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Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz

The Logistics of Logistics

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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Develop a Shared Vision Statement with Your 3PL

Talking Logistics

This change in mission statement and objective reminded me of the Jaguar and Unipart Logistics case study I wrote about a few years ago. Ideally, 3PLs and customers should develop a shared vision statement that aligns with the objectives and desired outcomes of the end customer , which in many cases is the consumer.

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3PL Executive Insights from MercuryGate User Conference 2013

Talking Logistics

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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The Road to Big Data Visibility Doesn’t Run Through Your 3PL Technology

Talking Logistics

Should you implement a technology solution from a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or is it more effective to select a pure-play TMS provider to leverage your data? Many shippers gravitate toward the 3PL supplied technology model for a number of reasons: one throat to choke, one less relationship to manage, etc.

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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. Amazon Inside P&G Warehouses: A Case of “What’s In It for We”. Develop a Shared Vision Statement with Your 3PL. Time for a New RFP. Collaborate?

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3PL Industry Trends and a Forthcoming Identity Crisis

Logistics Bureau

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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Logistics KPIs Case Study: Whirlpool’s Supply Chain and Logistics Success Driven by Effective KPI Implementation

GlobalTranz

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We started the series first by " 9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL."