Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. Significantly INCREASE our manufacturing, sourcing, or operations in Mexico. What do you think about Mexico? Total Votes 1.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

Flexport, a San Francisco-based global logistics technology company, recently launched the Flexport Tariff Simulator, a tool designed to help businesses estimate landed costs and navigate tariffs in real time. Third party logistics provider C.H. Robinson ( Nasdaq: CHRW ) has added the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2014

Should you implement a technology solution from a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or is it more effective to select a pure-play TMS provider to leverage your data? The post The Road to Big Data Visibility Doesn’t Run Through Your 3PL Technology appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

To understand what’s going on with third-party logistics , we had an extensive discussion with four industry thought leaders at BR Williams. As a result, there’s increased demand from the shipper community, needing help with sourcing capacity. We made several key hires to increase our sourcing activity.

Third Party Logistics 95

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The source pointed to several trends that are encouraging the adoption of TMS, including better control of data, more comprehensive analysis and the need to support omni-channel supply chains. Use a Third Party Logistics Company : A prominent report supports the rising using of 3PLs as a way for shippers to take a competitive advantage.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Historically, brokers and 3PL (Third Party Logistics) firms, as a result of their safe relationships with corporate shippers, have intentionally kept pricing and discounts as abstract as possible to maintain a false sense of savings for the end user. Combined, the $4.3 Key Takeaways: The SwanLeap Story.

Price Reduction 245

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

The best way to avoid disruption is to source and have readily available resources to expand capacity at a moment’s notice. That’s why more shippers have taken notice and opted to work with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to ensure scalability and quality of service, including managed services like transportation procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Here are some different sources and their very different numbers: The first question is why the Department of Energy has these kinds of statistics. The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2025

Companies now must make strategic decisions regarding pricing, shipping, supply chains and overall logistics. Below, we provide nine tips to optimize your shipping and tell you how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can help you during these difficult times.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together. Procurement processes–encumbered by a focus on paperless processing, RFPs/RFQs, and efficient procurement–do not embrace the capabilities and requirements of direct material sourcing. Current State of Visibility.

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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? ” Source: Adelante SCM web survey, 2011.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Third-party logistics providers are expected to face heightened cybersecurity threats.” Chinas dominance in rare metal exports poses a significant challenge for companies seeking alternative sources.” ” As supply chains work with more suppliers, the risk of a cyberattack increases.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As a result, organisations have had to rely on a larger number of suppliers and third-party logistics to meet this demand. Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

In an interview with My Purchasing Center , Nancy Huff – Sourcing Solutions Manager at business processing, technology, and procurement service provider Xchanging – spoke of many tangible benefits that come with a supplier diversity program. Access to a whole different network. Contributed by Kelli Saunders.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) As shown in Figure 1, there are many types of networks: industry-focused networks, functionally focused networks (like sourcing and logistics) and specialized networks for discovery (marketplaces), product serialization, open innovation.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

New scope of managed services brings new challenges for LSPs The scope of managed service is expanding from transportation to other supply chain services including inventory management, demand forecasting, supplier management, raw material sourcing, robotics, and supply chain and transportation modeling.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 127

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

I had an interesting conversation about this with Frank Tinschert, Business Unit Director Logistics at Quintiq, and below are his answers. The general situation for third-party logistics providers (3PLs) is that the requests made by their customers have become more challenging. This is the point of view of 3PLs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 281

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

So, for a direct response marketer, it’s actually more expensive to not have EDI integration, because without it you’re closed off from potential sources of business. Top 6 EDI Integration and General EDI Myths Busted. For this reason alone, EDI integration is well worth its initial implementation cost.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 20, 2022

Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business.

Ukraine 244

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Also, risks can range from working with entities outside of a given company, such as third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), to changes in the expected movements of a product, otherwise known as scope change risks.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 17, 2025

Its no longer optional LSPs need to master fulfillment and returns Increasingly, retailers and D2C manufacturers are choosing to outsource the seemingly insurmountable challenge of omni-channel fulfillment and returns to their expert partners: Logistics service providers (LSPs).

Optimal Sourcing 94

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

The industry itself understands how big of a change big data will bring: according to Third Party Logistics Study , 81 percent of shippers and 86 percent of third-party logistics companies believe that using Big Data effectively will become “a core competency of their supply chain organizations.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 213

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Procurement Practices: Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management can lead to cost savings and improved reliability. In warehouses, robotic solutions can dramatically cut processing times while reducing common logistics errors. This reduces dependency on a single source and provides alternatives in case of disruptions.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, it covers key differences between purchasing and procurement, explores common contract types, and emphasizes the importance of strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. BoxFox Liquidation.com 360 Components J2 Sourcing Gain More Knowledge About Liquidate Inventory 4.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

These interactions flow across Brokers, Truckers, Carriers, Third Party Logistics Service Providers both at Origin and Destination. An average company would appoint anywhere between 3 to 50 Third Party Logistics Service Providers. According to IBM, “1 shipment goes through 20 people, via 200 interactions”.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2019

Which sources of knowledge do you use the most to stay informed of supply chain industry trends? When evaluating potential third-party logistics providers, how important are each of the following factors in the selection process? There’s a way to do it better. Be uncommon. Research with purpose.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization, increasing access to China as both a channel and a supply source. Consider the investment in outside-in planning processes using market data and orchestrating source, make, and deliver based on a holistic design process. – The Myopic Focus on Cost Reduces Effectiveness.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

For example, both Above Average Performers and Average or Below Performers have the best visibility and highest confidence in inventory accuracy at their own distribution centers (or those operated on their behalf by third-party logistics partners). What are the main causes of this “confidence gap” in inventory accuracy?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2016

Yes, Symphony, a company that started out as a software company enabling the front-end of the e-commerce process, is now a third-party logistics provider (3PL) too. Source: Symphony Commerce website.

Supply Chain Network Software 157

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Kinaxis

JUNE 12, 2017

As bulk of the action in enterprises shifted from within the four walls of the company to outside the company due to increased use of contract manufacturing and third party logistics (3PL), traditional technologies built on ERP foundation came up short.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments.

Rail Software 157

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AFFLINK

JANUARY 30, 2025

Consider: Securing relationships with multiple suppliers to reduce dependency on a single source Establishing flexible contracts with shipping carriers for surge periods Preparing for unexpected delays by stocking safety inventory levels Enhance Supply Chain Flexibility Being flexible can be important in managing demand surges.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 14, 2016

I think it’s no surprise that all of Walmart’s selected carriers are on One Network’s Real Time Value Network , the consumer-driven platform for supply chain and logistics leaders. Third-Party Logistics Carrier. Source: CCJ. Walmart’s Carriers of the Year 2015. Hunt Transport Services.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2016

Gainsharing in logistics is often used by third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) as a pricing model. However, this additional growth could be gained from other sources, which is why some are turning to Vested Outsourcing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 202

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Specifically cited are impacts on third-party logistics providers (3PLs) being disproportionately impacted by ongoing cyber threats compared to transit hubs like cargo ports and airports. The report outlines the most critical supply chain cybersecurity risks, particularly for the manufacturing and electronics industries.

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