Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The need for this next-gen technology has contributed to the significant growth of the 3PL market in recent years. But while 10-15 years ago shippers would engage with 3PLs simply as a means to access technology, that technology is much more ubiquitous and more readily accessible today.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. We've built a deep checklist to understand first before you go about engaging with a 3PL. Do you even first understand your own needs?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The next step in procurement is then managing vendors and keeping service providers accountable for continued improvement. Here are the 9 key topics to understand in the relationsihp between the shipper and the 3PL. One of the goals of the SLA/KPI should be Continuous Improvement or Kaizen (LEAN initiative).

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

Mike is the Founder of Jarrett , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions. As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America. Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss success in retail logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Step 3: Develop a Customer-Centric Supply Chain Model.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Working with an ISO 9001-certified 3PL logistics provider for your warehousing operations can offer several advantages for your business. When a 3PL warehouse provider is ISO 9001-certified, it shows an organization-wide commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This leads to greater consistency in operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

When evaluating a 3PL, the culture should definitely be considered. From my experience as both a supply chain consultant and a 3PL manager, the right type of culture means everything in the logistics business. When evaluating a 3PL, look at the following traits of the company culture: Communication. Proactive. Responsive.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Highly effective 3PLs have developed the right habits, culture and processes to deliver excellent service to their clients. Innovation and new technology are obviously important, but when evaluating a 3PL, go with the one that excels at blocking and tackling. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective 3PLs. Habit 4 – The Right People.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. This two-part blog series will take you thru the RFP questions along with the answers you'd expect to see from the 3PL. 3PL Answer 1. The Client Details. KPIs Question 1.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL . Leveraging a 3PL to analyze and provide data-driven recommendations helps businesses create continuous improvement of their supply chain in today’s highly competitive market. . Reducing Reliance on Outdated Systems and Technology .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

These are some of the top transportation metrics to track for improved performance and continuous improvement. This is where a 3PL like GlobalTranz can further add value by reviewing existing contracts and working directly with shippers to find more carriers and avoid overspend.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But LSPs also need to constantly identify continuous improvement opportunities to retain customers and demonstrate that they are delivering value. Roy: LSP and 3PL are very broad terms. The other aspect to this is where we see consolidation in the LSP/3PL market and also diversification.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I spoke to Carl Fowler, the Vice President of North American Sales and Engineering at Menlo Logistics, on the topic of continuous improvement and procuring warehousing services. Carl Fowler The question I had in mind was this, suppose you know that your warehousing operations were not what they should be and you wanted a 3PL […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2014

I spoke to Carl Fowler, the Vice President of North American Sales and Engineering at Menlo Logistics, on the topic of continuous improvement and procuring warehousing services. Carl Fowler The question I had in mind was this, suppose you know that your warehousing operations were not what they should be and you wanted a 3PL […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2014

If you are looking for a 3PL to manage your warehousing, I believe you should be looking for a 3PL committed to continuous improvement. Your partner should be looking for ways to improve not just your warehouse operations, but your overall supply chain, including how you manufacture and deliver products to your customers.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

14 | 3PL Subway Map Europe 2015. For the third consecutive year, Supply Chain Movement has put together a 3PL Subway Map Europe showing the specific services of the most important logistics service providers which have offices in several European countries. -Winner of the last quarter (Q3-2015): Amazon.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

The shipper has an immediate need, which leads to a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) process then ultimately selects a third-party logistics (3PL) supplier to execute on that need. Central to achieving this is a joint commitment to nurture and evolve the shipper-3PL relationship. What are their pain points?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

What Big Shippers Need from Their 3PL with Andy Nitz. Andy Nitz and Joe Lynch discuss what big shippers need from their 3PL. As the Director of Logistics at a very big shipper, Andy has unique insights into the shipper-3PL relationship. Key Takeaways: What Big Shippers Need from Their 3PL. About Andy Nitz. Cultural fit.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Driven by a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to operational excellence, Wagner Logistics employs best-in-class practices and industry-leading technology to ensure optimal efficiency, visibility, and accuracy throughout the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2018

In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Venture Global Solutions ) that are leading the way in driving continuous improvement and innovation in yard management.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The key to making a successful selection rests in understanding what the 3PL brings to the table and how it will benefit the entity. Shippers must review what is currently taking place before attempting to select a 3PL company. Plan the 3PL Selection Criteria. 3PLs can be fickle. What Types of Requests Can Be Made?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2015

Ryder is a leading 3PL. I talked to Bob about Ryder’s use of Lean programs to continuously improve warehousing operations. Bob Arndt, VP of Lean Supply Chain Solutions, Ryder Many potential customers want to make sure that a 3PL has […]. Labor Learning & Leadership Logistics Service Providers'

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4WL Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2017

Logistics is no longer a conversation between a 3PL and their client; the end consumer has a permanent eavesdropping position that needs to be respected and catered to. Don’t take your 3PL provider’s posted delivery targets – particularly general maps of the US – for granted.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. So manufacturers and distributors have increasingly turned to 3PLs to focus on the back-end operations and streamlined process as it relates to transportation management.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Third party logistics (3PL) and outsourcing of nearly every conceivable logistics function is a known, proven, and highly mature strategy that delivers near immediate financial and operational performance efficiencies that assist companies to reduce costs and improve supply chain performance. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL. Leveraging a 3PL to analyze and provide data-driven recommendations helps businesses create continuous improvement of their supply chain in today’s highly competitive market.? . are liable?network

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

When you have chosen a 3PL partner, insure that you have an effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) with accompanying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage the Service Level of the 3PL. This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2019

I look at the staffing and development opportunities for the 3PL’s team. They are an extension of our business and should value their employees in a similar way that we do, treating people right, holding [them] accountable for results and developing a strong bench for the future [are] main factors when evaluating a potential 3PL.” “The

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4WL Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2017

Logistics is no longer a conversation between a 3PL and their client; the end consumer has a permanent eavesdropping position that needs to be respected and catered to. Don’t take your 3PL provider’s posted delivery targets – particularly general maps of the US – for granted.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

JUNE 23, 2014

Continuous improvement is an important desire for users of 3PL services. Top 3PLs, and in fact most 3PLs, do a solid job establishing metrics and measuring progress against these metrics over time. In fact, lack of proactivity continues to come up on 3PL user surveys as an industry shortfall.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The coming few years are likely to be decisive for the future of 3PL. This bodes well for the 3PL industry as a sound economy means higher volumes of shipment. But the picture is not all that bad.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

Last but not least, create efficiencies and offer value to your carriers, shippers and 3PL, such as reducing costs and improving carrier margins, among others. A viable option to private fleets is the use of a virtual fleet where carriers provide driver, tractor and trailer capacity for dispatch by the shipper or their 3PL.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2014

This illustrates a key management lesson that is especially applicable in warehouse optimization: if no problems are being reported, then no improvements of efficiency are being made. Warehouse optimization is all about continually improving efficiency; a turnback is anything that causes a deviation from the established system.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2017

In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Batory Foods) that are leading the way in driving continuous improvement and innovation in yard management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. Measure what matters for continuous improvement in your processes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2019

. Understand the 3PL Business Models – Asset based, Non-asset based, Asset light. Asset based 3PLs own physical assets like trucks, planes, warehouses, etc. Pros: Since they own their assets, these 3PLs are able to use their own equipment to service customers. Non-asset based 3PLs use the assets from other logistics companies.

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