3PL Insights

JUNE 10, 2025

Equally important is a clear, accessible return policy. Make sure your returns policy is visible and easy to follow as it’s often the difference between a one-time buyer and a repeat customer. Today’s consumers expect simplicity.

Reverse Logistics 59

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Procter and Gamble developed its ‘zero returns’ policy a couple of decades ago. Also known as a swell allowance or adjustable-rate policy, there is no physical return of products. Several large 3PL now leverage their resources to offer tailored reverse logistics services. Pay for the return not to happen.

Reverse Logistics 74

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 74

Locus Robotics

JANUARY 6, 2025

The complexity of global supply chains and the pressure to scale quickly will lead more businesses to rely on 3PLs. By leveraging 3PL expertise, companies can adapt swiftly to fluctuating consumer demands. According to Armstrong & Associates, the global 3PL market is expected to surpass USD 1.75

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Six Sigma Vendor Strategies 52

Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

Moody’s also said it expects GXO will pursue a “conservative financial policy, including an emphasis on deleveraging and measured shareholder distributions.” Robinson holds its rating on the 3PL that has been in place since at least 2018. GXO does not pay a dividend, but does buy back its own stock. A long run at C.H.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Software Just-in-Time 97

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

This agility is particularly valuable for third-party logistics (3PL) providers that operate predominantly in leased buildings and have end customer contracts that are typically seven years or less. Lighter, smaller robots can easily navigate narrow aisles, a pick tower or a mezzanine in either brownfield or greenfield facilities.

Warehousing 71

Warehousing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 71

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 13, 2025

Topping the winners for the week was carrier Schneider, up 4.6%, followed by 3PL Ryder, which rose 2.8%. Related Videos Related News & Videos Coming soon --> Supply Chain Digest Home | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Privacy Policy | --> Sitemap | Privacy Policy © 2006-2019 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 29, 2025

Topping the winners for the week was RFID firm Impinj, up 8.0%, followed by 3PL Ryder, which rose 7.1%. Related Videos Related News & Videos Coming soon --> Supply Chain Digest Home | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Privacy Policy | --> Sitemap | Privacy Policy © 2006-2019 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

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Price Reduction 87

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 87

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 6, 2025

Topping the winners for the week was Oracle, up 12.9%, followed by 3PL Ryder, which rose 6.6%. Related Videos Related News & Videos Coming soon --> Supply Chain Digest Home | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Privacy Policy | --> Sitemap | Privacy Policy © 2006-2019 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 22, 2025

Topping the winners for the week was data collection firm Zebra, up 3.7%, followed by 3PL Ryder, which rose 2.0%. Related Videos Related News & Videos Coming soon --> Supply Chain Digest Home | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Privacy Policy | --> Sitemap | Privacy Policy © 2006-2019 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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West Coast and California Logistics

MAY 7, 2025

As geopolitical tensions and global trade policies continue to shift, importers are once again being challenged to rethink their supply chain strategies. The most recent wave of uncertainty stems from tariff developments between the U.S. and countries throughout the world, leaving many businesses unsure of how to plan for the months ahead.

Supply Chain Strategy 94

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Ware2Go

APRIL 15, 2025

But two of the biggest capital booms stem from the fact that the eCommerce giant has consolidated its third-party model while establishing new policies that place more cost burdens on independent sellers. But the new reimbursement policy refunds sellers the manufacturing cost of items rather than the sale price.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Chattanooga, Tennessee-based 3PL Kenco Logistics incorporates gamification elements like feedback, music, and leaderboards in its warehouses. He is a graduate of the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Computational Analysis and Public Policy.

Supply Chain Design Software 284

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2025

As returns are made, the retailer/manufacturer will reimburse most, if not all, to the customer, depending on returns policies, warranty agreements or recall notices but that also reduces any profits. In late 2014 FedEx acquired Genco , a highly regarded reverse logistics 3PL. ” What happened to Genco since FedEx acquired it?

Reverse Logistics 67

Reverse Logistics Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 67

Ware2Go

APRIL 15, 2025

Clear inventory policies Work with your fulfillment partner to understand standard procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, and auditing inventory. Clear policies ensure consistency, reduce errors, and support compliance with internal and external quality standards. Optimization should be a continuous process.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 52

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 16, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 32

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner 32

ShipBob

APRIL 9, 2025

Key strategies for effective returns management include: Streamlining the returns intake process by clearly communicating return policies on your website and sales channels, providing prepaid return labels, and implementing easy-to-use returns portals.

Warehousing 52

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Due to changing US legislation and policy, TikTok Shop may or may not be a stable channel to reach US customers. Having inventory and warehouse management capabilities built into your 3PL is such a value-add, especially for smaller companies.” TikTok Shop fees: TikTok Shop charges a commission for every successful sale.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2025

Recent and upcoming changes from the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and state and federal lawmakers and regulators require companies to rethink policies, practices and compliance strategies. And as political tensions rise, so too does the risk around workplace speech and conduct.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Gartner 36

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EFT

JULY 1, 2025

China ready to discuss tariffs and subsidies with US at WTO China is ready to have discussions about trade policies, including tariffs and subsidies, that Washington has identified as obstacles to reforming the World Trade Organization, a senior delegate at China's mission to the WTO said. President Donald Trump's trade policy.

Negotiate Pricing 65

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 3, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 41

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Gartner 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Cargo 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Gartner 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

The Trump administration ends the so called “de minimis” policies that let shipments valued at under $800 to come into the country duty free. News that 3PL giant DHL will buy more than 1000 robots from Boston Dynamics, according to a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two firms. This is extremely dangerous.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

ShipBob

JULY 14, 2025

With our last 3PL, if our customers wanted free shipping, they had to have economy shipping and wait 5-8 days for delivery. Enable hassle-free returns and customer communication When your PDP clearly highlights your hassle-free returns policy, it gives customers the confidence to go through with their purchase.

Purchasing Skills 52

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

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Survey 92

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2025

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China 87

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Supply Chain Design Software 47

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software 41

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

That was captured in the SOL report by the chart below, which shows uncertainty, as tracked by something called the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index from an organization of academics using the same name as the index. 3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. Smooth responses save the day.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 41

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Would a policy of giving out top hats to the poor have been effective? Smooth responses save the day.

Gartner 41

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 41

Freight Center

JULY 15, 2025

Call us at (800) 716-7608 for more information or try our free online quote tool to enhance your freight shipping experience with FreightCenter’s 3PL services. a bluegrace company Privacy Policy Terms of Use Wait! Our team is here to support you through the uncertainty, with logistics solutions built for resilience. Ship Smarter!

Industrial 59

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

The erratic trade policy with on-again/off-again tariffs has led to price uncertainty for customers, who appear to be prepared to hold off large capital purchases until stability returns. 3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market.

Manufacturing Procurement 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2025

Companies are holding back on large-scale automation investments, wary of shifting trade policies and uncertainty over both their own costs and the fiscal health of customers and vendors.” Elevated construction costs, industrial overcapacity, and policy uncertainty continue to weigh heavily on the sector,” Sharma writes.

Analysis 41

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