Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2014
Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. Develop a Shared Vision Statement with Your 3PL. Time for a New RFP.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Prior to starting AscendTMS, Tim co-founded and ran a national 3PL, where he invited Palm Beach Capital LLC to become minority equity shareholder in July, 2009 in order to speed both internal growth and outside acquisitions. The 3PL grew yearly, including during the “great recession”, with load counts being the most robust ever.
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Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 6, 2013
A substantial 2,342 industry executives provided usable responses to the survey, including users and nonusers of 3PL services as well as 3PL providers. Nearly three in five (58%) shippers are reducing or consolidating the number of 3PLs they use. Many 3PL-shipper relationships are not set up to support innovation.
Supply Chain View from the Field
APRIL 19, 2013
Gerard Chick and I had a good chat over skype this morning, and we both started jotting down a few facts… Banks are buying up gold and moving currency out since 2009. A major provider of apparel is seeking to bypass 3PL in the hopes of taking out costs, but are in fact being bypassed themselves by the retailer.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2014
As you all know the dreaded RFP—or Request for Proposals—is a source of tension, angst and for many of us, a lot of grunt work. A note from Adrian Gonzalez: When I read this post by Kate, I was reminded of a post I wrote back in 2009 ago titled, “In Search of a Smart 3PL Request-for-Proposal.”
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
He joined Logistics Bureau Group back in 2009 and commenced by running the benchmarking business known as Benchmarking Success. My first step was to engage Benchmarking Success (BMS) to understand what the “best” for each business really meant from an independent source. What makes them tick? What ticks them off?
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Shipping during the holidays does not have to be a source of frustration; however, smooth holiday shipping requires significant planning ahead of time. Holiday joy has come early this year with Americans likely to pay the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices since 2009. They keyword, is planning! How can shippers stay ahead?
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