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Consumer Demand Helping Drive 3PL Industry Growth

Talking Logistics

The need for this next-gen technology has contributed to the significant growth of the 3PL market in recent years. But while 10-15 years ago shippers would engage with 3PLs simply as a means to access technology, that technology is much more ubiquitous and more readily accessible today.

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How Shippers And Logistics Providers Can Keep The Relationship Fresh

Talking Logistics

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. Central to achieving this is a joint commitment to nurture and evolve the shipper-3PL relationship. What are their pain points?