20Cube Logistics

MAY 15, 2022

3PL service providers form important part of supply chain systems. These include warehousing, transportation, freight forwarding, inventory management and packaging. These processes involve resource management that helps 3PL service providers in providing advantage over speed, cost, infrastructure and technology.

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TradeGecko

JULY 28, 2020

Third-party logistics or 3PL companies allow eCommerce businesses to outsource logistics services such as warehouse management, delivery and order fulfillment. Additionally, 3PL companies provide logistics services related to the supply chain. This frees up your time to focus on growing your business.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

In this blog, they discuss everything you need to know about a 3PL business. What is 3PL? There are several definitions of 3PL. Third party logistics (3PL) is a company that provides an all-encompassing service to its customers of outsourced logistics services for a part or all of their supply chain management functions.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

These business changes create stress and demand logistics responsibilities like inventory management, shipping, returns, exchanges, and freight carrier coordination. Should you handle your e-commerce product fulfillment yourself or partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing and distribution provider ? Hidden Costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Freight Management services article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. According to Steele’s Transportation Group , freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

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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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

We have the same problem in the 3PL business. We are surrounded by so many different types of 3PLs and 3PL services. So what is a 3PL? Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. What are the 3PL Services?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers face many challenges in full truckload freight management. Different carriers charge different rates, which reflect the relative trucking activity of a destination, and freight management requires navigating a complex system of drivers, trucks, and trailer types, while trying to get the best deal possible.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

We have the same problem in the 3PL business. We are surrounded by so many different types of 3PLs and 3PL services. So what is a 3PL? Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. What are the 3PL Services?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

We have the same problem in the 3PL business. We are surrounded by so many different types of 3PLs and 3PL services. So what is a 3PL? Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. What are the 3PL Services?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Council of Supply Chain Professionals, a Third Party Logistics (3PL) Provider is “A firm which provides multiple logistics services for use by customers. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and Technology. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

The freight capacity crunch has dominated supply chain and logistics since 2014, and many shippers fear it will arrive sooner than many experts believe. The Freight Capacity Crunch Has Not Yet Reared Its Head. The freight capacity crunch remains an object of speculation in among logistics providers and shippers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible. Customers want to pay as little as possible for shipping, and they want their packages delivered yesterday. Purchase Insurance.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 3, 2021

What is a 3PL? Benefits of using a 3PL article and permission to publish here provided by Janelica Jenkins. A 3PL will be able to provide a level of knowledge and experience that most companies won’t have access to in-house. A 3PL has already made all of these investments as part of their core business model.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 17, 2015

When you are running a small to medium-sized business and regularly ship small packages and parcels, you face certain challenges that your larger competitors do not have to overcome. Take a look at five of the most common challenges and see how a 3PL can provide the solution to each of those challenges.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Shippers are often challenged when dealing with the freight classification system from the National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC) book, the code numbers assigned to all products that determine the correct freight class for shipments. A Brief on Freight Classification.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

Joe Lynch and Mike Neme discuss the CPG supply chain and Mike’s approach to winning and managing business with emerging consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Hook Logistics is a 3rd Party logistics (3PL) firm that provides quality fulfillment services at transparent, fair rates. Top Freight Brokerage Firms of 2019.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

When it comes to warehousing, many companies eventually outgrow the “do it yourself” model and choose to hand the reins over to a third-party logistics (3PL) professional. What’s important to understand, however, is that many 3PLs are capable of a wide array of warehouse services in addition to the basics. The dedicated 3PL model.

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ShipBob

JULY 27, 2021

Freight forwarders, contract logistics, 3Pls vs 4PLs , carrier partners, and so on… With so many different types of third-parties, it can be a challenge to understand the ins and outs of outsourcing logistics. How to Choose a 3PL for Your Ecommerce Business. Contract logistics vs. 3PL: The key differences.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Third-party logistics (or 3PL) providers, are standing on the brink of breakout growth. The global 3PL market, valued at $728.6B While 3PL providers want to adapt to this new market opportunity, their existing logistics operations often have a hard time keeping pace with these growing demands. BILLION by 2025. Project 44.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

This is a way to determine which carriers are able to deliver properly and without issue, as well as identifying opportunities for packaging and label optimization to avoid freight claims. Rebills happen when something changes about the shipment after the original freight quote was issued.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But logistics is a tricky industry and there are easy ways to waste money when shipping freight. We’ve put together the 3 most common ways to waste money when it comes to freight shipping and what your business can do to stay ahead of the game. Costly adjustments post-shipment can wreak havoc on your freight budget.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

for freight rates. Express Package Services and U.S. Fuel surcharge increase for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Freight shipments. No Shipment Tendered surcharge for FedEx Freight shipments. FedEx experienced a significant drop in package deliveries in the final quarter of 2022.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2021

Freight managers have a lot to track and keep up with when it comes to logistical planning for shipments within the supply chain. Of all these, freight fee considerations are among the important but most overlooked. All shippers provide clients with two important documents: the bill of lading and the freight bill. “All

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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Parade

MARCH 7, 2022

Maintenance tends to be much easier, and updates are sent out to customers in real-time via the web as a part of the package rather than paying extra for updates and waiting for them to be implemented on-site. Tools to Streamline both FTL and LTL Brokerages Tai has a lot to offer freight brokerages that handle both FTL and LTL business.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In freight auditing, freight audit advisors work with freight shippers to ensure that all charges are accurate and to prevent wasting money. Shippers can ensure they are getting the best possible rates from their carriers by working with a freight audit consultant. What Freight Auditing Is and Why It’s Important.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 18, 2022

Even with the best network optimization, the modern supply chain network is still challenging for shipping companies struggling with freight audit systems. For several reasons, outsourcing freight audit and payment services may be the best option for many transportation and shipping companies. What Is Outsourced Freight Auditing?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2018

As a result, average shipment size has dwindled, driving increases in parcel freight spend. While freight consolidation is commonly applied to the process of combining LTL shipments to create full truckload shipments, parcel hundredweight programs use the same tactic, applied to multiple parcels.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Of course, no shipper or 3PL wants to pay more, but we all need good healthy carriers. Most good 3PLs will have a web based TMS that customers can use for free. Improve packaging. By improving their packaging, shippers can lower their freight class and reduce freight shipping costs. Freight class analysis.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

This need is a partial product of the rise of package theft, and since logistics service providers may have a proverbial mountain of packages to deliver, they cannot realistically wait for signature on delivery for each package. Companies Will Aim to Improve Shipper-3PL Relationships.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Air freight is the fastest method currently available to get your goods to their destination. This makes it necessary for companies to optimize their air freight shipments or risk logistics costs. Here are some ideas that can be implemented to optimize freight and reduce international air freight charges.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

These include: Fuel surcharge increase for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Freight shipments. No Shipment Tendered surcharge for FedEx Freight shipments. International Out-of-Delivery-Area surcharge and International Out-of-Pickup-Area surcharges for International Express Freight and Parcel Services.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The retailers save time and money by consolidating packages or mixed cargo, and moving full truckloads of merchandise from one distribution center to another, to pre-position goods in advance of the demand. In recent years, however, as e-commerce volume has doubled, holiday freight continues to move throughout the fourth quarter.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

In response, supply chain leaders are partnering with 3PLs, like GlobalTranz, who offer warehousing capabilities to transform their warehouse network and bring their products closer to the customer for rapid fulfillment. GlobalTranz Chairman and CEO Robert Farrell expects “unnatural” freight to continue in 2021.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process. What Is Freight Spend Management? Process Management.

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Many consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands rely on the holiday season for a decent chunk of their revenue. In turn, most ramp up their production and supply efforts during this time of year, meaning more freight orders will need to be fulfilled. . Understand your freight needs and determine the amount of freight you plan to ship.

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