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Managing a Third Party Logistics Partnership

The Logistics of Logistics

Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. The post Managing a Third Party Logistics Partnership appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Never sign a contract without visitation to the 3PL.

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Employing this S.M.A.R.T. Technique with a Logistics Company to Create Total Stakeholder Satisfaction

GlobalTranz

Today we continue our series on successfully working with a logistics company, often called a third party logistics company by focusing on how to properly understand the success of the engagement by knowing all the key performance indicators that a shipper could put in place. Both find a “win-win” middle ground.

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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

This is the first post in an ongoing series on effective KPI management from third party logistics consultant, Chuck Intrieri, of The Lean Supply Chain. . To be unified is to collaborate and trust the shipper/customer Third Party Logistics Service Provider (3PL) relationship. Collaboration.

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5 Outstanding Transport & Logistics Book for Managers

Supply Chain Opz

It covers a lot of ground, including all modes of transportation such as air, sea, land, pipe together with 6 chapters dedicated to performance improvement such as transportation planning, execution, risk management, transportation technology, third party logistics provide and current issues. Then, there is no more headache!

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Warehouse Cost Savings: 5 Key Areas of Focus and 13 Practical Objectives

GlobalTranz

Labor costs are typically the largest expense in the warehouse, and in many operations, such as third-party logistics providers (3PLs), it can account for up to 50% of a warehouse's total operating costs. The backbone of Lean Six Sigma methodology, DMAIC ensures sustained, defect-free performance and highly competitive costs.

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How Shippers And Logistics Providers Can Keep The Relationship Fresh

Talking Logistics

The relationship between a shipper and a logistics provider often starts as a transactional process. 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.

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Certifications Grow as Part of Third-Party Logistics Providers’ (3PLs) Capabilities

Tompkins Blog

The SmartWay and C-TPAT certification percentages are not surprising; however, the percentages for ISO, Six Sigma, and Lean certification are unexpected. Shippers are becoming more attuned to requiring 3PLs to use ISO, Six Sigma, and Lean to drive the continuous improvement of operations.