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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

The right service provider should prioritize value as a trusted advisor and analytics partner. Focus on Carrier Procurement and Management. Since a transportation management services provider’s whole business is transportation, any selection process must also focus on what that entity does to procure and manage its carriers.

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Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation

Talking Logistics

Implementing proven procurement processes for oilfield trucking. The post Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. 3PL Transportation Management Upcoming Episodes Alaster Love Oil and Gas Transplace transportation'

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REPOST: The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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Why Strategic Partnerships Enable OTR Freight Management

GlobalTranz

Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL . Descriptive analytics focuses on utilizing historical data to understand events that transpired and what happened within the network over a set period. The value gained from rapid scalability and collaboration is critical for the modern supply chain.

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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. 3PL/Shipper/Customer Rewards. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL. Descriptive analytics focuses on utilizing historical data to understand events that transpired and what happened within the network over a set period.

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

Talking Logistics

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. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation. 3PLs Need to Take Broader Perspective. Develop a Shared Vision Statement with Your 3PL.