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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. What business are they in? Today, you have several large retailers — yes, retailers!

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Insights from MercuryGate User Conference 2014

Talking Logistics

What do you get when you bring together shippers, logistics service providers, and a transportation management system (TMS) vendor in New Orleans? As truckload capacity continues to tighten, shippers and logistics service providers are looking for ways to leverage existing capacity as efficiently as possible.

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Editorial Program Supply Chain Movement 2014

Supply Chain Movement

Supply Chain Movement based the editorial theme planning 2014 on numerous interviews with supply chain professionals. Editorial Program Supply Chain Movement 2014*. Third Party Logistics. + Closing Date. Publication Date. Supply Chain Services. Consultancy Subway Map Europe. 7 February. 28 February. 19 September.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 17-21, 2014)

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Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. The robots keep coming — that was one of my predictions heading into 2014 (and the year before that too). Note: Descartes is a Talking Logistics sponsor. WSJ – sub.

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Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014

Talking Logistics

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Source: “Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation & Logistics,” Jason Mathers, EDF, Ryder Innovate 2014.

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TikToK Launches Logistics Service: Makes Sense?

Talking Logistics

Way back in October 2014, I asked “Do Facebook And Twitter Need A Logistics Strategy?” Read more The post TikToK Launches Logistics Service: Makes Sense?

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This Week in Logistics News (July 7-11, 2014)

Talking Logistics

May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. Another driving force, from my perspective, is the opportunity to become the dominant logistics solution provider for the mid-market, including third-party logistics providers. Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor.