This document outlines best practices for selecting a third-party logistics (3PL) partner. It discusses factors to consider such as cost, control, customer experience, focus on business growth, partner qualifications, technology and services offered, transition process, benchmarking current operations, and minimizing timeline. Key aspects include financial stability, expertise, facilities, talent, technology, change management, communication, expectations, data conversion, and system testing. The overall message is to thoroughly evaluate partners and carefully manage the transition process.