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3PL pick and pack to benefit retailers

20Cube Logistics

3PL, or third-party logistics, refers to a company outsourcing part or all of its logistics requirements to a provider. Those benefits are especially prevalent when you work with a company like 20Cube that oversees and manages the entire logistics and supply chain for you. Benefits of 3PL for Your Supply Chain.

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Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs

MIT Supply Chain

Currently, there is very limited knowledge about the Chinese 3PL industry, and the study provides unique insights for foreign companies planning to expand their logistics operations in the country. The key strengths of the logistics industry in China that emerged from the study include good transportation connectivity and new infrastructure.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The company also increased its use of third-party logistics providers and effectively created a network that could be optimized tactically at any given point in time. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia.