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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

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Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. All KPIS have metrics to measure. Collaboration.

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EDI Integration For Shippers: 6 Myths Busted with the Real Truths

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For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 So you can see the savings for each document transacted and when you multiply that savings by the number of manual documents that are automated, you understand how a positive ROI can be achieved.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

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Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare. For example, Ariba does not interoperate with Elemica, GT Nexus does not interoperate with Nulogy, and E2open does not interoperate with 3PL networks. There is not a one-to-one relationship between a container and a purchase order.

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Embedded 3PL Relationship: What is it & Why is it Vital to Ultimate Shipper Success?

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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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13 Key Considerations when Selecting a 3PL & [BONUS INFOGRAPHIC] 3PL vs 4PL

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When it comes to efficient and cost-effective over the road transportation management , it is absolutely crucial that you be working with a trustworthy 3PL. Understanding the potential value of a 3PL early in the process is crucial to saving money and providing great service. What Is A 3PL?

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3PL Logistics Companies Up Services to Continue to Meet the Needs of Shippers

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Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

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Those needing to ship parcel in volume should negotiate shipping rates with all applicable carriers, including local and regional carriers, reports David Butcher of ThomasNet. This may include working with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to secure the best rates, especially if you are already locked into an existing carrier contract.