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The Connected Ecosystem with Bill Vitti

The Logistics of Logistics

Bill was also President of Swift Logistics, a leading brokerage and 3PL provider, and head of marketing and strategy for Swift Transportation. Bill has experience working on the carrier, shipper, and broker side, as well as in 3PL and freight software, giving him 360-degrees of visibility of the marketplace. Bill on LinkedIn.

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The Free TMS with Tim Higham

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to starting AscendTMS, Tim co-founded and ran a national 3PL, where he invited Palm Beach Capital LLC to become minority equity shareholder in July, 2009 in order to speed both internal growth and outside acquisitions. The 3PL grew yearly, including during the “great recession”, with load counts being the most robust ever.

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Level Up Your Freight Brokerage with Kary Jablonski

The Logistics of Logistics

Brokers access carriers through the Trucker Tools app, which has been downloaded 2 million times in North America and offers drivers tools for life on the road, including a fuel optimizer, document scanner, and leading digital marketplace.

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Trucker Tools with Kary Jablonski

The Logistics of Logistics

Brokers access carriers through the Trucker Tools app, which has been downloaded 2 million times in North America and offers drivers tools for life on the road, including a fuel optimizer, document scanner, and leading digital marketplace. Avoid Death by Excel: How Trucker Tools Can Automate Broker and 3PL Operations of All Sizes.

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REPOST: Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella

The Logistics of Logistics

Savvy shippers and carriers will look for 3PL partners who can not only automate the life of the load, but also provide additional value via analysis, business intelligence, and market insights. Documentation and billing. Scheduling for pickup and delivery locations. Carrier identification. Carrier transaction. Tracking and tracing.

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13 Key Considerations when Selecting a 3PL & [BONUS INFOGRAPHIC] 3PL vs 4PL

GlobalTranz

When it comes to efficient and cost-effective over the road transportation management , it is absolutely crucial that you be working with a trustworthy 3PL. Understanding the potential value of a 3PL early in the process is crucial to saving money and providing great service. What Is A 3PL? How Does A 3PL Benefit My Enterprise?

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When Is The Right Time To Engage With A Managed Logistics 3PL

Blue Grace Logistics

What circumstances is your business experiencing that warrant outsourcing tasks to a 3PL? But when that growth outpaces the current abilities of an existing supply chain, it’s time to call a 3PL. If you’re experiencing a tight budget but can’t find any fat to trim, a 3PL may not seem like a necessary expense.

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