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10 Ways A Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across Your End-to-End Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) : In the 3PL sector, a data gateway can significantly enhance decision making by providing a unified and harmonized view of data. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) : In the 3PL sector, a data gateway can significantly enhance decision making by providing a unified and harmonized view of data.

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10 Ways A Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across Your End-to-End Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) : In the 3PL sector, a data gateway can significantly enhance decision making by providing a unified and harmonized view of data. This provides a data foundation to optimize medical and supply fulfillment to limit procedure cancellations along with real-time data analytics.

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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. Develop a Shared Vision Statement with Your 3PL. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets. Time for a New RFP. Collaborate?

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The Opportunities of Digitalization in Chemical Logistics

Talking Logistics

The typical distribution process in the chemical industry looks mostly like this: The chemical producer distributes goods from various locations to a large number of customers, using different forwarders depending on the company’s diverse transportation requirements. Even complex tasks in delivery networks can be flexibly realized.

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3PL Partnerships: What Fast-Growing Brands Need Now

Locus Robotics

Home May 22, 2025 3PL Partnerships: What Fast-Growing Brands Need Now Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager Not all 3PLs are created equal and for e-commerce brands navigating unpredictable demand, high customer expectations, and rising operational costs, choosing the right logistics partner is an imperative.

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Pilot Chemical Company: Capacity Assurance and Being a Dependable Supplier

Talking Logistics

Capacity assurance is critical,” said Jeff Baxter, Director of Supply Chain at Pilot Chemical Company in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. In particular, he discussed the use of a dedicated virtual fleet as a capacity assurance option, which they have set up and manage for Pilot Chemical.

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3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone

The Logistics of Logistics

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.