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Last-Mile Delivery 101: How a 3PL Works With Last-Mile Carriers for Best-in-Class Fulfillment

ShipBob

Many brands have turned to a tech-enabled third-party logistics (3PL) company to help reduce costs by tapping into the technology and infrastructure needed to optimize the last-mile delivery phase. For growing brands like Ample Foods, partnering with a 3PL can alleviate the pressures of working directly with carriers.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 4-8, 2019)

Talking Logistics

The market is now at the point where providing real-time visibility to your customers, whether you’re a shipper, freight broker, or 3PL, is now table stakes to be in this industry.” More stringent customer delivery requirements is certainly one factor, with On-Time In-Full (OTIF) becoming a more critical metric.

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Study Shows Two-Thirds of Companies Yet to Execute Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

September 26, 2019) A new study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, and Spinnaker, a supply chain services company, has found that only 7% of companies are reaping the benefits of digital transformation of supply chain planning. BOSTON, Mass. and HOUSTON, Tex.

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How to Measure and Warehouse KPIs to Improve Performance

ShipBob

Fast fulfillment starts with proper warehouse management , which determines how efficiently you receive, track, and store inventory in a way that gets customers orders out the door faster. Warehousing requires keeping a close eye on performance by monitoring KPIs related to receiving, inventory management, and fulfillment. .

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Why Robust WMS Functions Maximize Parcel Fulfillment During Peak Season

Veridian Solutions

Experts believe the 2019 peak shopping season will fall short of 2018. As the 2019 holiday shopping season approaches, shippers need robust WMS functions to handle the complexities of warehouse and transportation management. As explained by 3PL Central , robust WMS functions during the peak season can enhance the customer experience.

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3PL vs 4PL: How to Know Which One is Right for You

GlobalTranz

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL?

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Freight Audit Advisor: How an Expert Amplifies Value in Perpetuity

Intelligent Audit

According to GlobalTranz , the average audit in 2019 found up to 8% in savings. Understand data-driven metrics and KPIs within the freight bill auditing services ’ software. For example, Inbound Logistics reported that freight audits resulted in 12-16% savings in 2019. Get better deals on shipping rates.

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