Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Providing business intelligence and insights, as well access to supply chain experts and innovative technology, are what customers expect from their 3PL partners today (see “ 4 Important Factors to Consider When Evaluating 3PL Partners ”). I encourage you to watch the brief interviews to get the full story on their case studies.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 14, 2025

National 3PL provider WSI took these issues to task by working directly with a Fortune 500 manufacturer and tailoring a contract warehouse labor management program to remove inefficiencies, transform operations, and positively impact their supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2022

He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. Jim and his team have done the research to really understand what shippers want from their 3PL.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2016

Prior to the merger, order fulfillment for the train side of the business was managed by a third-party logistics provider (3PL), while the NASCAR collectibles side of the business managed its own fulfillment from a 75,000 square foot warehouse in North Carolina.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. LMA’s approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Case Studies. Would you like to understand supply chain management concept but dont have time to study from a supply chain textbook ? Each customer in US or EU might already control the source of raw materials, ask you to provide dedicated production lines, nominate 3pl companies and air/sea carriers. A Case Study.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This has several benefits, especially for SMEs: you can avoid steep investment costs, and take advantage of the specialised skills and knowledge a 3PL cross docking provider offers. Three case studies Cross docking strategies are used around the world and across different industries. What are the advantages of cross docking?

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

AI/ML algorithms analyze data to provide actionable recommendations, such as increasing production capacity, reallocating inventory, reducing prices, or switching suppliers and 3PL service providers. Companies must focus on developing these skills internally with the help of strategic service providers.

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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 Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Several poor outsourcing decisions had led to excessive 3PL expenses. Findings included the following problems. Sunsweet Growers.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The cartons were then transported just a few hundred feet through a tunnel to an adjoining building that was operated by a 3PL, where the products were stored and later shipped to retail distribution centers. I later realized that the situation was actually worse across the CPG industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

Contract manufacturing or 3PL data often will have a 24-hour latency due to batch integration. Figure 4 is a case study from Lenovo. What most companies want is a system with prescriptive analytics to tell them when a shipment is expected to be late and what action to take. 2) Latency. Example of Social Sentiment Analysis.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. 3PL inbound logistics services. Third-party procurement services from a 3PL can help. But there may be more to it than you realize.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Bill Heaney is the CCO of DB Schenker USA, a 150 year old leading global freight forwarder and 3PL provider. The Green Corridor: Saving Whales in California – A Case Study in Regional Collaboration. About the Author.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

As a 3PL company, GEODIS handles many different operations within its distribution centers. Download the case study to learn more. In order to increase overall productivity, GEODIS determined that the flexibility offered by Vecna Robotics would be ideal for the complex operation in their dynamic workflows.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Electronics Kitting and Assembly with 3PL Solutions. By harnessing the capabilities of a global 3PL partner, companies can unlock new possibilities for efficiency, scalability, and innovation in their electronics assembly processes. Engineer is Holding New HDD Hard Drive.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

Since a modern business is shifting from manufacturing to service, this article will provide a review of literature and a case study of the company at a forefront of the service supply chain frontier. One of the most notable case study is from a company called Zappos.com. They have a warehouse very close to 3PL''s hub.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

In a similar vein, a major 3PL that I spoke to last week at Eye for Transport is considering discontinuing the traditional storage of spare parts and initiating a new service to do 3D printing of parts on demand. Along the way, I will be doing more work on network design case studies. Here I share a cut of the data.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2018

In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Venture Global Solutions ) that are leading the way in driving continuous improvement and innovation in yard management.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2017

In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Batory Foods) that are leading the way in driving continuous improvement and innovation in yard management.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With the economic benefits of free trade zones now more evident than ever, it’s essential to ask: “is your 3PL taking full advantage of the cost savings that free trade zones can provide?” Choosing the Right 3PL Choosing the right 3PL to create and manage a free trade zone is of utmost importance. 13 January 2023.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The Tracker provides real time alerts that enable shippers and their 3PL partners to respond and recover the shipment in the case of temperature breech, tampering, shock, damage, theft, and a variety of other factors. Biocair case study. Optimize Courier case study. Mercury case study.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 15, 2017

Especially for a third party logistics (3PL) company, it might seem like the older world of logistics and the far younger generation affiliated with Twitter wouldn’t connect. Share your white papers, case studies or articles from other key figures in your industry. Write blogs, create eye-catching graphics, and tweet about them.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Check out Reverse Logistics and the Power of Your 3PL! The post A Case Study in Reverse Logistics Optimization! “This has been an excellent example of how ModusLink can deliver measurable value for our computing and hardware clients,“ explains ModusLink’s Vice President of Global Client Development. Learn more at [link].

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Case Studies. A couple of months ago, I asked one question on Quora about how 3pl companies select a warehouse or facility location. Chapter 1: a case study of Zara who is the world leading fashion retailer is presented. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide. A Case Study.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Several years ago, I interviewed CIOs and IT executives from leading third party logistics (3PL) companies, and one of the most interesting findings was that their teams spent a majority of their time fixing and cleansing data. Another customer is John Lewis Partnership, which is featured in a case study video.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. It takes much discipline and focus.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The following three mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies which have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. A number of poor outsourcing decisions had led to excessive 3PL expenses. Findings included the following problems.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Any Logistics Manager or 3PL manager has gotta be impressed. Samsung provides a case study of control towers in action. According to the 2016 3rd Party Logistics Study , 3PL customers are outsourcing more of their logistics services. That’s at Atlanta, by the way. Control towers and logistics.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2017

Those are just some of the questions that we at Adelante SCM — at the request of our shipper, third-party logistics (3PL), and vendor clients — will explore in a new TMS research initiative we are launching this summer.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

At the Descartes Evolution User Conference this past March, I attended several sessions about the MacroPoint solution and they were all standing room only , including the one where William Wehrle and David Bazzetta from BASF shared their case study. Real-time Capacity Matching: The Second Wave of Demand and Value.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Partner : Many manufacturers and retailers are starting to look at their third-party logistics (3PL) partners not just as providers of transportation and warehousing services, but also as technology providers and innovation labs. Kenco is a great example.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Beyond creating integrated offerings, the full 3PL integration into Maersk created more efficiencies. Maersk Growth Case study. As the Maersk 2019 report notes: A step change was made in early 2019 when we combined the sales forces of our land-based Logistics & Services products and our Ocean segment under the A.P.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Source: “Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation & Logistics,” Jason Mathers, EDF, Ryder Innovate 2014.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

And if you require the support of your technology and 3PL partners to accomplish your initiatives, then you should attend their user conferences and schedule meetings with their senior executives to let them know what’s working well and what improvements they can make to better serve you. TMS for SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt (CSCMP 2016).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. The 3PL value proposition gets flipped: instead of logistics services enabled by technology, it’s becoming outsourced IT and business intelligence services powered by logistics. “If Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. Limited Options: It didn’t make sense to continue with only dropshipping, but signing a long-term contract with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) wasn’t the right fit. FLEXE offers way more than any one 3PL can,” said Vaughn.

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