GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Quick example: we just helped a client of ours, a small fleet owner, save $2,000 with just one expense. Below are just a few examples, but the key is to simply expand your thinking as to what expenses you or your spouse are incurring that are at least indirectly related to your business. 3PL Business Advice'

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

In the rest of this article, we will delve deeper into the advantages of how a fleet management system works and how to monitor it properly. An increase in tire consumption indicates, for example, excessive use of a vehicle, which can have other negative consequences for the business. How does a fleet management system work?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. 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.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. Its worth remembering, for example, that secondary distribution tends to generate higher transportation costs than primary distribution.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You can Google any number of articles to find some tips and tricks to ensure you are reliable, but to keep it simple you can head back to your writing class! Is this article relevant to what you need? Why was the article written? This email hosts four of the top transportation news articles within the past 24 hours.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 5, 2021

Third-party Logistics (3PL) companies are often accused of providing such poor service that their relationships with clients break down. In reality, though, there’s a host of reasons why 3PL relationships turn sour—and very often the blame can be laid at the door of the client. Fix These Issues to Improve Your 3PL Relationship.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

Even more complex, some 3PLs may offer different degrees of service, such as a 4PL model that blends a shipper’s existing network and fleets with a 3PL’s technology and solution, as discussed in this third-party versus fourth-party value article. . Always Turn to the Data to See Expectations for ROI and Value.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Dr. Goldston is the author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on supply chain management and emerging technologies, of Critical Success Factors in ERP Implementations and is a five-time TEDx speaker. Example: reducing water usage by installing low-flow toilets and sinks in your office.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

What’s in the article: Framework for project management in the 3PL space. That is why it is essential to leverage a project management framework when initiating a logistics project with your 3PL partner. Project Management Framework in the 3PL space. Putting together a plan of action for stakeholders.

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Ship Monk

JULY 9, 2024

Why should your ecommerce brand choose a modern, global 3PL like ShipMonk instead of other kinds of 3PLs and the 4PL? At a glance, our tech-enabled type of 3PL (third party logistics provider) has award-winning customer service , cutting-edge automation, guaranteed SLAs, and 12 facilities worldwide that we fully own and operate.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The 3PL Evaluation and Selection process was an important topic of discussion at our recent Supply Chain Secrets Free Seminars. Having been involved in 100+ Logistics Outsourcing projects, I was sharing this experience and stressing the important aspects of the 3PL evaluation and selection phase.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a look at the current warehousing landscape and what you can do to secure storage for your products. A recent article in CNBC looks at the current warehousing landscape in the U.S. How you can secure warehouse space with a 3PL. Many 3PLs will offer one or both of the following warehousing services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The article states that Fabric customers communicated that they wanted to use Fabric technology directly in their own warehouses, rather than contracting with Fabric to serve as a 3PL managing fulfillment operations with Fabric technology. This sounds like another example of supply chain whiplash (start and stop) to me.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 17, 2017

So… how do you find the right 3PL? 3PL = Third Party Logistics company. And far too many organisations end up with a 3PL partner that is a bad fit culturally, does not provide the right service performance and costs far more than expected. It’s usually the client’s fault… not the 3PL.

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Globalior

APRIL 9, 2020

Any company that transports products from one point to another on its own is an example of the First Party Logistic Model. A farm that grows strawberries and takes them directly to a store for sale would be considered an example of 1PL. A 3PL service is usually a long term solution for a company’s logistic needs.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

With companies holding on to more inventory, the inventory management capabilities of your 3PL partner are more important than ever. At the heart of those capabilities is the 3PL’s warehouse management system (WMS). What is a 3PL warehouse management system? Subsequent actions by the 3PL (e.g.,

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

So you’ve made the decision to break ties with your fulfillment provider and switch to a new 3PL. In past articles we’ve looked at some of the signs that it’s time to change your 3PL, and tips for finding the right fulfillment partner. For example, you might ship 50% of each SKU quantity, or a specific group of products.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. The driver is early to a retailer appointment. retailers).

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. The Differences between 4PL and 3PL. What is 3PL? What is 4PL?

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 6, 2022

This article urges companies to look again at medium-sized logistics companies as a possible alternative. Typically, third-party logistics (3PL) providers have been the staple for the shipping industry. The medium-sized 3PLs are filling this gap. A smaller 3PL that is close to you will reduce transit times significantly.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. In this article, we’ve listed several specific questions that you should ask your current or prospective 3PL provider to make sure that your pharmaceutical products are in good hands. tires or coffee).

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

With the rise of ecommerce and the need for faster, more transparent delivery processes, 3PL providers that invest in real-time tracking and visibility technologies will be able to provide better service and improve the customer experience. Also, the new technologies will enable 3PL providers to handle more orders. Nearshoring.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

When it comes to warehousing, many companies eventually outgrow the “do it yourself” model and choose to hand the reins over to a third-party logistics (3PL) professional. What’s important to understand, however, is that many 3PLs are capable of a wide array of warehouse services in addition to the basics. The dedicated 3PL model.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways 3PL warehouse companies can help take the warehousing burden off of you and support your company’s growth in 2021 and beyond. How 3PL warehouse companies can support your operations. Or, you can entrust your operation to a 3PL warehouse company.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at warehousing availability within the state and how a 3PL can help. FedEx, for example, has opened two large facilities. Al Williams, senior vice president, industrial, at JLL is quoted in the WRAL article. 3PLs can reduce your logistics costs and preserve capital.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Throughout this article we will discuss: The basics The difference between this and standard shipping The importance and benefits of shipping freight expedited The different forms of expedited shipping How to partner with the right company WHAT IS EXPEDITED SHIPPING?

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 24, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore why companies that wish to take advantage of rail would do well to partner with a 3PL provider that has a rail transload facility. According to a recent article in Freight Waves , rail volumes for May 2021 were up 28% from May 2020. Rail freight volumes are rising.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. For example, take an area of the supply chain that has had this form of technology applied to it, quite successfully, for many years – route optimization. . A 3PL Focused on People.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, I will redress the balance by exploring outsourcing from a more holistic perspective, focusing on ways to consider outsourcing partnerships for improvement throughout the supply chain. So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low-costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. Furthermore, you can prepare for the change by understanding what 3PLs can do to help attempt to maintain lower prices of transportation.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a look at North Carolina warehousing capacity and tell you why a more rural location may be right for your business. Partner with a 3PL provider for North Carolina warehousing capacity. 3PLs can reduce your logistics costs and preserve capital. 3PLs help you avoid technology investments.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a look at the warehousing part of the food product supply chain and share some of the ways that 3PL providers can protect food safety in the warehouse. 5 Ways That 3PL Providers Protect Food Safety in the Warehouse. 3PLs can provide lot control for food and pharmaceutical products. Cold/Frozen.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

At their best, third party logistics (3PL) companies provide new and innovative ways to improve logistics effectiveness. No wonder then, that shippers increasingly turn to 3PLs to manage their warehousing and distribution needs. So why do so many shippers run into relationship difficulties with their 3PL partners?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 25, 2024

An item has been purchased online, your 3PL has processed the order and sent instructions to the appropriate fulfillment center, and following the picking, packing, and shipping, the package is now on the final phase of its route. This celebratory final stretch is similar in logistics lingo.

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