GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2016

Like any outsourced partnership to a service and technology provider, such as in a 3PL relationship, it is vital that all sides are on the same page and speaking the same language in the way of goals, desired outcomes, strategy, and execution for whatever the customer and the outsourced provider are trying to achieve. Who pays for all this?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We continue our series on understanding the 3PL KPIs (Key performance indicators) from 3PL consultant, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain as it relates to the engagement with a 3PL. 7 Strategic Performance Business Practices to Provide the Ability to Manage 3PL KPIs. Are we improving? What is lacking?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

3PL Pricing Structure: Part 2 In Third Party Logistics Implementation. The manager needs to then continually improve using this data. The excellent manager spends quality time with each team member to coach and encourage him or her.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Brian serves as Vice President of Sales at LTI Trucking Services , an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service. About Brian Gibala Brian Gibala is the VP of Sales at LTI Trucking Services, an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. We've built a deep checklist to understand first before you go about engaging with a 3PL. Do you even first understand your own needs?

Inventory Reduction 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2014

If you are looking for a 3PL to manage your warehousing, I believe you should be looking for a 3PL committed to continuous improvement. Your partner should be looking for ways to improve not just your warehouse operations, but your overall supply chain, including how you manufacture and deliver products to your customers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The next step in procurement is then managing vendors and keeping service providers accountable for continued improvement. Here are the 9 key topics to understand in the relationsihp between the shipper and the 3PL. One of the goals of the SLA/KPI should be Continuous Improvement or Kaizen (LEAN initiative).

KPI 120

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL . Leveraging a 3PL to analyze and provide data-driven recommendations helps businesses create continuous improvement of their supply chain in today’s highly competitive market. . Reducing Reliance on Outdated Systems and Technology .

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

If you are a logistics manager seeking options for a partnership with a 3PL services provider or looking to optimize the 3PL solution, then understanding the expansion of the holistic approach that some 3PLs offer will help you select an option that best suits your company. A 3PL Services Partnership Drives Value.

Negotiating Skills 120

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NFI

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes The supply chain landscape is evolving, and the key to staying ahead lies in your 3PL partner’s ability to innovate, adapt, and grow. NFI’s Supply Chain Engineering team has harnessed these elements to create a continuous improvement strategy that brings value to our employees and customers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

When evaluating a 3PL, the culture should definitely be considered. From my experience as both a supply chain consultant and a 3PL manager, the right type of culture means everything in the logistics business. When evaluating a 3PL, look at the following traits of the company culture: Communication. Proactive. Responsive.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

These are some of the top transportation metrics to track for improved performance and continuous improvement. This is where a 3PL like GlobalTranz can further add value by reviewing existing contracts and working directly with shippers to find more carriers and avoid overspend.

Metrics 334

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The need for this next-gen technology has contributed to the significant growth of the 3PL market in recent years. But while 10-15 years ago shippers would engage with 3PLs simply as a means to access technology, that technology is much more ubiquitous and more readily accessible today.

Demand Planning Software 100

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2014

This illustrates a key management lesson that is especially applicable in warehouse optimization: if no problems are being reported, then no improvements of efficiency are being made. Warehouse optimization is all about continually improving efficiency; a turnback is anything that causes a deviation from the established system.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

Mike is the Founder of Jarrett , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions. As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America. Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss success in retail logistics.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Ohio Negotiating Skills Retail 246

Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Step 3: Develop a Customer-Centric Supply Chain Model.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

When you have chosen a 3PL partner, insure that you have an effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) with accompanying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage the Service Level of the 3PL. This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2014

Managed services can include a lot of different things: supply chain modelling and network design, transportation procurement engagements (both strategic and tactical), day-to-day planning and execution of shipments, business intelligence and analytics services, execution of continuous improvement projects, and so on.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

Business practices have become synonymous with the application and collection of data for continuous improvement. Embedded 3PL Relationship: What is it & Why is it Vital to Ultimate Shipper Success? This model, I like to call an "embedded 3PL relationship." Read More About the Embedded 3PL Relationship Here.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 209

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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. Continuous improvement initiatives driven by data analytics and feedback mechanisms.

Electronics 78

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Communicate with Carriers and Your 3PL Your Plan, Issues, and Needs. However, if you are a shipper who does not have the time and resources to build those relationships, your 3PL can do this on your behalf through a carrier relations management program. Communicate with Customers and Suppliers.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

The shipper has an immediate need, which leads to a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) process then ultimately selects a third-party logistics (3PL) supplier to execute on that need. Central to achieving this is a joint commitment to nurture and evolve the shipper-3PL relationship. What are their pain points?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. So manufacturers and distributors have increasingly turned to 3PLs to focus on the back-end operations and streamlined process as it relates to transportation management.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Consider Third-Party Logistics (3PL) 3PL providers bring specialized expertise, advanced technologies, and economies of scale to streamline logistics operations, reduce costs, and free up internal resources.

Optimal Sourcing 97

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The key to making a successful selection rests in understanding what the 3PL brings to the table and how it will benefit the entity. Shippers must review what is currently taking place before attempting to select a 3PL company. Plan the 3PL Selection Criteria. 3PLs can be fickle. What Types of Requests Can Be Made?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Third Party Logistics Trends Logistics 120

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2015

Ryder is a leading 3PL. I talked to Bob about Ryder’s use of Lean programs to continuously improve warehousing operations. Bob Arndt, VP of Lean Supply Chain Solutions, Ryder Many potential customers want to make sure that a 3PL has […]. Labor Learning & Leadership Logistics Service Providers'

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Distribution center utilization of 5S, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma and transportation cost reduction: example: use your or your Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider partner’s Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize your freight so you add value and reduce costs by using the most effective lanes and routes.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Lean 120

Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Third party logistics (3PL) and outsourcing of nearly every conceivable logistics function is a known, proven, and highly mature strategy that delivers near immediate financial and operational performance efficiencies that assist companies to reduce costs and improve supply chain performance. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

Transportation Management 100

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4WL Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2017

Logistics is no longer a conversation between a 3PL and their client; the end consumer has a permanent eavesdropping position that needs to be respected and catered to. Don’t take your 3PL provider’s posted delivery targets – particularly general maps of the US – for granted.

Customer Service 130

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We started the series first by " 9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL." We then followed that with the wildly popular " 7 Strategic Performance Business Practices with 3PL KPIs and 4 KPI Problems to Solve " and shared how to use the S.M.A.R.T.

Case Study 120

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

One of the most overlooked success factors to shipment tracking is simply defining what the expectation is between your own company, the receiver of the goods, a 3PL, and your carrier partners. Too often the 3PL and shipper are not aligned on the expectation of shipment tracking. Do you even first understand your own needs?

Transportation Management 120

Transportation Management Resource Reduction Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

Warehousing 52

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The coming few years are likely to be decisive for the future of 3PL. This bodes well for the 3PL industry as a sound economy means higher volumes of shipment. But the picture is not all that bad.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2019

I look at the staffing and development opportunities for the 3PL’s team. They are an extension of our business and should value their employees in a similar way that we do, treating people right, holding [them] accountable for results and developing a strong bench for the future [are] main factors when evaluating a potential 3PL.” “The

Third Party Logistics 133

Third Party Logistics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 3PL 133

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 3, 2017

What is a 3PL & How Can They Benefit Your Business? Whatever the reason, if you’re searching for a third party logistics provider (3PL) for the first time, you’ll want to have a keen understanding of what they are and how they work before choosing one to help with your logistics challenges. So what exactly is a 3PL?

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