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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

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. For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 28 – August 1, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Reports 2014 Second-quarter Results. Here are some details from the press release: New Breed had revenue of approximately $597 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $77 million for the trailing 12 months ended June 30, 2014. . So, how can you determine if a 3PL is ahead of the curve? Con-way Inc.

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7 Strategic Performance Business Practices with 3PL KPIs and 4 KPI Problems to Solve

GlobalTranz

We continue our series on understanding the 3PL KPIs (Key performance indicators) from 3PL consultant, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain as it relates to the engagement with a 3PL. 7 Strategic Performance Business Practices to Provide the Ability to Manage 3PL KPIs. There must be some of the 3PL KPIs for I.T.

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16 Cost Reduction Strategies in Inventory Management

Unleashed

Set reorder points for your most frequently purchased items As your business grows, it can be difficult to keep track of the right time and stock level at which to reorder more products. Setting reorder points for the most frequently purchased items can help significantly improve inventory efficiencies and save costs.

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TMS Study 2015

The Logistics of Logistics

The smart folks at TMS software research firm Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. What is a Transportation Management Software? Many 3PLs resell their TMS to their clients.

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Is the Package Under your Tree?

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2014, ecommerce strategies grew in importance. Aggressively design and test products online and then bring the data into your forecasting tools to predict sales of new products by channel. Problems continue, but 2014 was the year of experimentation. I would build my own warehouses or very carefully pick a 3PL partner.

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TMS Study 2015

The Logistics of Logistics

The smart folks at Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. What is a Transportation Management Software? 53% of the companies in the study are 3rd party logistics companies (3PL).

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