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What is 3PL? A Complete Guide to Third-Party Logistics

Unleashed

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? Simplified global expansion. Cut storage costs.

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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. How do you know you are getting what you paid for? Collaboration.

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DFB Tech Stack: Invoice Reconciliation

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For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. Challenges with current solutions: Outsourcing accounts payable to a third-party provider.

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Electronic Data Interchange or EDI in Transportation: Breaking Down What it is and How It Works

GlobalTranz

We take pride at Cerasis, as a third party logistics company who has developed a proprietary web-based transportation management system , to offer technology solutions to our shippers so they may remain as efficient as possible and have access to information at their fingertips. integer, decimal, mmddyy).

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A Guide to Global Logistics Terminology

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Bill of lading or BOL is a document, given by the carrier, which includes basic info about the shipment. It is a transport document issued by a carrier or freight forwarder. 3PL- Third-party logistics. BOL- Bill of lading. POD- Proof of delivery. AWB- Air waybill. INT- Intermodal.

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Order Fulfilment Explained: Process, Strategies, & Tips

Unleashed

Shipping and logistics: Selecting the appropriate shipping method, arranging transport, and coordinating with couriers for delivery. This can include freight forwarding and documentation management. Compliance and documentation: Ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

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Getting Sales and Procurement onto the Same Team

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The relationship between sales and procurement has always been a contentious one. Sales account managers accuse procurement of being purely price focused, and not recognizing the components of value. This situation does not always accrue – as there are cases where harmonious partnerships exist between sales and procurement.