This paper reports on the results of the survey mentioned above and the conclusions we have been able to draw from these results and follow-up research. for a more detailed description of the survey and its results, the reader is referred to earlier published material on this study [8]. The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. Firstly, we describe the reasons for the emergence of a TPL industry and address its size in both the United States and Europe. Secondly, we look at the different players in the TPL-industry and the stage of development of the industry and its emerging segmentation. Next, we address the issue of how TPL providers add value and which players are best positioned to continue to play a major role in the industry. Finally, conclusions are drawn.