Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Whether you need to inform management that your performance is superior or has improved, or identify opportunities in the procurement process to drive additional economic value – there is no better time to benchmark and bid your carrier rates than now. How a 3PL Can Help. The 2016 Race for the White House.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Having clear expectations is one among the four common mistakes that 3PL companies get into logistics contracts. Find out more in this video: Related article on this topic has appeared in our Benchmarking Success site, check this out: How to Prevent Your 3PL Contract from Harming Logistics Performance. How is this possible?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The need for this next-gen technology has contributed to the significant growth of the 3PL market in recent years. But while 10-15 years ago shippers would engage with 3PLs simply as a means to access technology, that technology is much more ubiquitous and more readily accessible today.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Step 3: Develop a Customer-Centric Supply Chain Model.

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NFI Industries

MAY 2, 2017

Collecting data and utilizing that data to establish performance benchmarks is extremely valuable. These benchmarking metrics can be used to compare performance factors against competitors, industry averages, and previous performance metrics. There is more data available today than ever before 1.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

What is the path to building successful and lasting 3PL-customer relationships? That was the main theme of a panel session I led at last month’s MercuryGate User Conference 2013 , which included the following 3PL executives: Shelli Austin , VP at Integrated Distribution Services (IDS). Michael Bartz , CIO at ReTrans.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Third-party logistics (or 3PL) providers, are standing on the brink of breakout growth. The global 3PL market, valued at $728.6B While 3PL providers want to adapt to this new market opportunity, their existing logistics operations often have a hard time keeping pace with these growing demands. BILLION by 2025.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. A 3PL is a common orchestrated relationship, in which the provider is part of the day-to-day operations with frequent communications.”. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The 12th Annual European 3PL Summit. The 3PL Product you Provide is at a Crossroads – Commoditized Service or Value Added Offering? Europe’s only C-level logistics event will enable you to: Benchmark your strategic plan against the industry and discover if you have a USP customers want to pay for. Datum: 18-20 november 2014.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

He joined Logistics Bureau Group back in 2009 and commenced by running the benchmarking business known as Benchmarking Success. Steven, you were a customer of Benchmarking Success with three different companies, most recently as Supply Chain Director with Ingram Micro, the world’s largest IT distributor. The rest is history.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Here are the 9 key topics to understand in the relationsihp between the shipper and the 3PL. To be unified is to collaborate and trust the shipper/customer Third Party Logistics Service Provider (3PL) relationship. 3PL/Shipper/Customer Rewards. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge. Collaboration.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 29, 2015

14th Annual 3PL Summit – Europe. 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. Datum: 14-16 October 2015.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 24, 2021

Brad began his career in Chicago at a top ranked domestic 3PL. FreightWaves provides the ability to benchmark, analyze, monitor & forecast the $9.6T FW benchmarks, analyzes, monitors, and forecasts freight analytics so you don’t have to. Users can upload lane and cost data and benchmark themselves against their peers.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Benchmarking Success: 3PL Warehousing. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: FACT – The 4 Warehouse Design Principles. Supply Chain Secrets: Triadic Warehouse and More Warehouse Tips. Dawson Consulting: Warehouse Management. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 6, 2021

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Why 3PL Relationships are Fraught—And How to Manage Them. Benchmarking Success: Focus on what Matters. Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services. 8 Reasons Companies Bring Outsourced Operations Back In-house.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. these are the main conclusions from Supply Chain Movement’s annual study as the basis for the 3pl subway map europe 2016, which shows the specific services of the most important logistics service providers. 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Choose country.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MAY 22, 2023

As an ISO-9001 certified supply chain management, warehousing services , and 3rd-Party logistics (3PL) provider, BR Williams of Oxford, Alabama, understands the importance of reducing its carbon footprint and maintaining a sustainable business.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Watch Now The growing spotlight on last-mile delivery As we navigate the digital age, industries like e-commerce, 3PL (third-party logistics), retail, and manufacturing are experiencing a seismic shift in how they operate, particularly in the realm of deliveries. Missed the real-time buzz? Insights are just a click away!

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Is it the 3PL company who screw it up? Benchmarking Success: How to Prevent Your 3PL Contract from Harming Logistics Performance. Benchmarking Success: How to Prevent Your 3PL Contract from Harming Logistics Performance. And when Logistics Outsourcing goes wrong, I get questions like “Who’s to blame?

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Your buyers or your 3PL might be taking advantage of opportunistic contracts— trucks that were cheap for a single event, but do not reflect the market price next year. Modelers generally use three methods: quotes from carriers, regression analysis , and benchmark (market) data. – Are there data points for every season?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

In this post, I will outline how to select reliable core carriers and find the right third party logistics provider (3PL) for your business. Select the perfect 3PL to augment your truckload strategy. You might ask, “Do I need to limit myself to only one 3PL?” Most of the time, yes — one 3PL is ideal. Risk control.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

CarrierDirect offers Management Consulting: assessment & benchmarking, capacity strategy, compensation, recruiting, onboarding, training, development, workflows, processes, supply chain resiliency, transportation & distribution strategy, sales & operational planning.

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 11, 2019

Performance benchmarking. Again, I would assert the “Power of Two” is again at work; by having one in-house site and one outsourced is an effective way to benchmark your business, challenging both your own operations folks and the 3PL to perform at peak levels. Flexibility and scalability. The Outlook. Jeff Ashcroft.

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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. The more users and the greater the usage, the richer the data set for benchmarking, analysis and, ultimately, insights to help organizations improve their KPIs. More users = more data = more potential value.

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Stord

APRIL 13, 2023

“Knowing what we have is better than anything on the market, we decided to make it available for all 3PLs and brands who are looking to increase efficiency in their own warehouses.” Compared to benchmarks with other systems, early adopters saw up to a 75% reduction in packout process time. “We

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 4, 2018

3PL vs 4PL. In a market with thousands of third party logistics (3PL) providers it can be a daunting task figuring out which provider belongs where along each link of your supply chain. In its simplest essence, any shipper looking to use a 3PL or 4PL is looking to refine their process and simplify its management. Scalability.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

In response, more shippers have ditched their practices of working with carriers directly for third-party logistics provider (3PL) partnerships. So, third-party companies can provide better benchmarking, analysis and reporting of actions in your company. What Can Shippers Do to Improve Customer Experience? Fixing issues is not enough.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In this episode we dive into contract rates vs spot rates, 3PLs vs 4PLs, 5 reasons why you should benchmark your carriers, and some advantages of shipping LTL. 5 Reasons Why You Should Benchmark Your Carriers. -. 3PL vs 4PL. To submit your questions email. tdooner@abornandco.com. or tweet @AbornCLPod. Stitcher. ,

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 14, 2013

The report will also be published in various LinkedIn groups, on our website and presented at the 3PL/CSCO Summit in Amsterdam coming November. >>Click Trends benchmark Inspired-Search salary supply chain professionals survey' >>Click here to participate.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

Benchmarking progress and use of all transportation modes. Hiring outside experts to help manage both inbound and outbound freight, such as hiring a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Conducting annual procurement exercises. Leveraging a web-based and constraint-based bidding tool, such as a transportation management system (TMS).

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The third party logistics (3PL) model, while critical to smaller, low-volume shippers, has never been the best option for organizations shipping moderate-to-high volumes of freight. Purveyors of logistics IT solutions have been warning of the shortcomings of 3PL tech for years. They’re designed mostly to automate tendering processes.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

However, it’s important to review your pattern of freight spend in relation to sales so that you may set a benchmark. Why Benchmarking Alone Isn’t Enough for Proper Transportation Cost Analysis. Furthermore, you can prepare for the change by understanding what 3PLs can do to help attempt to maintain lower prices of transportation.

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ShipBob

APRIL 15, 2024

However, it’s also important to consider any industry-specific GMROI benchmarks to make sure that your business is keeping up with the competition. puts it far behind the competition, as the GMROI benchmark in this industry for 2021 is $3.90. per order compared to their previous 3PL. a good result, or a bad one?

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 26, 2023

I recently did some work exploring the world of Warehouse Management Systems – which a professional in the 3PL field called “the heartbeat of a DC- you can’t run one without it!”

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 3, 2017

More from Excellent SCDigest Benchmark Study that Sheds Light on Increasingly Important Topic

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