The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Poor fit – If your 3PL does not have the necessary specialization, expertise, or resources to meet your specific business needs, it may be time to consider finding a provider that is a better fit. It may be necessary to look for a more experienced and capable provider to meet your growing needs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Prior to Haul, Tim advised some of the fastest venture backed startups in logistics and freight tech tackling fleet management system, the transportation management system and freight brokerage model in the US, EU and India. Simultaneously, Haul meets the needs of fleet operators who rely on skilled drivers to keep the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

And when it comes to transportation, find a partner who can help you traverse the evolving pandemic. GlobalTranz can be that partner—helping you make sense of changing pandemic restrictions, protocols, and best practices for all things logistics. This is putting pressure on manufacturers to overproduce to meet the new demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

Plus, any irregular change in temperature during transport, or even in the warehouse where the product is stored, doesn’t just cause the food to go to waste, but can cause a food safety issue. Temperature-sensitive products beyond food also rely on traceability. But providing those services starts with trust.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The survey found integration ranks third in the list of in-demand value-added benefits when partnering with a third-party logistics provider, coming in at 89%. Those are critical factors in meeting the rising demands of delivery expectations and e-commerce buying behaviors during peak season and beyond.

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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Companies face the challenge of meeting customer demands for faster delivery, maintaining cost efficiency, and adapting to ever-changing market dynamics. To address these challenges, many organizations are turning to Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Meanwhile, the increasing number of regulations and requirements on shippers has created a paradox between saving money and still meeting all requirements. To maintain your role in the global market, you need to understand how 3PLs contribute to an improve transportation networks. Why Do Supply Chains Need Transportation Management?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

Carlsberg has also introduced electric trucks and established a specialized transportation control tower in Poznan, Poland. This initiative is central to enhancing the management and efficiency of its logistics operations throughout Europe. In a recent webinar , Carlsberg shared more on this topic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2022

Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. A Letter From Ben Gordon Regarding The Ukraine Logistics Coalition.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that invest in new technologies will be well-positioned to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase accuracy, to remain competitive and meet the demands of the market. By nearshoring, companies can reduce transportation costs, improve lead times, and increase flexibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2020

Naval is Global Head of Supply Chain and Logistics at Ramco Systems, where he leads a team that is building a logistics software platform that meets the end to end needs of transportation and logistics providers. What does integrating to one suite for logistics operations mean? About Naval Sabharwal.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

As a result, more supply chain entities are turning to transportation consolidation programs otherwise known as truckload consolidation, explains Joseph O’Reily of Inbound Logistics , to meet these demands. What Is a Transportation Consolidation Program? What Does a Transportation Consolidation Program Do?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The rationale for outsourcing certain manufacturing and supply chain processes, such as transportation management, fulfillment, and more to logistics companies is evident and clear. Recently, the Global Supply Chain Institute published a guide, “ Selecting and Managing a Third-Party Logistics Provider.”

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service. It measures efficiency and ability to meet customers’ expectations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Starting his career in carrier procurement and management within a Fortune 100 logistics company, Lynch has held positions of responsibility in all areas of?third-party?logistics.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 10, 2021

It particularly favours the retail, fashion and pharmaceutical industries due to the infrastructures it uses, such as On-demand warehouse rental and Third Party Logistics to cope with market variabilities. How to Implement Elastic Logistics without Losing Your Workforce. Elastic Logistics: The Future of the Supply Chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Before joining CSX, she worked at the Association of American Railroads and High-Speed Ground Transportation Association. She received a B.A.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The 26 th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study – sponsored by NTT Data, Penske, and Penn State – was released a week ago. The report is based on surveys of shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers – there were 345 respondents – as well as interviews with subject matter experts.

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Vinculum

AUGUST 16, 2021

If you want more profits, handling your logistics won’t fully meet your objectives, especially if they are not within your sight; it tricks a lot of investment. What is Third Party Logistics (3PL)? Third-Party Logistic Services: Why are they useful? A Real-Time View of Stocks.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt from an article I wrote for CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly (2018 Special Issue) titled “ Always something new to talk about ” that highlights key trends and developments in the transportation management systems (TMS) market.

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Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 31, 2014

Contrary to what many procurement professionals may think, all third party logistics providers are not created equal. And as retailers are pulled further and faster into the omni-channel future the need for advanced third party logistics providers will only continue to increase. Jeff Ashcroft.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

As companies take steps to achieve lower rates, by utilizing third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), the competition will further increase. The push toward a more efficient, data-driven supply chain will result in more competition among companies.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 9, 2015

Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. By outsourcing to a transportation management provider, you can reduce your in-house expenses on shipping processes. Saving Money.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. 5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon. About Cambridge Capital.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

[Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics? Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Advanced planning tools(APS) never considered the issues of logistics. The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. Availability of logistics was always assumed. Most of the industry makes most of the visibility solutions from third-party logistics providers and technologists obsolete.

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Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

Worldwide third-party logistics (3PL) has emerged as a viable option for meeting global distribution demands. Transportation has become a critical aspect in the process, with shorter planning periods and the general goal of reducing pipeline inventory in the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

has become a major oil and gas producer , which has been to the advantage of fabricators that serve not only drilling and extraction, but also heavy transportation. Fabricators now are trying to be fast enough to meet any and all customer needs whenever they crop up. Now is the Time for Manufacturing to Look at Logistics Efficiency.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

APRIL 12, 2024

Service Scope and Network When evaluating potential trucking freight partners, understanding their breadth of services and transportation network is crucial. Additionally, exploring a partner’s compliance with industry standards and regulations ensures they meet or exceed safety, efficiency, and operational excellence requirements.

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BlueYonder

MAY 31, 2017

Warehouse managers are under a lot of pressure to maximize throughput, minimize cost, optimize labor productivity and meet shipping deadlines, and do so in a way that keeps each and every customer happy, which is a tough task. JDA WMS and Warehouse Labor Management (WLM) can help you meet these demands head on.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Given the rise of e-commerce in the last holiday shopping season, warehouse managers should consider using third-party companies to help manage warehouse efficiency , integrate systems or complete transportation needs. Audits are crucial to reducing warehouse problems and improving inventory flow as well.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 15, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report, based on an evaluation of Blue Yonder’s Transportation Management System (TMS). Transportation modeling that creates very realistic and highly optimized scenarios as customers’ supply chain footprints is changing to fit customer-centric requirements.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Seamless transportation by carriers. Best Practices to Integrate an E-Commerce Shipping Plan With Existing Shipping Practices Finding a path to e-commerce success includes two priorities— identifying the needs of your supply chain and meeting the needs of customers. Access to multi-modal shipping and drop shipping options.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 18, 2024

Third-party logistics (3PL) are fulfilling gaps between elevated demand and limited supply while remaining accessible, affordable, and compliant. Another emerging trend around inbound logistics is the robustness of inbound operations in the face of global fluctuations in the economy, capacity, and delivery times.

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’ve been doing business with major retailers for some time, you know by now that the road map to category leadership isn’t shaving pennies off transactional transportation costs. . We all know you can’t buy logistics performance in retail. Million in transportation savings . About Zipline Logistics .

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s estimated that up to 40% of all transportation costs occur within the “money zone.” This can include details such as the quantity of products being transported, delivery windows, and any specific requirements for loading or unloading. It can also help reduce the risk of damage to your products during transportation.

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