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What is 3PL? A Complete Guide to Third-Party Logistics

Unleashed

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? With all that in mind, 3PLs are not for everyone.

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3PL Trends: 10 Areas Shippers Consider as They Increase Their Use of Third Party Logistics

GlobalTranz

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are poised to dramatically shape the supply chain landscape in 2018 and beyond. In tandem with major trends occurring in manufacturing and logistics throughout the globe, communication and collaboration will take center stage in the 3PL trends between shippers and their partners in 2018.

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The 6 Trends Third Party Logistics Service Providers Will Drive to Empower Shipper Success in 2017

GlobalTranz

2017 will not be a bed of roses for third party logistics service providers, nor will the coming year be filled with thorns in the sides of major supply chain entities. The Trump administration could be a redeeming feature for the logistics industry, but some of his recent promises could come at a great price.

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All Third Party Logistics Providers Are Not Created Equal

Supply Chain Network

My initial involvement in the Third Party Logistics business was early in 1993 when I became the first Director of Development for Tibbett & Britten Group in North America. Over the same time period the use of centralized procurement has also grown dramatically, driven by increasing financial and code of conduct ?

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Procurement Trends: Carving a Bigger Role in Supply Chain & Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

The Industrial Revolution helped change and bring prosperity into the world of manufacturing. As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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Purolator wins Third-Party Logistics Sustainability Award for its work with Echo Global Logistics

Supply Chain Network

Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded Logistics Quarterly’s 2011 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Sustainability Award for demonstrating leadership in sustainable supply chain practices. Echo Global Logistics, Inc. 312-276-3222.

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REPOST: The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics. third-party?logistics. About Zipline Logistics.