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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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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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The Future of Third-Party Logistics Beyond COVID: Where Do We Go from Here

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

To understand what’s going on with third-party logistics , we had an extensive discussion with four industry thought leaders at BR Williams. As a result, there’s increased demand from the shipper community, needing help with sourcing capacity. We made several key hires to increase our sourcing activity.

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Made in “I Really Don’t Know”

Talking Logistics

As reported in USA Today : [In a sourcing practice nicknamed “China plus one”], big brands like Rip Curl send their specifications — what they want made and how much they’re willing to pay for it — to sourcing agents, who find factories that agree to fulfill them. Define and document Supply Chain Mapping business processes.

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The Essential Guide to Shipping Manifests for Ecommerce (and How ShipBob Can Help)

ShipBob

A shipping manifest is a detailed, legally required document that accompanies goods transported by ship (although one may also be required for other modes of transportation such as air, ground, etc). Cargo A cargo shipping manifest is a detailed document that itemizes all the goods being shipped on a container or cargo ship.

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EDI Integration For Shippers: 6 Myths Busted with the Real Truths

GlobalTranz

So, for a direct response marketer, it’s actually more expensive to not have EDI integration, because without it you’re closed off from potential sources of business. The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense. Top 6 EDI Integration and General EDI Myths Busted. and a remittance is $12.96.

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Adapting Pharmaceutical Companies’ Distribution and Supply Networks

Jaggaer

From source materials to distribution, the supply network must be carefully streamlined to produce the best results possible. Once the supply and distribution routes are mapped, clients can begin the sourcing process to dig deeper and understand what each third-party logistics provider can offer.