Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

These clothing companies have revolutionized how consumers purchase, wear, and dispose of their clothing. This investment aims to streamline FedEx’s supply chain capabilities and improve efficiency as freight demand remains low. Over the past three decades, three technological shifts have transformed the fashion industry.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

To understand what’s going on with third-party logistics , we had an extensive discussion with four industry thought leaders at BR Williams. Using these tools increases your likelihood of companies contacting you for your services. Sometimes, listening to the client is a large part of the solution.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Stop wasting time waiting on your preferred carrier, and take advantage of the freight availability of all carriers. Optimize Routes, and Consolidate Freight Where Possible. Since optimizing requires a detailed analysis of the factors impacting a given lane or route, it may be necessary to use a route-optimization software.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

While the process of order fulfillment can often be outsourced to third-party logistics providers or even Amazon itself through programs like FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon), self-fulfillment gives you immediate control and arguably deeper insight into your business operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

We will delve into what will set third-party logistics providers apart in the coming year, and what to expect as e-commerce continues to merge with brick-and-mortar retail. We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. Logistics capabilities.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 Many businesses are concerned that once they implement an EDI system, they’ll need to “weather the storm” of bugs that come with new software. Top 6 EDI Integration and General EDI Myths Busted.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

The Solution: A Robust Parcel Shipping Program Can Keep Costs in Check Developing a robust parcel shipping strategy requires shippers go back to basics, such as the needs of customers. Purchase Insurance. Before shipping anything, consider the value-add of purchasing insurance. Partner with a 3PL.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2016

Meanwhile, the overall capacity of shipments is climbing higher, reports Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, and the driver shortage is becoming more essential as full truckload shipments decrease. As more customers order more products online and through omni-channel solutions , the need to reach a wider market will subsequently increase.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

Transportation Cost Drain #2 - Freight Rates. Freight rates are a direct line item cost and many companies have experienced rate increase in addition to surcharges. Supplier shipping terms are often under scrutinized because of the potential conflict with the buyer, purchasing department or vendor. Freight terms are negotiable.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). DHL to trial vision picking in the UK (Logistics Manager). UPS Announces U.S. Rate Changes.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Intermediaries may include financial experts, data analysts, freight auditors, and more. Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. Blockchain validates information.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2019

The same is true for the transportation market and the types of challenges and opportunities that shippers and third-party logistics providers face. Over the past year, there have been several big deals in the TMS market, such as Summit Partners acquiring MercuryGate and E2open acquiring Cloud Logistics.

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Ware2Go

MARCH 14, 2025

Your customers want freedom of choice — not just in the goods or services they buy, but also in how those purchases are completed and delivered. That means customers gain a unified experience in which they get to shop, purchase, and receive products seamlessly via their desired method. Consumer expectations are high.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2015

HighJump Releases HighJump Retail Advantage In-store Fulfillment Solution. SAP Plans Assortment Planning Tool for the Connected Retailer. Resilinc Launches New Solution for Supplier Capacity Management. November 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for December 2014.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Step 2: Leverage a Transitional Service Agreement Wisely.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Over the last 10-15 years, outsourcing of logistics activities to third-party logistics service providers has become increasingly popular. Research indicates that up to 75% of firms report positive impacts from outsourcing to logistics service providers (Langley J, Capgemini 2007). But what of the balance?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2016

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for this year was that the transportation management system (TMS) market will become more barbell-shaped ( mirroring what is happening in the third-party logistics industry ). We’re seeing the TMS market move in two opposite directions,” I wrote back in December.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

Consumers have high expectations for order fulfillment, shipping, and delivery, and LTL can use small freight to meet these expectations. Solutions for On-Time Land Cargo Delivery. Adapting to challenges and demands is part of the logistics industry. Freight consolidation offers a solution for storing and shipping freight.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

Outsourcing in the supply chain of logistics teams may sound farfetched. Yet in outsourced logistics simply refers to hiring a third-party logistics service, 3PL, to handle the logistics services. In a IL survey the results showed that 93 percent of businesses utilized inbound logistics services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2021

Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. No Purchase Orders were used.

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Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

Worldwide third-party logistics (3PL) has emerged as a viable option for meeting global distribution demands. A Standard TMS is a transportation management system, software that aids in the planning and executing shipment movement with greater ease and a high degree of automation. It saves time and labor hours.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

In other words, logistics is defined as a business planning framework for the management of material, service, information and capital flows. It is also defined as the procurement, maintenance, distribution, and replacement of personnel and material. Outsourcing Logistics and Supply Chain Functions Can Provide a Competitive Advantage.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. the digitisation of manufacturing. What is 3PL?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Kanban Pull systems reduce wasteful complexity in planning and overproduction that can occur with computer-based software programs such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) which creates a Push system with too much wasteful inventory going into the warehouse. Use Pull Systems, Like Kanban. Focus on Total Cost of Fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Solution 1 : This can be significantly improved by engaging a consulting team to review existing KPIs and recommend changes. Solution 2 : Helping managers and employees to understand the meaning of their KPIs is conducted through workshops run by a logistics service provider. Performance Appraisal/Review System.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Solutions / Results: Through the lead logistics provider or 4PL and shipper relationship, the 4PL assumed responsibility for execution and management of other 3PLs. The 4PL built a new routing tool specifically for Whirlpool that offered overall cost optimization and mode selection.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

A crucial part of the process is the logistics of delivering your freight to CVS distribution centers. Transporting your freight to its destination is a crucial part of this process. learn more Shipping to UNFI Food distributors are third-party entities that act as middlemen between your brand and a retailer.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2017

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: MercuryGate Launches ezVision. Jabil Introduces InControl Supply Chain SaaS Decision Support Solution. Ryder Launches NaviShare, a New Software Platform Providing Real-time Visibility, Tracking, Matching, and Sharing of Truck Capacity.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

Study: Biggest trucking firms outsource over 42% of their freight (FleetOwner). XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2016 Results. According to a press release issued by Brambles (parent company of CHEP ), the purchase price was $115 million, a nice premium over the $45 million Brambles paid for LeanLogistics in March 2008. “We

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ShipBob

JANUARY 8, 2021

Today, the scenario is quite different as 73% of B2B buyers are millennials who prefer the convenience of purchasing bulk orders online. B2B orders are often purchased less often, sold in bulk, and shipped via freight (or parcel for smaller orders). B2B orders are often repeat purchases done in bulk and ordered less frequently.

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