Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

But in the context of the Shippers Council, the shipper is the cargo owner (or BCO beneficial cargo owner), usually a manufacturer, who contracts with a logistics service provider (LSP), which, in the Councils definition, can be a transportation (land, sea, air) company, an express company, a forwarder, or a full-fledged 3PL.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 4, 2025

Subscribe What is a 3PL? Third-party logistics (3PL) providers can handle everything from warehousing and returns to international order fulfillment — and the UK is home to some of the most renowned 3PL companies in the world. The Ultimate Guide Including Definitions of 1PL, 2PL, and 4PL!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. Companies have two options to consider for fulfillment operations: in-house fulfillment or outsourcing fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Pain of Picking the Wrong 3PL with Esther Kestenbaum Prozan. Esther Kestenbaum Prozan and Joe Lynch discuss the pain of picking the wrong 3pl. Esther has also held SVP and VP roles with retail marketing technology companies specializing in mobile, ad tech and data analytics. Key Takeaways: The Pain of Picking the Wrong 3PL.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. The 3PL sector has at least three levels of change to consider and a possible makeover, sooner than some may think. What Market Are 3PLs Really In? Confusing the need with the means has been the undoing of many companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

We have the same problem in the 3PL business. We are surrounded by so many different types of 3PLs and 3PL services. So what is a 3PL? Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. What are the 3PL Services?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

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. Amazon Inside P&G Warehouses: A Case of “What’s In It for We”. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation. The Google TMS? Collaborate?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2 GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Login Home About us The Enchange way of working Clients & Results Industries we’ve worked in Testimonials Services Route to Market & Distribution Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Analytics Supply Chain Talent Hub Case Studies Career Blog 20 Steps to RtM Excellence Posts Supply Chain Excellence Posts Our Bloggers Contact Us Route to (..)

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

The right service provider should prioritize value as a trusted advisor and analytics partner. The right 3PL provider partnership will be transparent about their carrier vetting and qualification process. It’s not simply figuring out what to do with transportation alone that can impact the decision to work with a full-service 3PL.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. Bricz is a consultancy with a focus on all things warehousing – appropriately headquartered in the logistics hotbed of Atlanta. I’ve completed research on supply chain planning (SCP) boutiques. What is a boutique?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. then secure on-demand transportation, warehousing and labor assets dynamically, re-planning flexibly as conditions change.

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ShipBob

JUNE 9, 2025

You’re ready to outsource to a 3PL. This post gives you an in-depth guide to what a 3PL RFP is, why it’s important, and how to write one for your business. What is a 3PL RFP (request for proposal)? Why does the 3PL RFP process matter? Adelina Zotta & Connor Westby, Co-Founders of NutriPaw What is a 3PL RFP used for?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 6, 2025

Home January 06, 2025 Warehouse Automation Reflections for 2024 and What Lies Ahead in 2025: Part 2/3 Rick Faulk , Chief Executive Officer What will the future hold for warehouses in 2025? The rise in e-commerce and omnichannel demand drives the need for flexible warehouse automation. Shift to Using 3PLs Will Accelerate.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2025

Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the worlds leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Warehousing 3.) Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 3PLs, so he has a very thorough understanding of the business. Warehousing 4.) Warehousing Services.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

With growing consumer expectations for faster delivery, shippers are expecting value-added logistics services from 3PL operators. This increases the urgency for 3PLs to leverage on the best market trends to increase logistics flexibility. There is certainly high potential for both 3PLs and manufacturers to become more efficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

While supply chain software companies offer solutions that come with analytic solutions, the data used for the analytics is usually archived data. Longbow Advantage’s main business has been doing warehouse management system (WMS) implementations. The archived data, used for analytics, is not real-time.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

The 3PL industry is experiencing growth as shippers and companies turn to logistics experts for various facets of the supply chain so the manufacturing and distribution companies may focus on their core. But the greater transformation in today’s 3PL landscape is the changing perception of logistics service providers.

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Turvo

APRIL 24, 2025

This is where logistics data analytics tools come in. From predictive forecasting to real-time shipment tracking, analytics tools give logistics teams the visibility and intelligence they need to compete in an increasingly data-driven world. Optimizing Operational Efficiency Every supply chain generates massive amounts of data.

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ShipBob

APRIL 9, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What are warehouse functions? But they couldn’t be more wrong: a warehouse is a dynamic hub of activity that is the foundation of the entire ecommerce order fulfillment process. What are warehouse functions? However, managing warehouse functions is no simple feat.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The project was focused on combining the spare parts warehouses from two of the brands owned by the automaker. They came without any changes to the DC network or the 3PL contracts. However, the project also identified savings from the consolidation of the third-party logistics (3PL) contracts. These were the easy savings.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As supply chains become more complex and globalized, many companies find it beneficial to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle some or all of their transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment needs. They offer flexible management of labor, warehouse space, inventory, and transportation assets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

At our Blue Yonder ICON event later in April this year and 3PL Execution Forum in June, 3PL and 4PL companies will explain how they are leveraging innovations as an advantage. Now, logistics providers are accelerating the pace to adopt new technologies to serve customer-first and eCommerce expectations. At SodaStream, which provides 1.5

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is increasing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce. The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Pain of Picking the Wrong 3PL with Esther Kestanbaum Prozan. Esther Kestanbaum Prozan and Joe Lynch discuss the pain of picking the wrong 3pl. Esther has also held SVP and VP roles with retail marketing technology companies specializing in mobile, ad tech and data analytics. Key Takeaways: The Pain of Picking the Wrong 3PL.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Our comprehensive services portfolio for the logistics industry spans Digital Strategy Consulting , Data Analytics & Engineering , Platform Development , and Intelligent Automation. Load Board Integration – Creating a Profound Value Proposition for 3PL. Learn More About Streamline Your Logistics Operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and Technology.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 14, 2022

The logistics and warehousing markets are growing and changing fast. For 3PL providers, this change presents some serious opportunities. With the right business strategy, third-party logistics providers can likely secure…

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Historically, brokers and 3PL (Third Party Logistics) firms, as a result of their safe relationships with corporate shippers, have intentionally kept pricing and discounts as abstract as possible to maintain a false sense of savings for the end user. Combined, the $4.3 Key Takeaways: The SwanLeap Story.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this effort, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) are essential because they provide a variety of supply chain management solutions that simplify warehouse operations, order processing, and transportation. LSPs generally endow tremendous inventory management and warehousing solutions, conveyance of orders and international logistics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

The promise of computational power plus AI means predictive analytics are the way forward, Petro says. He adds that it’s no wonder that only 15% of U.K. consumers trust retailers on pricing, with that figure at 24% in the U.S. Then, there’s the power of AI to model consumer groups and forecast human behavior.

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ModusLink Corporation

JUNE 30, 2024

Allowing a 3PL to Take Over Warehouse Responsibilities. One strategy that has gained significant traction is having a 3PL takeover warehouse responsibilities. This approach offers numerous benefits, enabling companies to focus on their core competencies while leveraging the expertise and resources of a 3PL provider.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

In today’s competitive market, the successful operation of a business hinges on the smooth integration of various processes and information management systems, especially when it comes to 3PL integration. Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Our strategy was to lead with shippers, then onboard their vast networks of carrier, broker and 3PL partners. And it must integrate with a myriad of internal and external systems such as transportation management, warehouse management, order management, ERP, weather and traffic systems and many more. Data integrity. Consumability.

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