The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

FSMA applies to: Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). WMS, TMS, documentation. Documentation. Process Summary.

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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. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JUNE 6, 2024

With growth-oriented 3PL warehousing businesses, staying ahead means embracing technology that streamlines operations and enhances visibility. At Camelot 3PL Software, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses.

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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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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

An increase in tire consumption indicates, for example, excessive use of a vehicle, which can have other negative consequences for the business. Speak with 3PL Links to maximize your fleets performance! Maintenance costs In fleet management, maintenance is recurrent due to the continuous use of vehicles.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 16, 2021

What is a 3PL & How Can They Benefit Your Business? A third party logistics provider (3PL) can help you reach your logistics goals and increase the overall efficiency of your organization in the process. So what exactly is a 3PL? So what exactly is a 3PL? 3PL vs. 4PL. 3PL vs. 4PL | Transportfolio.

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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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

According to Wikipedia and EDI Basics , Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between business partners. EDI was first developed in the 1960s with the objective of speeding the movement of shipping and transportation documents. EDI In Transportation.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 14, 2020

Choosing a 3PL that is part of the Responsible Care® program can be a benefit to your company, especially when shipping chemicals. Why is it beneficial to choose a 3PL that is Responsible Care® certified? The 3PL will: understand the requirements to ship your chemicals. provide extensive carrier vetting. Request a quote.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

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. . Take Gato from DeepMind, a division of Alphabet, as an example. A 3PL Focused on People.

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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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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Also called third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses, public warehouses are owned and operated by companies that lease the space to other companies. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. For example, take Co-op Partners Warehouse in St.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 27, 2024

ShipMonk combines the experience of our 3PL experts with the efficiency of time-saving automation so ecommerce brands of all sizes can scale and grow with our omnichannel fulfillment services. ShipMonk’s 3PL software , for example, is time-saving automation at its finest. And we’re not talking about being overly complicated.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. Hazmat Classifications There are nine classifications for hazardous materials, with a few examples of each.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2019

An experienced forwarder or third-party logistics company (3PL) can help you improve your bottom line by reducing your soft costs in addition to saving you money on hard costs. Importers rely on the help of a 3PL (third-party logistics company) to accomplish all the time-consuming and potentially costly tasks associated with shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2016

Like any outsourced partnership to a service and technology provider, such as in a 3PL relationship, it is vital that all sides are on the same page and speaking the same language in the way of goals, desired outcomes, strategy, and execution for whatever the customer and the outsourced provider are trying to achieve. Who pays for all this?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2017

For example, an act of terrorism may not necessarily qualify shipments for an exclusion. For example, today’s expensive products may cost more than the Carmack Amendment allows within its limits of liability. How Does It Affect 3PLs, and Why Is It a Good Idea to Partner With a 3PL For Managing Freight Liability?

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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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Parade

JUNE 8, 2021

This document outlines all the Parade features specifically built to support third-party logistics (3PL) agency models. Agent-based 3PLs are an alternative freight brokerage business model where 3PL companies provide business infrastructure for their agent partners. Agent Models. 1) Set up a user with a revenue code.

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Parade

JUNE 8, 2021

This document outlines all the Parade features specifically built to support third-party logistics (3PL) agency models. Agent based 3PLs are an alternative freight brokerage business model where 3PL companies provide business infrastructure for their agent partners. Agent models. 1) Set up a user with a revenue code.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 So you can see the savings for each document transacted and when you multiply that savings by the number of manual documents that are automated, you understand how a positive ROI can be achieved.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

Picture what it was to be a 3PL (third-party logistics company) 30 years ago. Filing cabinets were full of paper documents. Fax machines, handwritten documents, and corded phones were the way of communication. Thanks to advancements in technology, 3PLs can function without filing cabinets. Tracking and Tracing Options.

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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. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g.

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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. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

ShipMonk may be first and foremost known as the ecommerce industry’s leading 3PL for omnichannel order fulfillment services ; however, we’re also unique in the industry for our high-caliber customer service. And no, that wasn’t an exaggerated example to make a point. That is actually an example of things that some ecommerce brands do.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Submitting a freight claim for damaged cargo requires proper documentation of essential shipment details. The four main documents when submitting a freight claim include: The Bill of Lading (BOL) – This form acts as a record of details of the shipment and a contract between the freight carrier and shipper.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 28, 2016

The benefits of outsourcing logistics processes to a third-party logistics provider (3PL) are well documented. For this reason, more companies are turning to 3PLs to help with cost reductions and overall management of supply chain processes. The third core concept involves how a 3PL can reasonably improve your operations.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. This two-part blog series will take you thru the RFP questions along with the answers you'd expect to see from the 3PL. 3PL Answer 1. The Client Details. KPIs Question 1.

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3PL Links

JUNE 24, 2024

3PL Links Warehouse in Vaughan, ON | Top 7 Advantages of Outsourced Warehousing Can your business cover the whole cost of inventory? 3PL Links Warehouse in Vaughan, ON | Top 7 Advantages of Outsourced Warehousing Best structures Your goods can profit greatly from the use of appropriate storage structures.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 6, 2022

There are five different categories of logistics professionals: 1pl, 2pl, 3pl, 4pl, and 5pl. The trends in the 3PL, unlike the other types of logistics companies, are: Transport and storage associations. Information systems without documents. Infrastructure (in storage areas, for example). Value added services.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Before you start your next search for a 3PL, give careful thought to how you frame up your RFP. Wondering how to develop a more effective document? When you’ve completed your reflection, it’s time to start crafting your RFP document. Organize the document. For example, will you need racking or bulk space?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2017

For example, XPO Logistics is still trying to digest the Con-Way and Norbert Denstressangle acquisitions from the last few years, while FedEx and UPS continue to expand their service offerings to compete more with freight forwarders, further blurring the lines between asset and non-asset based carrier service offerings.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

For example, I worked with a customer recently who budgeted demurrage at 4% of their transportation spend. Keeping international shipments moving on schedule requires the management of multiple regions, ports, languages, government regulations and numerous documents. How do you account for Free Time across your global supply chain?

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 12, 2023

For example, most shipping companies may have capabilities to track packages as they are shipped and delivered. An e-commerce company or 3PL warehouse could use an API to integrate the shipping company’s carrier system into their website or WMS. Example of an API Request. Please note that this is just an example.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MARCH 30, 2020

For example, the warehouse may determine it is more efficient to pick an entire shift worth of orders in a single coordinated batch, and then the packing stations would separate the picks into separate smaller batches and then single orders. If not, then separate picking tickets and packing list documents may be printed.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Planning for unexpected issues like these is a major part of a proactive approach; make sure you always have a well-documented “Plan B” for your supply chain. This is why it’s essential to rely on a holistic 3PL for expert advice and guidance.

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