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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? With all that in mind, 3PLs are not for everyone.

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Why Nobody Sends Out an RFP for Supply Chain Operating Networks

Talking Logistics

In my 25+ years as an industry analyst, I have reviewed (and helped craft) many Request for Proposals (RFP) for supply chain and logistics software applications — especially for shippers and third party logistics providers (3PLs) looking for a transportation management system (TMS) or a supply chain visibility solution.

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10 Factors for Picking a Great Third-Party Logistics Service Provider in 2022

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Selecting the right third-party logistics service provider can be a challenging experience for companies. After all, the reputation and success of your company depend on your logistics provider’s reliability, making a third-party logistics provider a crucial part of many brands’ supply chains.

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2022 State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry Report

Supply Chain Brain

From combatting supply chain disruptions and creating new omnichannel fulfillment strategies to benefitting from the evolution of 3PLs, 4PLs, and cutting-edge technology, 2022 could be one of the most important years ever for businesses looking to play a pivotal role in how consumers receive goods.

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CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-Leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company

CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage its complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport.

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The State of Third Party Logistics: The Future is Already Here

GlobalTranz

The 3PL industry is going through transformations and the coming few years are likely to be critical for the future of the industry. In fact, to the techno-savvy optimists who see a bright future for the industry, the future is already here. The State of Third Party Logistics: Technology Innovations Driving a Service Mindset.

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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. Third-party logistics providers (3PL) , even BR Williams, have difficulty sourcing the capacity the shipper community needs.