexikon/logistik-dienstleistersteuerung)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Logistics Service Provider Management |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 105 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.bvl.de/fachwissen/logistik-lexikon/logistik-dienstleistersteuerung |

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