ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

3PL in Modern Supply Chains Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving global business landscape, supply chain management has become more complex than ever. To address these challenges, many organizations are turning to Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Vector Introduction: Understanding the Role of a 3PL in eCommerce Fulfillment Before diving into the benefits of outsourcing, let’s clarify what exactly a 3PL does in the realm of eCommerce fulfillment. Expanded Reach : Partnering with a 3PL can open doors to new markets and territories.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It’s been a very long week for me, but a relatively short one for supply chain and logistics news. Without delay, here’s what caught my attention this week: Flexport Buying Convoy’s Tech: Going the “One-Stop-Shop” 3PL Route A couple of weeks ago, the news broke that Convoy was shutting down its operations (see my commentary.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Per $1 billion in company revenues, no supply chain application has a better return on investment (ROI) than network design! The larger the supply chain, the bigger the payout. This supply chain spanned across 24 nations. They came without any changes to the DC network or the 3PL contracts.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 13, 2023

Weber Logistics has been named to Inbound Logistics’ 2023 list of the top 100 3PL providers. Weber, a provider of integrated, agile supply chain solutions, was selected out of a pool of hundreds of US 3PL companies. This is the third time that Weber has received this honor in recent years.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cloud-based transportation management offers a variety of benefits for businesses that operate in the global supply chain. Part of the value of transportation as a service is that the 3PL takes on the responsibility of maintaining the software and executing all shipments. ? . These include: .

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I’ve completed research on supply chain planning (SCP) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. The company’s list of clients includes a wealth of household retail brands, 3PLs, and distribution companies.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Market volatility continues to drive the need for flexible and evolving supply chains.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 26, 2024

By Scott Pruneau (pictured) Chief Executive Officer of ITS Logistics The post Logistics in the Data Era: Redefining Value, Opportunity, & the Modern 3PL appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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3GTMS

AUGUST 15, 2022

As companies race to become the next Amazon, more and more are turning to 3PL logistics providers to help them manage their supply chains. But with so many 3PLs, how do you know which one is right for your business? The post 3PL Logistics – 5 Tips to Guarantee 10x Returns in 2022 appeared first on 3GTMS.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Pain of Picking the Wrong 3PL with Esther Kestenbaum Prozan. Esther Kestenbaum Prozan and Joe Lynch discuss the pain of picking the wrong 3pl. It leads the 3PL industry with cutting-edge technology, seamless integration, and an uncompromising commitment to quality that empowers ecommerce brands to scale with efficiency and speed.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

For shippers, understanding what’s impacting the LTL market and how it affects traditional approaches to LTL transportation management is critical to maintaining supply chain efficiency. How Can a 3PL Help Shippers Manage LTL Transportation Proactively. Managed Supply chain solutions. State of the LTL Market.

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Loginext

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This blog provides an in depth analysis of the global 3PL market, the key players in the industry, their capabilities, and the challenges they face. It also covers benefits of 3PL logistics, and the various strategies that companies can employ to optimize their supply chain operations.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

3PL in Modern Supply Chains Introduction In the ever-changing realm of modern business, companies continually strive to refine their processes, lower expenditures, and bolster the efficiency of their supply chains. Cost Efficiency: Cost efficiency is a significant advantage of partnering with a 3PL provider.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What is a third-party logistics provider (3PL)? As I’ve commented in the past (see March 2014 post, “3PLs, What Business Are You In?”), the answers to those questions are very different today compared to a decade ago. Read more Retailers Offering 3PL Services: What Is Going On? What business are they in? — who are not.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Supply Chain Resilience Depends Upon End-to-End Visibility Service companies, where one firm takes over a set of duties that used to be done in-house, is quite common. In supply chain services, the services company plans and executes on behalf of their clients. The right IT is critical. It has outsourced manufacturing.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 23, 2022

I’ve made many supply chain and logistics predictions over the years, and have been wrong many times, including this prediction from December 2014: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. Read more Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain and Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is increasing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce. The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2014

As I discussed last Friday, Accenture published a report recently on supply chain risk management. The chart below from the Accenture report highlights the different approaches companies are taking to supply chain risk management. Are 3PLs and their customers ready to embark on this partnership?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Shortages of products from toilet paper to microchips during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of supply chain resiliency, and the opportunities for companies that aren’t as prepared as they would like. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 14, 2023

In recent years the rise of e-commerce fulfillment and longer, more complex supply chains have led shippers to outsource more of their supply chain operations to third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

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Stord

MARCH 13, 2024

Since Stord’s inception, it has developed best-in-class technology and supply chain capabilities in tandem. The 3PL previously managed its warehouse operations both manually and with another WMS provider. As a fulfillment center and a WMS provider, Stord truly understands the pain points of a 3PL. For example, G.O.S.S.

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crisp

MARCH 20, 2024

Choosing a 3PL for your CPG? The 3PL industry has come a long way in the digital age. So for a CPG supplier looking for a 3PL partner, there’s a lot to consider on top of the usual things like geographic coverage and a reputation for reliability. There are lots of reasons CPG suppliers choose to outsource to 3PL providers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Businesses of all sizes are turning to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage everything from their warehouse operations to their global supply chains.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2023

January 10, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has been recognized as a 2023 Top 3PL Provider by Multichannel Merchant (MCM). Multichannel Merchant released its eighth annual MCM Top 3PLs directory in late December.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

In today’s competitive market, the successful operation of a business hinges on the smooth integration of various processes and information management systems, especially when it comes to 3PL integration. Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 4, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is a 3PL? Working with a 3PL can be an excellent option for organizations that want to streamline their supply chain and unburden themselves of duties and expenses that they are not equipped to handle in-house. The post 4 Questions to Ask Your 3PL!

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

Supply chain disruptions were plentiful in 2022, and they’re projected to continue into 2023 and beyond. The main issues affecting global logistics and supply chains stem from politics, economics, and ecology. Given today's turbulence, the typical logistics and supply chain dynamics are more adverse than normal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.

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West Coast and California Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The recent Weber Logistics eBook , Supply Chain Agility: The New Logistics Superpower , describes the importance of having an agile 3PL partner that can anticipate disruptions and help you meet them head on. This ready-for-anything approach to logistics can keep your business responsive to changing markets and customer needs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 3PLs, so he has a very thorough understanding of the business. Supply Chain Security Analysis. Transportation 2.)

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In the age of e-commerce, maintaining the status quo will result in failure, disgruntled customers and added expenses, but shippers that leverage 3PL resources to apply transportation management best practices for e-commerce , as listed below, can navigate the issues that arise in e-commerce and achieve sustained profitability. LEARN MORE.

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Bulk Connection

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

We’re talking about 3PL bulk freight agents: what they are, why they’re vital to the bulk freight supply chain, and how you might become one. Are you looking to be your own boss? Read on, as this article could describe the career move that’s perfect for you.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The recent supply chain issues have wreaked havoc on e-commerce companies. Fortunately, there is a way for you to solve these supply chain issues, though, and it involves partnering with a 3PL fulfillment agent in China. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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