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

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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? Warehousing costs are rising.

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10 Factors for Picking a Great Third-Party Logistics Service Provider in 2022

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Selecting the right third-party logistics service provider can be a challenging experience for companies. After the coronavirus pandemic dismantled many supply chains, business continuity planning, technology and automation, and supplier diversity became the top priorities for supply chains everywhere.

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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Having been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, The Loadstar, CBS News, Freight Waves, and Transport Topics, Brashier lends his expertise on US and global supply chain matters.

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Fulfilling Big Bulky Small Parcels with Dusty Holcomb

The Logistics of Logistics

Dusty is the CEO of Red Stag Fulfillment is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is committed to developing, inspiring, and leading a team of client-centric problem solvers who are constantly innovating and adapting new techniques and technologies to serve clients better.

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Warehouse Automation Definition, Benefits and Issues

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Warehouse automation is an increasingly popular way to maximize efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations. For a warehouse to work efficiently and profitably, many vital tasks need attention, and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) is one of them. What is the Warehouse Management system (WMS)?

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6 Ways to Use Technology to Optimize Your Supply Chain

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

If we look to the future, advanced technologies can adapt to changes in the marketplace and optimize the supply chain. Implementing technology without the insight of industry experts has led some supply chain managers down many expensive dead ends, often creating as many problems as they solved.

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The Future of Third-Party Logistics Beyond COVID: Where Do We Go from Here

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

The supply chain crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic is changing everything. The Financial Times reports a top executive at UPS expects the supply chain crisis created by the pandemic will inflict lasting damage. What challenges are supply chains facing because of the pandemic?