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The Importance of Value-Added Services in Logistics and SCM!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Finding out if your provider offers these next-level services are critical because they can make a significant difference in your overall logistics process. According to Adelante SCM’s recent research , 63 percent of organizations that use value-added services consider it a “very significant” business function.

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Last-mile Dialogues: Make Your D2c Strategy a Winner With an Intelligent SCM Solution

Locus

Our solution also enables seamless reverse logistics and frictionless cancellation for improved customer experiences. Captive or Outsourced: When it comes to D2C strategy, one question that often arises is whether to buy your own fleet or outsource the orders to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) or courier express parcel (CEP) services.

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3PLs Need to Take Broader Perspective

Talking Logistics

A few weeks ago at the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) Annual Conference , I gave a keynote presentation challenging third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to take a broader perspective of their business.

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Is There a Third Option for SCM Executives Looking to Revamp their Supply Chain Management Operations?

Kinaxis

A new alternative is now possible for companies, especially those looking to gain a competitive advantage with their SCM operations. Is SCM a Core Competency? Many organizations with established SCM operations have been working with third-party logistics firms for decades, largely eliminating the use of in-house transportation fleets.

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Publication of the 2nd SCM 3PL Subway Map Europe

Supply Chain Movement

For the second time Supply Chain Movement will publish an overview of the European market of Third Party Logistics (3PL) companies. This overview will be represented in the 3PL Subway Map Europe with all the major established logistics service providers and their proven track record in Europe.

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The Blurred Lines Between Retail and DTC with Guy Courtin

The Logistics of Logistics

In addition, he has been an industry analyst covering the supply chain and retail spaces for SCM World and Constellation Research. He has held senior leadership roles at Infor, Progress Software, and i2 Technologies.

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3PLs, What’s More Valuable Than Another Twitter Follower?

Talking Logistics

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? ” Source: Adelante SCM web survey, 2011.