The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Marty has worked with Ruan for over 25 years and has held a series of positions with increasing responsibility within sales, supply chain solutions, quality, and logistics. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and Technology.

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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. What is considered logistics vs what is considered supply chain? So what is a 3PL? What are the 3PL Services? Vendor Managed Inventory. Supply Chain Security Analysis.

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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. What is considered logistics vs what is considered supply chain? So what is a 3PL? What are the 3PL Services? Vendor Managed Inventory. Supply Chain Security Analysis.

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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. What is considered logistics vs what is considered supply chain? So what is a 3PL? What are the 3PL Services? Vendor Managed Inventory. Supply Chain Security Analysis.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. The third-party logistics (3PL) industry — those that help businesses efficiently manage logistics across their supply chains (from 3PLs to truckers to warehouse managers) — represents an $800 billion industry on its own.”

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Ware2Go

APRIL 28, 2023

Dock-to-stock time is a critical factor in supply chain management. As soon as money is spent on inventory, the clock starts ticking. Every minute that product sits on a truck, cargo ship, or warehouse dock is a minute that it can’t be turned back into revenue. Inventory is received at the loading dock 2.

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3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. Advantage 3PL.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog post from end-to- end global supply chain services company, Flash Global. We are excited to feature this company as they deal in the fast moving world of complex global supply chain solutions. In the LTL world, where we specialize, this is also true. We hope you enjoy!

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Savi

JUNE 14, 2019

From there, it can move horizontally to deliver cargo and packages for others and compete with other logistics service providers. However, you do need the right tools for the job. Your business can also have those tools to fine-tune your supply chain. Not necessarily.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

Retail supply chain management has always been a complicated and complex process. But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Technology is such a constant force for change that we tend to look at new technological innovations as almost normal — or at least par for the course. But the fact remains that technological advances are regularly disruptive to old methods and approaches. Inventory management techniques. How automation can help.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

As climate change drives up the regularity of natural disasters, supply chains must rely on real time data to thrive. . . . . Supply Chains at Risk. How then can your business protect itself from the risks of such overwhelming supply chain disruptions? Graham Parker. . To put it simply, context matters.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. We think you’ll enjoy this year-end recap of supply chain innovations and best practices.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions. For related commentary, see A New Era for Global Trade Management Software? and Accelerating Supply Chain Speed and Efficiency with Global Trade Data. SAP Fuels New Era of Social Collaboration to Transform Work.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

But what if there was a way to improve last-mile delivery earlier on in the ecommerce supply chain ? It’s typically the first step in order fulfillment and requires thorough supply chain planning , from understanding production lead times to developing a warehouse receiving process.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

It includes critical information such as a comprehensive inventory of the shipment’s contents, the shipping and receiving parties, and the destination. No one would really know what was on any cargo ship until they opened each individual package.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The people on the ground–my contacts in the 3PL, freight forwarding and transportation industry–know that the labor strife is only a part of the larger story. Others say February… Where they all agree is that the labor union discord was the icing on the top of a broken link in the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2015

This was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, which is typical for August, so let’s go straight to it: Macy’s expands same day delivery to 17 cities as it challenges Amazon ( Reuters ). Cargo Chief Cracks the Code on Transportation Capacity. Harrison, Macy’s, Inc. chief omnichannel officer. “

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. Port of Long Beach sees highest Q3 cargo volume in history (Cargo Business News). I plan to explore those questions next week with shipper executives at a 3PL client meeting. Inventory Management.

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Vinculum

MARCH 25, 2021

That’s why the five foundations of a successful and profitable warehouse are: Customer Service, Efficiency, Automation, 3PL Partnership and Speed to Market. Running a warehouse or manufacturing operation requires a constant balance of managing inventory, performance, complexity and more. Technology & Automation.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ). Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ).

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Many retailers were slow to invest in required technologies until 2020 when the COVID pandemic temporarily forced physical stores to close and/or limit hours of operation, e-commerce purchases jumped, and last-mile delivery providers struggled to deliver goods on time to consumers. Macy's has struggled with lowering its last-mile costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. I am worried.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. In other news… JDA Software to Release Next-Generation Solution for In-Store E-Commerce Picking Operations. On the 3PL front, C.H.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

With online sales volumes poised to increase yet again this holiday season, supply chains everywhere are making preparations to deal with the challenging influx of customers and business. Supply and Demand. Partnering with a 3PL gives supply chains of all sizes the upper hand in competing with e-commerce giants like Amazon.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2013

Pick and Pack services are offered by many businesses that specialize in supply chain management solutions. Pick and pack is a part of a complete supply chain management process that is commonly used in, but not limited to, the retail distribution of goods. Many of the big box retail chains use VMI very successfully.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Food Logistics reported last week: “Amazon continues to invest the capital and the resources to create a global logistics network that will soon become capable of three-day deliveries to nearly anywhere in the world… It’s part of a strategy to make Amazon the largest third-party logistics (3PL) provider worldwide.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). Elementum Expands Supply Chain Management Suite with New Inventory App Powered by World’s Product Graph™.

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Savi

MARCH 14, 2019

Last year’s conference discussed many similar topics regarding ocean shipments, but now, there was an overarching dialogue about the influence of technology in global shipments. Beneficial Cargo Owners, or BCOs, openly said shipping price increases are necessary for carriers to stay profitable.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Understand data-driven metrics and KPIs within the freight bill auditing services ’ software. A dedicated account manager is a valuable resource for companies that perform their own freight audits or those using software to get the basics of freight audit data compiled. Identify potential loss leaders so you can reduce carrier costs.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers (WSJ – sub. And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers (WSJ – sub.

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20Cube Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2019

This helps organisations achieve efficiency and cost-effectiveness, helping them transform their supply chain processes by better forecasting and procurement planning. . Thus, enabling the supply chain not only in achieving Just In Time inventory models but also managing their sales predictions. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. I am worried.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2021

One day, you get notified by your manufacturer that there will be a delay, and you have no idea when you’ll receive the next batch of sellable inventory to meet customer demand. . From natural disasters to material shortages, minor and major supply chain disruptions can happen at any time. What is supply chain resilience?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone. Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. Jeremy Thone is the Marketing Director at 3PL Systems, which is a transportation management system software company based in Signal Hill, California.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor transportation infrastructure, and the lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility. As a result, inventory builds up, costs rise, and customers wait longer for their products to arrive.

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