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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

Kanban Logistics

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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Service Level Should Be Your Number One Supply Chain KPI…But What Does It Really Mean?

ToolsGroup

Most use ‘forecast accuracy’ as the main KPI to do this. Therefore it follows logically that filling orders–or order line fill rate (OLFR)–should be the number one KPI that tells you whether you’re meeting service levels. First, we need to establish: what’s the whole point of supply chains? To service demand!

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The 12 Warehouse KPIs You Should Be Tracking Right Now

Unleashed

Efficient warehousing is all about knowing what’s working, what’s failing, and what can be improved. When you measure and analyse the right warehouse KPIs, you can make better-informed business decisions based on real data. In this guide to warehouse KPIs: What are ‘warehouse KPIs’ and why should you use them?

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Real-World Scenario: Best Practices for Warehouse Contracts: Part One

GlobalTranz

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider.

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Future-Proofing Your Warehouse with a Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform: Key Features to Consider

Techgistics

Future-proofing your warehouse operation is essential in a world where e-commerce is booming and customer expectations are sky-high. Real-Time Monitoring and Reporting A multi-agent orchestration platform should provide real-time visibility into the status of the agents, the workflow, and the overall performance of the warehouse operation.

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Ultimate guide to warehouse logistics: Enhance organization, movement, and management

6 River Systems

Warehouse logistics is the heart of any supply chain operation, assimilating and dispatching goods to ensure availability and timely delivery. One of the best ways to reduce shipping costs and ensure fast delivery is by optimizing warehouse logistics. What is warehouse logistics? Where are they located? What is the order volume?

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The Top Supply Chain KPIs to Know

GlobalTranz

The perfect order KPI tracks the overall accuracy and timeliness of each shipment. Perfect Order KPI = On-Time Delivery and Shipment KPI x Complete Order Percentage x Damage-Free Percentage x Accurate Invoicing Percentage. To calculate the perfect order percentage, one must understand the on-time KPI.