Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Here are our top tips for choosing the 3PL of your dreams! #1. Always be clear and straightforward about your needs — your 3PL should be able to return the favor. #2. A 3PL with multiple locations can be hugely advantageous for some, but not all, business owners. Make a List of Musts. Consider Multiple Locations.

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Morai Logistics

JULY 3, 2019

Benchmarking Success audits businesses to see how they are doing on average compared to industry bests. With that in mind, clearly the industry as a whole should be doing a lot better in reducing supply chain expenses. Conversely, rather than handling the supply chain planning within your company, you can hire a 3PL provider.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 16, 2024

Yet, with a few quick tips and the right approach, you can make use of drayage services to your supply chain’s advantage. TIPS TO FACE DRAYAGE SERVICE CHALLENGES If you’ve experienced any of the previously mentioned challenges with drayage service, the great news is there are really only two tips you need to make it seamless.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Our quarterly industry focus was on the construction and manufacturing industry. Five Tips for Heavy Haul & Over-Dimensional Shipping. We want to share some of our extensive knowledge in this industry and offer you several tips to keep in mind when shipping heavy haul. Oversize Load Regulation by State.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2015

The following tips will give you a few ideas you can use in your efforts, so you can get things rolling: Designing a flawless business plan. Depending on the state of the industry, waiting around for great business opportunities will simply not work. What tips would you offer for better freight management? Be proactive.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Lucky for you, we’ve gathered five tips on how to save money while on the road. When it comes to planning ahead, meal prepping can be another great tip on how to save money while on the road. For more tips, ideas, and recipes on meal prepping, click right here. Plan Ahead. Create a Budget. Want to learn more about this program?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2021

As a 3PL, our most important goal as a company is defending the flow of goods and keeping the economy moving. The post Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Tips for Shippers to Mitigate Cyber Attacks appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The average breach goes undetected for more than 50 days.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

We’d go so far as to say that these loyal fans are your most precious business asset — more valuable, even, than your inventory — and that’s saying something, coming from a 3PL that stores inventory! We’re a third-party logistics (3PL) and fulfillment company that is built to help ecommerce businesses scale.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

TIPS FOR BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN BUSINESS. If you don’t genuinely care about helping someone meet their own needs or goals, there isn’t any other tip that will work. Motor carriers are the heartbeat of the industry, and can teach us so much about what is happening day in and day out. Genuine Care. This can’t be faked.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By enabling data-driven fleet engagement, AI contributes to a safer and more efficient fleet, providing third-party logistics (3PL) providers with better oversight and control over their operations and significantly reducing costs. They can analyse data to predict and prevent accidents, reduce traffic violations and enhance driver behaviour.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

What is a 3PL & How Can They Benefit Your Business? Whatever the reason, if you’re searching for a third party logistics provider (3PL) for the first time, you’ll want to have a keen understanding of what they are and how they work before choosing one to help with your logistics challenges. So what exactly is a 3PL?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Growing freight volumes may be welcome news for brokers, third-party logistics (3PL) operations and carriers, but with the driver shortage holding back industry expansion, finding freight carrying capacity remains an ever present and larger challenge.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Anticipating a rebound from COVID-19, this blog post highlighted insights into how supply chain leaders were thinking about their supply chain in the context of the pandemic, macro industry trends, and as they planned for the year ahead. #2. 7 Tips For Building Supply Chain Resiliency. The State of the Trucking Market in 2021.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Winter freight shipping always tests the strength of the logistics industry and e-commerce. Below is a quick list of the top winter freight shipping tips to help guide you and keep your supply chain hot during the trickiest time for shipping. Partner with a 3PL. Expect the Unexpected.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Let’s face it, not many industries have had the spotlight thrown at them quite like transportation! Tips to Make Sure Your News Source is Trustworthy. 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! Daily News Update.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

We decided to ask them to share some of their extensive knowledge in this industry with us so we could offer you several tips to keep in mind when shipping heavy haul. The post Five Tips for Heavy Haul & Over-Dimensional Shipping appeared first on Trinity Logistics. Time is on your Side. Updated by Tori Dalton.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 11, 2025

This blog post will explore the importance of software and data security in 2025 and provide tips for safeguarding your ecommerce business. Tips for Protecting Your Ecommerce Business 1. Partner with a Secure 3PL Provider: Choose a 3PL provider like ShipMonk that prioritizes data security and has robust security measures in place.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Holidays are always difficult to work around in our industry. We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Communicate with Carriers and Your 3PL Your Plan, Issues, and Needs.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 11, 2024

ShipMonk is an ecommerce 3PL that partners with hundreds of ecommerce clients of all shapes and sizes. The post Internet Sales Tax Tips for Ecommerce Stores appeared first on ShipMonk | Fulfillment Center | Order Fulfillment Services. Full disclosure: we’re not tax experts.

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LandLink

DECEMBER 23, 2020

If you do not currently have a relationship with a 3PL, think about starting one. If you do have a current 3PL relationship, here are some tips to make the best of that relationship. The true measure of 3PL customer service is how we react to service failures. It's a tremendous resource, particularly in a time of need.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The shipping and transportation industry is in the midst of an evolution. 12 Tips to Choose the Right Regional LTL Carrier for Your Organization As explained by Inbound Logistics, shippers should follow a few tips to select the right LTL transportation provider and reduce freight spend. Get Your Free Copy Here.

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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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Stord

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Atlanta, GA, December 20, 2022 – Stord , the leading cloud supply chain provider, announced today that it has been named a MCM Top 3PL for 2023 by Multichannel Merchant in its 8th annual directory.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Third party logistics (3PL) provider, Yantra Fulfilment, has published its top 10 tips on what to look out for when selecting a fulfilment partner. In short, goods need to be in the right place at the right time and it is only by having a trusted 3PL partner that this can be consistently achieved.”.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Let’s look at the differences between automation and technology in a world-class 3PL fulfillment center and the distinct purposes they serve. The purpose of 3PL fulfillment technology is not to replace humans, but to enable humans (inventory managers, operations and customer experience teams) to do their jobs more easily and accurately).

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Because of the reputation that the Authorized Agent Program at Trinity Logistics has, we are often asked how to get started in the industry. The best way to get started in the industry is to work side by side with someone already successful! One helpful tip is to formulate a solid business plan that maps out the goals of your agency.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. Ideally, your third-party logistics provider (3PL) should be providing this for you, but if not, some good resources to check out are FreightWaves , Transport Topics , or Supply Chain Dive. The second part takes a little more work.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MARCH 11, 2021

Contrary to the high unemployment reported in other industries since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, competition for logistics workforce talent is more heated than ever.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The logistics industry will be shaped by these 5 top logistics trends as a response to the growing customer experience movement many industries are responding to. These 5 changes are groundbreaking, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. 6 Important Tips For Effective Logistics Management. Share This: Read More.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

5 Best Logistics Tips for E-commerce Business Owners | Image Source: Pexels No matter what kind of business you have, logistics are the same. This is due to the need to balance the physical and digital informational flows that are essential to the industry. In this stage, the delivery time is started to be tracked.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

2024 is 4th Year in a Row 3PL is Recognized with BIG Customer Service Award April 10, 2024 — Customer service is a 365-day a year duty, but today the Business Intelligence Group is shining an extra light on this critical component to any company’s success by announcing the winners of the BIG Excellence in Customer Service Awards.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

In my experience the tipping point is around 6 vehicles – thats when the complexity of manually managing your fleet starts to outweigh the cost of proper routing and scheduling software. You can also use benchmarking data to understand what “good” really looks like in your industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

One of those paths that is being chosen more frequently by companies in various industries is to partner with a third-party logistics provider. 3PLs offer a vast wealth of knowledge and experience in improving and streamlining operations and bringing new technology to the table. 3PLs and Technology.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While there are many factors to consider when choosing a 3PL service provider, cost and customer service are two of the most critical factors. On the one hand, organizations have a set budget to spend with a 3PL partner on transportation, warehousing, and related activities. Why The Conundrum? Why The Conundrum? Why Is Cost Important?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2015

Look to Outsource Freight Claims Management to a Knowledgable 3PL. A 3PL can handle freight claims management for you, as they are set up with the correct certifications and have expertise in not only resolving the complex world of freight claims but experience in carrier relations to get it done legally correct and quickly on your behalf.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Best Practices for Data-Driven Visibility into Your Supply Chain Strategies to Leverage Data Communication Effectively: Get actionable tips for implementing data communication in your supply chain. Supply Chain Visibility : A critical factor for businesses seeking to excel in today’s competitive landscape.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Make sure you’re not tipping the scales into DIM weight territory simply because of packaging. Utilize Available Technology A tech-forward 3PL like ShipMonk can take a lot of the guesswork out of packaging and shipping large or heavy items. Optimize Packaging Large boxes and packing materials add weight and size to every order.

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