The logistic evolution has happened in a very fast way .Its importance really passed the heartfelt being intensely just in 80's, by the pressures generated by the economic and technological changes. The competition increase in a globalized market and so many technological advances, companies is forced to seek ways to aggregate value to their clients and shareowners. At this time, Logistics is considered as differentiation factor to the clients, guaranteing to attend the clients need with quality. However, it's necessary to invest in order to get specialized, so at this moment, Logistic Services and Logistics Operations subcontracting appears. This dissertation intends, using bibliographical research, show advantages and disadvantages of the subcontracting, a model for the transition phase (project team formation, selection, contracts) and the subcontracted activities starts (performance indicators and controls) and, through the critical analysis of an occurred case in the Pharmaceutical Industry, assist the companies (orientation/support) in the subcontracting process of a logistics operation.