Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2016

The third-party logistics (3PL) market – encompassing non-asset-based transportation, warehousing, and integrated supply chain services – witnessed a decline of 8.9 The analysis compares first quarter 2016 revenues to first quarter 2015 revenues. percent in organic growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

53% of the companies in the study are 3rd party logistics companies (3PL). This makes sense because 3PLs buy a lot of trucking services and a good TMS will enable them to work much more efficiently and effectively. Many 3PLs resell their TMS to their clients. TMS Study – Key Findings. Is your company considering a new TMS?

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Benefits of 3PL Transportation Services. A customer-focused 3PL partner can take daily logistics to-dos off your plate, add efficiencies, solve problems, and save you money. The supply chain isn’t your company’s main focus or expertise but is for 3PL companies. Don’t just save but gain.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Editorial Program Supply Chain Movement 2015*. Logistics Outsourcing (3PL & 4PL). + 3PL Subway Map Europe. 3PL Subway Map Europe. Trends 2015 calendar edition Editorial planning Supply Chain Movement theme' Closing Date. Publication Date. Supply Chain Trends & Consulting. Consultancy Subway Map Europe.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. This survey continues to point towards the success 3PLs are having for their clients. As you know, the word 3PL conjures up over 50 shades of grey in the types of answers you will receive. percent and 11.50 percent, respectively.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

Nonetheless, my takeaways below from the recent GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference provides some insight about the company, it’s success to date, and where it’s heading (assuming Infor doesn’t make any significant changes). Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) June 9, 2015. Bridges2015 — Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) June 10, 2015.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015. Check out some of the country’s top freight shipping conferences and events for the rest of 2015: Can innovative technology, new business models and eCommerce re-boot the business of logistics? FTR Transportation Conference 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana; September 15-17.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a look at the warehousing part of the food product supply chain and share some of the ways that 3PL providers can protect food safety in the warehouse. 5 Ways That 3PL Providers Protect Food Safety in the Warehouse. 3PLs can provide lot control for food and pharmaceutical products.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2015

February 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The post This Week in Logistics News (April 6-10, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. 3PL Cloud/SaaS Mergers/Acquisitions This Week in News cloud Con-way Truckload FedEx Oracle Pitney Bowes TNT' Have a happy weekend!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. We list them in order of the tenth most read to the most read.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

There’s been a lot of progress made in the steel industry in general and here are some of the tips and tricks to expect from the steel fabrication industry for 2015: Buying Equipment. Use a Third Party Logistics Company : A prominent report supports the rising using of 3PLs as a way for shippers to take a competitive advantage.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2015

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Second Quarter 2015 Results. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2015 Results. For related commentary, see Is the 3PL Industry Becoming Barbell Shaped? and Convergence is the Word for 3PLs.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2015

And if you require the support of your technology and 3PL partners to accomplish your initiatives, then you should attend their user conferences and schedule meetings with their senior executives to let them know what’s working well and what improvements they can make to better serve you. Happy learning and networking in 2015!

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 29, 2015

14th Annual 3PL Summit – Europe. Datum: 14-16 October 2015. The 3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum is Europe’s largest meeting of 3PL Providers and customers featuring the biggest industry thought leaders and hard-hitting sessions exploring new opportunities, technologies and markets in logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

Recently, they started a series featuring MBAs in the supply chain space , and this post really stood out to us as Cerasis is a 3PL service provider focused on Transportation Management. . He will complete his MBA from the University of New Hampshire in 2015. To avoid confusion, let’s call 3PL what it is: outsourcing.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the 3PL industry remains hot, with another large deal announced this week: XPO Logistics is acquiring Norbert Dentressangle SA for €3.24 For related commentary, see my post from last month, “ Is the 3PL Industry Becoming Barbell-Shaped? ”.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2015

As Joe Dixon, SVP of Supply Chain at Brooks Brothers, commented at the GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference a few weeks ago: “SAP is our internal ERP system, GT Nexus is our external [supply chain] ERP system.”. The other big news this week is yet another large acquisition in the 3PL market: GEODIS is acquiring OHL for a reported $800 million.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 21, 2015

TOC Europe 2015. Date: 9-11 June 2015. The TOC Europe is the global meeting place for ports, terminals, shipping lines, 3PLs & shippers. Events 3PL Ahoy Container Supply Chain Rotterdam shipping lines TOC Europe' Venue: Ahoy, Rotterdam (NL). Organisation: TOC Worldwide. URL: www.tocevents-europe.com.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Contents Supply Chain Movement 18 – 2015 Q3. Publishing date: 18 September 2015. Winner of the last quarter (Q3-2015): Amazon. Loser of the last quarter (Q3-2015): Costco. 14 | 3PL Subway Map Europe 2015. 14 | 3PL Subway Map Europe 2015. 6 | News & Background.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Supply Chain Movement helps you along with an overview of the most important European supply chain events in 2015. ARC European Industry Forum 2015. Multichannel Supply Chain 2015. RLCON 2015. Multimodal 2015. Supply Fest 2015. 2015 Global Supply Chain ‘Thought Leadership’ Summit.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 13, 2015

Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: January 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index – February 2015. Institute for Supply Management data indicated that growth in production, orders, and inventory slowed in January…January 2015 freight shipments were up 5.6

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – January 2015. Commenting on this index, investment firm Avondale Partners said, “We see TL pricing increasing between 4% and 9% in 2015, depending on how much rate increase each carrier was successful in obtaining in 2014 and when those rate increases were achieved.”. in January.

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2020

15, 2020— Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, has earned another ISO 9001:2015 certification for its fifth facility located on Huron River Drive in Romulus, Mich. The ISO 9001:2015 certification is the leading industry standard for quality management. MELVINDALE, Mich. ,

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 19, 2015

In the 2015 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, survey results showed the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. A distinct majority—92%—of shippers report that their relationships with 3PLs generally have been successful. By 2015, three out of four jobs within the industry are expected to change.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2015

A clear sign that Mexico is currently in the supply chain spotlight was last month’s Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 in Mexico City, which attracted over 10,000 attendees and almost 200 exhibitors, including leading 3PLs, software vendors, and other supply chain and logistics companies from both the United States and Mexico.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2015 Results. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 19-23, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. announces task force to develop drone registry (Reuters). ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.7%

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

August 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). More large mergers and acquisitions were announced this week: AB InBev and SABMiller reach $100 billion deal , Dell is buying EMC for $67 billion , and in the 3PL industry, the convergence continues with DSV acquiring UTi Worldwide for $1.35 UPS Sets 2016 Rates.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 15, 2015

The theme of this year’s Descartes Evolution 2015 Global User & Partner Conference , held in May in Miami, Florida, was “Logistics Integration — What’s Next?” The post “1+1=3″ Opportunities in Logistics (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2015 Conference) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Working with an ISO 9001-certified 3PL logistics provider for your warehousing operations can offer several advantages for your business. When a 3PL warehouse provider is ISO 9001-certified, it shows an organization-wide commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This leads to greater consistency in operations.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 1, 2015

Easter 2015: Is Your Supply Chain Ready? Its... The post Easter 2015: Is Your Supply Chain Ready? appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics. 3PL Matt Magpantay Supply Chain'

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2015

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2015 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 2-6, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Ports Gridlock Reshapes the Supply Chain (WSJ – sub. Brooks Bentz Joins Transplace as President of Consulting Services.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As 2015 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. The 3PL Industry is Suffering from Gresham’s Law. Until then, here’s our final Song of the Week for 2015, “Bros” by Wolf Alice.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

Cloud Logistics Offers New Innovations in Second Upgrade of 2015. Moving on to technology news, Cloud Logistics announced new enhancements to its transportation management system (TMS), including: Advanced third party logistics (3PL) capabilities to support complex hierarchical relationships and shipping rules. WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Moving on to 3PL news: Last week in my comments about GrubHub’s two acquisitions , I said that we were going to see a lot more activity in the same-day/local delivery space in the weeks and months ahead. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 9-13, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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