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Cultivate a Stickier Customer Base Using WMS Add-On Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots. But can technology do more?

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Transportation as a Service: The Value of Cloud-Based Transportation Management + 3PL Partnerships

GlobalTranz

Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. To keep up with the growth, shippers must expand their technology stacks and make scalable solutions that offer real-time visibility and collaboration. These include: . Reduced transportation spend.

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Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance

GlobalTranz

As supply chains become more impacted by market disruptions and unpredictable events, they’re also becoming more critical to a company’s customer experience levels and bottom line. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics. Actionable data is one of the most critical business drivers.

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3PL Outsourcing Trends with Ben Steffes

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends. Since joining the company in 2011, he’s focused on developing and growing its Coyote Transportation Management offerings, driving synergy efforts with UPS, and leading the Supply Chain Consulting team.

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The Essential Role of 3PL in Modern Supply Chains: Unlocking Success with ModusLink

ModusLink Corporation

3PL in Modern Supply Chains Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving global business landscape, supply chain management has become more complex than ever. To address these challenges, many organizations are turning to Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers.

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3PL vs 4PL: How to Know Which One is Right for You

GlobalTranz

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL?

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How New Supply Chain Technologies Are Boosting Efficiency

ShipBob

But today, these technological advancements are becoming a reality and transforming the logistics industry. With on-demand logistics on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency.