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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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This Week in Logistics News (July 22-26, 2013)

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Choice Logistics Named Top 100 Learning Organization. percent from Q2 2012. percent from Q2 2012) and diluted earnings per share was $0.96 in the second quarter of 2012. percent from Q2 2012) and diluted earnings per share was $0.96 in the second quarter of 2012. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.1%

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This Week in Logistics News (October 7-11, 2013)

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percent from August 2012. percent since October 2012. Continued high turnover shows that the market for qualified, experienced drivers remains extremely tight,” ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (October 7-11, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Movement 22 – Logistics Outsourcing

Supply Chain Movement

Unilever wants to improve its planning and differentiation. Strategic moves among logistics providers. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation.

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Want a Better Supply Chain? Here Are 4 Reasons to Outsource Your Transportation Management

Talking Logistics

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. dollars) in 2012 – a 9.9% But it’s not just limited to large corporations. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

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Managing for Daily Improvement: Bridging the Gap Across Teams and KPIs

Talking Logistics

For companies focused on continuous improvement, MDI is the springboard to answering how processes can be improved, and LSS provides the tools to implement these improvements. Continuous Improvement from the Bottom Up. Eberly has more than 20 years of experience in transportation and logistics industries.

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Delivering Hope: Taimen Transport Ships Life-Saving Vaccines

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Taimen Transport LLC is a rapidly growing logistics company located in Chattanooga, TN specializing in over-the-road transportation. It was a virtuous cycle of compounding improvements and growth. Taimen has an extensive background in time-critical delivery and expedited shipments going back to 2012. Turvo is trust manifest.”.