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Utilizing a 3PL to Apply Transportation Management Best Practices For E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

In the age of e-commerce, maintaining the status quo will result in failure, disgruntled customers and added expenses, but shippers that leverage 3PL resources to apply transportation management best practices for e-commerce , as listed below, can navigate the issues that arise in e-commerce and achieve sustained profitability. LEARN MORE.

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5 Steps for Sustaining Healthy 3PL Relationships!

Supply Chain Game Changer

4 Steps for Establishing Healthy 3PL Relationships! The key to sustaining healthy 3PL relationships is very much dependent on the person that is given the role to manage the relationship with the 3PL service provider. Understanding the 3PL’s Organization. Communication Guidelines. A Process of Governance.

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

GlobalTranz

Instead of focusing on charging more to ship parcel, shippers should redevelop their processes to streamline shipping and reduce delays, as well as freight spend. 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.

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7 Distribution Technology Trends Worth Discussing

GlobalTranz

As a result, carriers and suppliers are focusing on how value-added services, such as auditing, small package processing and delivery, and freight optimization, can reduce overall costs and shipping duration. Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving. Hours of service (HOS) guidelines are also changing for drivers.

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9 General but Important Tips and Guidelines for Better & Sustainable Freight Management

GlobalTranz

Are you looking forward to becoming a master of logistics, handling freight management with increased efficiency? Freight Management will be a far easier task when you know how it all fits in the grand scheme of things. Such a plan will make sure you have better business opportunities in the long run. Be proactive.

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How Sam’s Club Suppliers Can Benefit from Retail Specialized Logistics Providers

Zipline Logistics

OTIF Logistics Scorecard Guidelines for Sam’s Club. OTIF scorecard guidelines for Sam’s Club differ slightly from those set by Walmart. A good 3PL will work with retail-specialized carriers and warehouses as well as ensure all internal parties are working cohesively to meet OTIF. Preferred carrier arrangement.

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Viable Visibility with Ocean Carriers

NFI Industries

Shippers are constantly seeking new ways to gain more visibility into their supply chain to ensure on-time deliveries and meet cost guidelines. As in many areas of logistics, visibility during the ocean shipping process continues to be a challenge for both shippers and carriers alike. Read More.