American Global Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Combining remote and in-office work, this model is rapidly becoming the norm across industries, including logistics. Shippers looking to hire a third-party logistics provider (3PL) now more than ever need to understand how to manage remote teams effectively and foster collaboration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Extended offerings around value-added services, co-packing, co-manufacturing and even 3D printing will continue to deliver options that allow agility and scale in supply chain operations, with third-party logistics providers coordinating much of this capacity as they morph into super-grid logistics services providers.

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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. Key Takeaways: The State of Freight Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) Is the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams. Despite a narrow scope of requirements, BR Williams presented definitive data to demonstrate the success of the solution and alleviate the company’s concerns.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams. Despite a narrow scope of requirements, BR Williams presented definitive data to demonstrate the success of the solution and alleviate the company’s concerns.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. This year, the program included presentations from Dollar General, Sleep Number, and Western Digital. Actively adopt the GS-1 and ISO-8000 standards and move aggressively on building authoritative identfiers in visibility programs.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. As a logistics service provider, we are always trying to add value to our customers,” says John A. “The MELVINDALE, Mich.,

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common.

Supply Chain Software 148

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Two of the globe’s largest ocean container shipping carriers, Maersk and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have jointly announced mutual agreement to terminate, effective in January 2025, the present 2M shipping alliance. “ In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2013

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities (see “ If Operational Excellence is a Given, Then What Else Matters for 3PLs? ”

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

That was the central question Hope Federer, Senior Solutions Consultant at MercuryGate, addressed in her kick-off presentation. As truckload capacity continues to tighten, shippers and logistics service providers are looking for ways to leverage existing capacity as efficiently as possible.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2018

I can’t tell you how many TMS-related research reports, blog posts, videos, webinars, and presentations I’ve written or produced over the years, but it’s a lot — enough to make you think I’ve said all I could about TMS already.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

In the session, panelists representing both sides of the debate will each present a real-world case study: an “outsourced” supply chain and its third-party logistics partner, and an “insourced” supply chain and its pervasive technology solutions partner.

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Tompkins Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The July 2013 edition of Inbound Logistics presents survey data on certifications for 3PLs, including: Name of Certification. The post Certifications Grow as Part of Third-Party Logistics Providers’ (3PLs) Capabilities appeared first on Tompkins International. Percentage.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2016

So, where are companies finding the biggest opportunities for benefits, especially in logistics? So, where are companies finding the biggest opportunities for benefits, especially in logistics? factor and never getting to what is this [technology] going to deliver to the bottom line at the end of the day.”.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

It’s for this reason they outsource this business function to a third party that specializes in this area. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. is what third party logistics is all about. But it’s not just limited to large corporations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 4, 2013

The conference was heavily dominated by third-party logistics firms, consultants and technology providers. One of my favorite presentations at the event was by Francis Marabula, Executive head of Supply Chain, Safaricom, Kenya. The conference kicked off with a presentation on robotics.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 16, 2020

If you would like to see this presentation in its entirety, you can view it on our website. Working with a third party logistics provider, like C.H. In the video below, I discuss five key factors you can use to overcome supply chain obstacles and master last mile delivery. Consumer expectations will continue to change.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

According to a 2017 Capgemini study, 98% of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) believe that improved, data-driven decision-making is essential to the future success of supply chain activities and processes. This requires detailed digitized data about the location and condition of every shipment.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

In fact, manufacturers can collaborate with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), like Cerasis , to realize the benefits of collaboration and taking advantage of business-to-business (B2B) sales through integration of systems, explains Louis Columbus of Supply Chain 24/7. Be There for Customers After the Sale.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common.

Supply Chain Software 78

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

For freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, efficiency is king. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common.

Supply Chain Software 78

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 11, 2018

On that note, let us take a good look at some of the main aspects leading to the rise and sheer transformation of the aspect of strategic supply chain management: A rise in acquisitions and major mergers: Not only will both the aspects always be an intrinsic part of a capitalist economy but with regard to the present-day scenario, what we are seeing (..)

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ThroughPut

MARCH 1, 2022

An AI-enabled port ecosystem can lead to effective communication across all touchpoints in the container supply chain, right from cargo owners to terminal operators, to third-party logistics providers and warehouse workers. So much more to achieve with minimal investment!

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

In general, the predictive analytics solutions in logistics and supply chain are on the rise. However, while the technology is available, there is still a scarcity of people who can make sense out of the incomplete and low-quality data, the case commonly presented in the logistics industry.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

It is up to your organization to decide which conferences to attend and how you will leverage the information presented. Conferences exist for a variety of purposes and supply chain specialties, including cold chain storage, transportation management , omnichannel best practices , and much more.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

They include: • Third-party partners. Sackos reports, “Many retailers have turned to third-party logistics providers. According to Sackos, “Retailers have also embraced frictionless return solutions, whereby customers are presented with several return options to make the process smoother.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2016

Is Amazon a disruptor or a distraction for the logistics industry? That was the main question I addressed during my keynote presentation at the SMC3 Connections Conference last month, one of the leading events for transportation and logistics professionals. Is Amazon planning to do the same in logistics?

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The automotive industry is a complex ecosystem comprised of dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), multiple tiers of suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). You can check out a list of the 30-plus speakers and 18-plus sessions here.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To ensure regular and thorough inventory management, a third party logistics ( 3PL ) provider like ShipBob can really help. Even though the items are not physically present in your storage space or warehouse, the digital records show that it’s “in stock” or on hand. What is ghost inventory?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2016

And I remember attending many other conferences and presentations around that time, and the message from consultants, analysts, and academics were all the same: “Don’t view logistics as a cost center, view it as a competitive weapon.”. Your supply chain strategy in effect becomes your business plan.”.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 10, 2022

By show of hands in the session “The 2022 Strategic Supply Chain Technology Themes” presented by Dwight Klappich, attendees responded with a resounding “Yes!” In the session “Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, Worldwide,” Susan Boylan painted a picture of continuing adjustments by 3PLs. Key Themes.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Today, the 22 nd Annual Surveys of Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) CEOs, sponsored by Penske Logistics , revealed that 3PL CEOs are confident about the current state and future revenue growth potential of both their companies and the regional 3PL industries.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

As I prepared my keynote presentation for the BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2017 conference , I recalled this experience and saw it as a good metaphor for the difficulties many companies are having today responding effectively to the blizzard of supply chain management. I’ll share my takeaways from their presentations in future posts.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2017

In response, more shippers have ditched their practices of working with carriers directly for third-party logistics provider (3PL) partnerships. Be present, and make your company extremely transparent to your customers. Every interaction should be positive and encourage future purchases.

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Veridian Solutions

MARCH 20, 2019

Four Keynote Presentations at ProMat 2019. The first keynote presentation for this year is presented by Karim R. The final keynote will be Wednesday at 1:00 PM, presented by Marcus Lemon is of CNBC’s “The Profit.” The conference is so expansive that it can be hard to decide which seminars and booths to visit.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2017

At the second annual DAT User Conference, Montague presented a summary of his research on "Retail and E-tail, and You" to more than 165 of the company’s customers. The rapid growth of e-commerce has led major online retailers to re-design their supply chain models, according to Mark Montague, DAT senior pricing analyst.

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