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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

Logistics Viewpoints

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. Consider warehousing space. How great can the impact be?

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3PL Warehouse Management Solutions: Top Benefits For Enterprises

Vinculum

A robust warehouse management system keeps you on top of handling, storing, and processing goods. 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)?

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Why OmniChannel Solutions are Needed in Shipping & Logistics to Meet Consumer Demand

GlobalTranz

E-commerce and omnichannel solutions are rapidly becoming the next frontier in the use of the Internet of Things and better order fulfillment processes. When the Internet first arrived, the idea of waiting for an extended period to receive a product was great, asserts Gordon Hellberg of Material Handling and Logistics.

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Running Seamless 3PL Operations in the Midst of Supply Chain Chaos

Turvo

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is increasing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce. trillion by 2026 due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

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What is third-party logistics (3PL), and how does it work?

6 River Systems

When you outsource one or more parts of your logistics process, such as warehousing, inventory management or order fulfillment , you’re utilizing a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. What is third-party logistics? Lastly, 5PL introduces logistics consulting services.

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How to Successfully Integrate an E-Commerce Shipping Plan Into Your Traditional Shipping Practices

GlobalTranz

The warehouse management system (WMS), e-commerce platform, vendor systems and more may already be integrated. Critical components of a successful e-commerce shipping strategy asserts John Costanzo of Parcel Magazine, include: Visibility into warehouse and inventory management. Use omnichannel fulfillment to handle e-commerce.