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Transportation as a Service: The Value of Cloud-Based Transportation Management + 3PL Partnerships

GlobalTranz

But there are times when it becomes necessary to outsource the entire process thoroughly, which many refer to as transportation as a service. In addition, shippers were responsible for the whole of their operations, ranging from carrier negotiations through freight settlement and dispute resolution practices like reverse logistics. .

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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

As logistics continues to grow more lucrative to the customer experience, 3PLs are playing an increasing role in the supply chain. Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. Always Turn to the Data to See Expectations for ROI and Value.

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

Logistics Viewpoints

An organization with tens of thousands of different products may have to move them across many modes of transportation, IT systems, and third-party logistics partners, all adding to complexity, as well as loss of visibility and control. The post How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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3PL Contracts – The Options

Logistics Bureau

The outsourcing of Logistics services continues to be a growing trend, and can encompass a very broad range of services. Outsourcing Logistics services continues to grow globally, and probably now stands at about 80%. Outsourcing Logistics services continues to grow globally, and probably now stands at about 80%.

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Returns Reimagined: Revenue Through Reverse Logistics

3PL Insights

But as consumer expectations evolve and ecommerce continues to dominate retail, reverse logistics is becoming an essential strategy in maximizing profitability. Let’s explore how 3PLs can help to better make returns a more affordable and profitable opportunity through reverse logistics. What Is Reverse Logistics?

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In House Logistics vs. Outsourced Logistics: Big & Small Brands Alike are Targeting 3PL Services

GlobalTranz

Outsourcing in the supply chain of logistics teams may sound farfetched. After all, outsourcing typically refers to sending jobs overseas. Yet in outsourced logistics simply refers to hiring a third-party logistics service, 3PL, to handle the logistics services. Rechannels Logistics.