GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. This two-part blog series will take you thru the RFP questions along with the answers you'd expect to see from the 3PL. 3PL Answer 1. The Client Details. KPIs Question 1.

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Modeling Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Scenario Planning 261

3PL Insights

JUNE 9, 2025

Companies based in Detroit benefit from access to creative and technical talent, support from local government and business development agencies, and a growing culture of collaboration among logistics, tech, and retail partners. A local 3PL acts as both a logistics partner and a strategic advisor, helping brands optimize for growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. For example, Ariba does not interoperate with Elemica, GT Nexus does not interoperate with Nulogy, and E2open does not interoperate with 3PL networks. Actively Work with Industry Associations to Put Pressure on the United States Government for Remedy.

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Americold

JUNE 17, 2025

Search for: Customer Resources Associates i-3PL Change Region Contact Us Who We Serve Producers Retailers Food Service Providers What We Do Supply Chain Solutions Technology Transportation FAQs Facilities About Us Executive Bios Sustainability/ESG Americold Operating System Newsroom Cool It! Learn more in our Sustainability Report.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Providing business intelligence and insights, as well access to supply chain experts and innovative technology, are what customers expect from their 3PL partners today (see “ 4 Important Factors to Consider When Evaluating 3PL Partners ”). Software is Not Enough: The Emergence of Supply Chain Operating Networks. Be Sociable, Share!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Experienced 3PL providers have developed strategies for many other shippers and can adapt successful strategies for a customized resilience plan. How To Overcome Supply Chain Disruption.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

TIA provides the following services to the 3PL industry: Championing Efficiency: The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) advocates for streamlined logistics processes, promoting regulations and technologies that optimize supply chains and benefit both shippers and carriers. When: April 10-13, 2024.

Supply Chain Design Software 237

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 25, 2019

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. A Process of Governance.

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Negotiating Skills 3PL Sustainability Guidelines 81

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Partner with a 3PL can help you find capacity where and when you need it, such as tapping regional parcel carriers and re-thinking packaging strategies.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

In transportation management, outsourcing has another name, partnering with a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis. As noted by Wayne Eckerson via TechTarget , an established data governance structure—the standards that BiTA is currently developing, is a stepping stone to reaping the greatest benefits from Big Data Analytics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Demo is a Founding Partner and Chief Commercial Officer of IPL Group , a Panama based 3PL that helps companies expand their business into the Latin American market by simplifying order fulfillment and regional distribution. Demo Perez and Joe Lynch discuss Panama: the logistics engine of Latin America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Our strategy was to lead with shippers, then onboard their vast networks of carrier, broker and 3PL partners. The same is true of supply chain network data, which require the latest data tools and services for ingestion, processing, automation, security and virtualization, governance and the like. Consumability.

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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?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2014

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking the increasing government regulations, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions that drive growth and improve efficiency. 3PL Transportation Management Upcoming Episodes Bob Biesterfeld C.H.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

From 2006 to 2020, Chris played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics (a UPS Company), a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. And in a market governed by human beings making financial decisions, we always overshoot. We always overdo it.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With the economic benefits of free trade zones now more evident than ever, it’s essential to ask: “is your 3PL taking full advantage of the cost savings that free trade zones can provide?” Choosing the Right 3PL Choosing the right 3PL to create and manage a free trade zone is of utmost importance. 13 January 2023.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Government and industry initiatives to attract more people to the trucking profession should help alleviate the situation in the long term. The MTS provider, often a 3PL, manages shipments, carrier relationships and load tracking. However, the driver shortage will still be a factor in the short term.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

This is due to increased demand, stimulated by ongoing disaster recovery efforts, which could include an additional disaster relief package in the federal government and those of states affected by the past years severe hurricane season. Staying attentive to the market. The final aspect of the solution can be difficult to grasp.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Previously, Frank served more than 10 years as a research director at Gartner, where he defined the MFT, B2B gateway, SOA governance, and cloud service brokerage (CSB) markets.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2025

Always review official government and trade resources for the most accurate and updated tariff information. Bulk Imports Less Affected (For Now): If you're bringing in larger shipments to your own warehouse or a 3PL, the impact of the de minimis rule change is less direct, as tariffs are assessed on the cost value of the bulk shipment.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2014

On the supply chain risk management front, Resilinc announced this week SupplyIntel™ CSR Module™ “to help companies interested in taking a proactive stand to protect against threats to their brand arising from inadequate management systems, controls and governance processes involving labor, ethics, and environmental compliance and sustainability.”

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

HighJump WMS provides large and upper mid-market companies including 3PL companies one of the most scalable and adaptable WMS platforms in the market. As luck would have it, my guest on Talking Logistics yesterday was Jason Craig, Manager of Government Affairs at C.H. We’ll just have to wait and see how this one goes.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

Moving on to 3PL news, FedEx was indicted by the Justice Department for shipping packages from illegal online pharmacies despite being warned from U.S. ” This announcement highlights several important trends in the 3PL industry. First, the ongoing push by 3PLs to develop and expand industry-specific solutions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Although we are a 3PL who supports manufacturers who ship, the more information we provide, the better off we all are. With the public, the government and private enterprise moving toward sustainability, you cannot avoid beginning the process of optimizing your operation and eliminating costs through sustainable solutions any longer.

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Manufacturing Cost Reduction Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Demand Planning Software 176

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Use a Third Party Logistics Provider: In addition to uncovering and preventing potential freight errors, 3PLs can quickly obtain and compare quotes from multiple carriers, and follow up with shipment status. Relying on the resources of a dependable, proven 3PL can give shippers both a logistics and a competitive advantage.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Government/Military. John Monarch CEO and Co-founder, ShipChain. See ShipChain in action. Please submit your details below to view the webinar. Your Department. Agriculture. Consumer Package Goods. Food and Beverage. Freight Carrier. Large Shipper. Oil & Gas. Sensors/IoT. Shipping Technology. Small Shipper. Venture Capital.

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4WL Consulting

JULY 17, 2015

A 3rd party logistics company (3PL) can help you overcome those challenges so you can stay competitive with your larger competitors and crush your smaller competitors. 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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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

Tune in to Talking Logistics this Thursday, July 10 at 12:00 ET where Jason Craig, Manager of Government Affairs at C.H. 3PL Regulations This Week in News Transportation Management Amazon ATA China electronic logging devices Google Google Shopping Express home delivery international transportation rail same-day delivery UPS'

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 7, 2013

Government officials predict that e-commerce and logistics are two major industries that will interact and impact each other closely. Government officials have begun to recognize that logistics channels must become more streamlined in order to achieve healthy and long-term growth in the e-commerce sector.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And then a different but still ideal network for the following order – ideal in the sense of the optimal balance of cost, speed, risk mitigation, growth, customer satisfaction and meeting environmental, social and governance commitments. Check out the 6 top uses cases for network optimization below.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2021

Brian is the CEO of Dray Depot , a 3PL out of Chicago area that focuses on the drayage market. Brian is the President and CEO of Dray Depot , a 3PL out of Chicago focusing on the drayage market. Government checks. The West Coast Bottleneck with Brian Rice. Brian Rice and Joe Lynch discuss the west coast bottleneck.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The report reveals that the majority of shippers worldwide are increasing their use of 3PL services, with 64 percent of respondents reporting a rise. Today’s 3PL marketplace is experiencing significant change and established 3PLs are adjusting their business. The report shows relationships between shippers and 3PLs continue.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Emtec is a global IT consultancy dedicated to helping world class organizations in the enterprise, education, and government markets drive transformation and growth by employing the latest enterprise technologies and innovative business processes. He has also been a successful angel investor in the energy and cloud spaces. About Emtec.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

Complicating matters even further are carrier, port, regional, and government variances in how Free Time is measured around the world. Keeping international shipments moving on schedule requires the management of multiple regions, ports, languages, government regulations and numerous documents. Automation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. For example, Ariba does not interoperate with Elemica, GT Nexus does not interoperate with Nulogy, and E2open does not interoperate with 3PL networks. Actively Work with Industry Associations to Put Pressure on the United States Government for Remedy.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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