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Why Nobody Sends Out an RFP for Supply Chain Operating Networks

Talking Logistics

In my 25+ years as an industry analyst, I have reviewed (and helped craft) many Request for Proposals (RFP) for supply chain and logistics software applications — especially for shippers and third party logistics providers (3PLs) looking for a transportation management system (TMS) or a supply chain visibility solution.

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Supply Chain Visibility in Foggy Times

Enterra Insights

Supply chain professionals, like military professionals, often find situational awareness an elusive goal. Over a decade ago, Cecere wrote, “As we enter the world where data is more available from trading partners, we can navigate across the supply chain into customer’s customers and supplier’s suppliers.

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The Importance Of Third Party Logistics Services And What They Include (The BR Williams Difference)

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

While the importance of third-party logistics may be a no-brainer (hello, we love our online orders delivered quickly and without damage, too), we wanted to share more about what 3PL includes and how it works for businesses. . 3PL logistics is the link between your manufacturing operations and moving products to your customers.

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2013 Third-Party Logistics Study

Supply Chain Movement

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

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What is Supply Chain Control Tower? Its Benefits & Features

SCMDOJO

Supply chains today can vary from simple to highly complex global networks. The use of several third-party logistics providers often weakens supply chain visibility and can make it difficult to track orders as they move through the system.

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Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips

The Logistics of Logistics

Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce.

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Supply Visibility: More Important Than Ever. Yet Elusive.

Supply Chain Shaman

What Is Visibility? In our recent survey on analytics, today 74% of companies are attempting to improve supply chain visibility (as shown in Figure 1). Projects Being Implemented as Part of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation Project. Visibility means many things to different people.