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Retailers Offering 3PL Services: What Is Going On?

Talking Logistics

What is a third-party logistics provider (3PL)? As I’ve commented in the past (see March 2014 post, “3PLs, What Business Are You In?”), the answers to those questions are very different today compared to a decade ago. Read more Retailers Offering 3PL Services: What Is Going On? What business are they in?

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 3PLs, so he has a very thorough understanding of the business. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 100 satisfied U.S. Logistics 4.)

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REPOST: 3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 3PLs, so he has a very thorough understanding of the business. Since 2014, Lean has worked with over 290 satisfied U.S. Logistics 4.)

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Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain and Logistics

Talking Logistics

I’ve made many supply chain and logistics predictions over the years, and have been wrong many times, including this prediction from December 2014: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. Read more Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain and Logistics.

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3PLs Show Healthy Growth through Second Quarter 2014

Logistics Viewpoints

The 3PL market – defined here as non-asset based transportation, warehousing, and integrated supply chain services, has shown healthy growth in the second quarter of 2014. The growth increased due to strong performance in the Americas and increased volumes.

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Top 10 Talking Logistics Blog Posts (May-Aug 2014)

Talking Logistics

Your 3PL as Supply Chain Risk Management Partner? Click HERE to read the Top 10 Talking Logistics Blog Posts from Jan-Apr 2014). The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Blog Posts (May-Aug 2014) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. The Big (Crappy) Data Problem in Supply Chain Management.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 20-24, 2014)

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Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Revenue and Earnings. SAP Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Results. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Results. August 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Moving on to technology news (or is it 3PL news?), compared to $0.26