The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] 01:54] What will the 3PL industry look like in 2025? A non-traditional 3PL is Amazon, who is both a customer and a competitor to some of the other domestic 3PLs. [00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:57]

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. Use a Third Party Logistics Company : A prominent report supports the rising using of 3PLs as a way for shippers to take a competitive advantage.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Companies Will Levy the Power of 3PL-Based Technologies. The increasing power of Amazon will also be a driving force in the push for supply chain managers to adopt transformative supply chain technologies and take advantage of 3PL resources, asserts Amy Wunderlin of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. . The Freight Game of Thrones. The Maersk Shift: Where it started.

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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. There must be some of the 3PL KPIs for I.T.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2023

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? 3PL providers are experts when it comes to shipping and logistics.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 Since EDI is the lingua franca of carrier, 3PL, and shipper partner communications, being without it means you’re missing opportunities to be involved in standardized and frictionless business conversations.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Stop wasting time waiting on your preferred carrier, and take advantage of the freight availability of all carriers. Optimize Routes, and Consolidate Freight Where Possible. Since optimizing requires a detailed analysis of the factors impacting a given lane or route, it may be necessary to use a route-optimization software.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As supply chains become more complex and globalized, many companies find it beneficial to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle some or all of their transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment needs. Among these, Freight Forwarding is a vital service that ensures goods move seamlessly across borders.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

The Solution: A Robust Parcel Shipping Program Can Keep Costs in Check Developing a robust parcel shipping strategy requires shippers go back to basics, such as the needs of customers. Purchase Insurance. Before shipping anything, consider the value-add of purchasing insurance. Partner with a 3PL.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

Another crazy Friday morning, now with the kids out of school, so let’s go straight to this week’s news: JDA Announces Major Enhancements to Workforce Mobility, All-Channel Commerce Solutions. HighJump Software Enhances HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Offering to Meet Increased Demand in SMB Marketplace.

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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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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

Yet in outsourced logistics simply refers to hiring a third-party logistics service, 3PL, to handle the logistics services. From securing inventory to transporting goods from Point A to Point B, 3PL are taking over as in-house logistics teams fall flat. Meanwhile the experts of a 3PL will handle the distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF offers product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. ZF has been working with a supply chain solutions provider called SupplyOn since 2001. The ZF supply chain is complex.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2013

I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. HighJump Software Announces New Latin American Partnership.

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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 2: Leverage a Transitional Service Agreement Wisely.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2025

Yet ANOTHER capacity crunch in the freight industry as consumers purchase beverages at the highest rate of the year. Beverage season in freight terms typically arrives in mid-to-late May and runs through mid-July. Cracking open your favorite beverage while you sit back and enjoy it all.

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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

JUNE 8, 2016

Although an initial view of the logistics and freight industry seems stale, it represents how the flow of goods and services are sprouting and delivering more with fewer resources. As more customers order more products online and through omni-channel solutions , the need to reach a wider market will subsequently increase.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2014

New Breed specializes in services for omni-channel distribution, reverse logistics, transportation management, freight bill audit and payment, lean manufacturing support, aftermarket support and supply chain optimization. . So, how can you determine if a 3PL is ahead of the curve? And with that, have a great weekend!

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Intermediaries may include financial experts, data analysts, freight auditors, and more. Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. With more than 500,00 trucking companies in the U.S.,

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2017

The most recent change on the ocean carrier front is the OOCL purchase by Cosco Shipping Holdings and Shanghai International Port Group for $6.3 To provide the required results in these areas, a global enterprise TMS in the cloud must be able to: Optimize freight across all business units. Allow for ‘what if’ transportation analysis.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Freight Audit may not be the sexiest aspect of transportation management, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play a critical role in helping companies effectively manage and control their transportation spend, as well as provide valuable insight to drive continuous improvement.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2015

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2015 was that 3PLs and software vendors would focus more on acquiring small and midsized business (SMB) clients this year. Transportation management system (TMS) vendors have been in that race for some time, and earlier this week, C.H.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Kanban Pull systems reduce wasteful complexity in planning and overproduction that can occur with computer-based software programs such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) which creates a Push system with too much wasteful inventory going into the warehouse. The New Role of the 3PL. Use Pull Systems, Like Kanban.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Robinson acquires Milgram & Company. Körber acquires HighJump.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. Why is it late? When will it get here? gain equation.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. UPS Announces U.S. Rate Changes. APC had $334.2

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. What is a Transportation Management Software? 53% of the companies in the study are 3rd party logistics companies (3PL).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at TMS software research firm Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. What is a Transportation Management Software? How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

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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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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Managing a global supply chain network requires the ability to manage and control both global transportation execution and the associated freight spend. While global freight cost varies significantly by industry and transportation mode, it is a major cost component of internationally sourced products.

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3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. Advantage 3PL. Controlling Information levels the Playing Field.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 2, 2019

Growing e-commerce fulfillment demands and costs have collided to bring about an uptick in average 3PL fulfillment prices within the outsourced fulfillment industry, as was evidenced by FulfillmentCompanies.net’s annual poll of 500+ warehouses across the US. 3PL Fulfillment Prices & The Cost to do Business are Rising.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. The Differences between 4PL and 3PL. What is 3PL? What is 4PL?

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In this article, we will discuss what logistics planning is, why it’s important for ecommerce, tips on how to optimize your logistics plan, and how a 3PL like ShipBob can help facilitate business growth by handling all internal and external logistics processes. What is logistics planning? Meet customer demand quicker.

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