Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In the supply chain world, contract logistics – where a third-party logistics (3PL) firm runs and manages warehouses on behalf of their clients, is a $200 billion plus market. For example, in contract logistics, the 3PL makes use of a warehouse management system so that they can do the job efficiently. The right IT is critical.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

Indicator 1: It’s Difficult to Track Your Inventory From Suppliers Through Final Mile. Inventory tracking and visibility must be present from the first mile through the final mile, reflecting the entire shipment lifecycle through white glove services. That’s where automation within 3PL-driven systems can add value.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Prior to Stord, it took significant time and effort from the KAI Media team to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment, requiring the use of multiple e-commerce and 3PL solutions to route hundreds of daily orders across five fulfillment facilities in the U.S., and Europe. For more information, visit [link].

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity. The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business. Types of 3PL Warehousing.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Capacity Will Grow Tighter. Capacity was stretched beyond limitations in 2014, and fleets around the country tried to optimize operations through freight reclassification, dimensional pricing models and freight consolidation, explains Jeff Berman of Logistics Management. The ELD mandate will further worsen the coming capacity crunch.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Despite this disruption, third-party logistics (3PL) providers have gone to great lengths to keep their 3PL services running full steam and prevent interruption. In this article, we’ll look at some of the things 3PLs are doing behind the scenes to keep your products flowing to your customers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL . With demand for drivers often exceeding availability, shippers find themselves forced to pay more to secure capacity and drivers across many industries. The value gained from rapid scalability and collaboration is critical for the modern supply chain.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

Proper inventory management can make or break ecommerce brands: Have too much stock and you’ll rack up storage costs and tie up cash flow. That’s why it’s crucial to track inventory management KPIs consistently. . What are KPIs & why are they important for your inventory management? Inventory KPIs.

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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 shipper ecosystem is burgeoning with more delivery orders, more inventory to be managed, more deliveries and more services than ever before. The global 3PL market, valued at $728.6B 3PLs and Logistics Operations – What’s Changed?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages. Still, the e-commerce boom pushes more freight into trucks as shippers re-think inventory levels to meet omnichannel demands. Shippers are in a competition for capacity.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Top causes of capacity constraints include: . Capacity constraints within truckload and parcel have led to spillover within the LTL market.?

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Vendor managed inventory (VMI) – when executed well – can be an efficient and cost-effective system for managing the supply of goods. Learn more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2021 What is vendor managed inventory? How does vendor managed inventory work?

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2023

How you manage your inventory is a key factor that determines the efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance of your ecommerce operations. It involves closely tracking your inventory levels to replenish your stock at the right time and maintain inventory accuracy. What is inventory reduction? Let’s get started.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Limited Warehouse Capacity. After the shipping delays and supply shortages that were caused by COVID-19, many businesses have opted to keep more inventory on-hand in distribution centers. This leads warehouses to operate at a much higher capacity than in previous years which limits the space available for increased holiday demand.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Matt and his partner, Derek Loftus started popcapacity in 2021 with the goal of delivering frictionless 3PL warehousing and fulfillment capacity by leveraging marketplace style technology and AI. Many companies, especially manufacturers, utilize a just-in-time (JIT) approach to inventory management. About p opcapacity.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Powerful scenario analysis identifies optimal locations for future plants, warehouses or 3PL locations and quickly presents impacts to cost and service in an interactive environment. Balance your capacity constraints and operational requirements in one model. Balance your capacity constraints and operational requirements in one model.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Learn how to mitigate and avoid dead stock through strategic warehousing and inventory management to lower fixed costs, combat supply chain disruptions, and overcome current peak season challenges. Excess inventory is often caused by supply exceeding demand, resulting in slow-moving inventory that can incur expensive holding costs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As a result, many shippers are revising their strategy from just-in-time inventory to just-in-case based on the hard lessons of the past two years. Tightened Capacity. Labor shortages will have a lasting effect, effectively reducing capacity for carriers and terminals. Compete for capacity. Consolidation.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

The demand caught off-guard those retailers and suppliers who relied on just-in-time inventory practices. In response, supply chain leaders are partnering with 3PLs, like GlobalTranz, who offer warehousing capabilities to transform their warehouse network and bring their products closer to the customer for rapid fulfillment.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

With the driver shortage continuing to hurt trucking capacity while boosting its cost, many shippers are looking to rail transportation to move their products across the US. When such shippers partner with 3PL providers that have rail siding at their warehouses, the process of using rail is even quicker and more efficient.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

In that case, your business might benefit from working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for your warehousing and fulfillment needs. Let your 3PL provider worry about the paperwork, billing, and staffing while you focus on your business. Working with a 3PL allows you to operate efficiently. Enjoy Cost Savings.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

If you want your facility operating at maximum capacity with low overhead, get ahead of the competition by staying on top of new warehouse management best practices and logistics best practices. Employing an internal system like a WMS advances your operations with real-time inventory tracking. Use Your Space Wisely.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 18, 2024

Third-party logistics (3PL) are fulfilling gaps between elevated demand and limited supply while remaining accessible, affordable, and compliant. Another emerging trend around inbound logistics is the robustness of inbound operations in the face of global fluctuations in the economy, capacity, and delivery times.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. Invoice remediation is especially burdensome for small freight, “less than truckload” shippers that deal with multiple units of inventory, and thus multiple invoices, per shipment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The company’s inventory, access, and security solutions integrate into existing systems to help businesses make their supply chain more efficient, accountable, and reliable in the first and final mile. Year 2025 – The Future of the 3PL Industry with Andrew Kelley. About BoxLock. Visibility of the vaccine from production to consumer.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company. It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity. Partner with a 3PL can help you find capacity where and when you need it, such as tapping regional parcel carriers and re-thinking packaging strategies.

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BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2023

Market-based demand forecasting to help you predict localized demand and placement of inventory Retailers are facing increasing pressure to offer affordable, reliable, and frictionless customer experiences. This is especially key as companies deal with rising prices due customer expectations for flexible and fast fulfillment options.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2023

In the current offering category, Blue Yonder received the highest scores possible in the criteria of enterprise inventory management, pre- and post-purchase experience, order orchestration rules, fulfillment automation, and scalability.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers should consider long-term forecast collaboration and capacity cooperation with their Tier-n suppliers. Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient. These issues are further compounded by heightened customer expectations and increased market volatility.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2024

Mid-Atlantic 3PL providers like Kanban Logistics can support your supply chain by handling drayage and container stripping services at both of these Ports. This sudden increase in traffic can strain these ports’ capacity, leading to delays in unloading and processing imports.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2021

How to Choose a 3PL for Your Ecommerce Business. Some examples of how to meet customer demand and stay agile include: Storing inventory in several distribution centers. Inventory management. Discover how to find the best mutual fit for your business. Download the Guide. What is supply chain agility? Order fulfillment.

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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! In a Nutshell!

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

In this article, we’ll examine what happened, what it means for importers, and how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can help. Thankfully, there are many 3PL providers that specialize in warehousing and distribution of solar panels. Such a 3PL partner can provide the following services. Warehousing services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

Hook Logistics is a 3rd Party logistics (3PL) firm that provides quality fulfillment services at transparent, fair rates. Hook Logistics utilizes a simple and intuitive platform to manage past orders, check inventory, and monitor/change current orders. About Hook Logistics. Hook integrates with all the leading ecommerce platforms.

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