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3PL Outsourcing Trends with Ben Steffes

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends. Key Takeaways: 3PL Outsourcing Trends Ben Steffes is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics provider.

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

Logistics Viewpoints

The formula for OTIF is: Measuring a supply chain against OTIF metrics is a key strategy that helps decision makers attach a tangible value to the success of their fulfillment and allows them to determine key strategies.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective 3PLs

The Logistics of Logistics

Highly effective 3PLs have developed the right habits, culture and processes to deliver excellent service to their clients. Innovation and new technology are obviously important, but when evaluating a 3PL, go with the one that excels at blocking and tackling. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective 3PLs. Habit 7 – The Right Culture.

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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. Understanding 3PL Contracts What is a 3PL Contract? A 3PL contract is a legally binding agreement between a business and a 3PL provider that outlines the terms of the partnership.

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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

A disruption at any point in the global logistics network including the average of 12 touch points from shipment packaging to final delivery can prove disastrous for profits, service levels, customer loyalty, and other key metrics. With the global e-commerce market predicted to reach $8.1

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Why Strategic Partnerships Enable OTR Freight Management

GlobalTranz

Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL . Focusing on the transportation metrics that have the greatest impact on the supply chain can help managers stay attentive to both short-term and long-term goals and needs. . Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.

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The Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts from 2014

GlobalTranz

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. These will only contain posts written in 2014. Read Full Post. Read Full Post.