GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

At the same time, their customers – primarily the manufacturers and retailers – are wasting no time urging their 3PL logistic providers to integrate these technologies into their service. But what do people who run 3PL companies think about the technology? But are the 3PL companies ready to adopt the technology?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Port Everglades’ landside operations resumed Thursday morning and waterside operations are expected to resume Thursday, pending channel and berth damage surveys. Bryce Williford, senior vice president of 3PL services at BlueGrace Logistics, said all the company’s carrier partners either closed or limited operations in the impacted areas. “At

Supply Chains 118

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week, “2020 3PL Survey: Shifting Priorities in an Unprecedented Year.” Read more COVID-19: Catalyst for Digital Transformation for 3PLs.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

Yet in outsourced logistics simply refers to hiring a third-party logistics service, 3PL, to handle the logistics services. From securing inventory to transporting goods from Point A to Point B, 3PL are taking over as in-house logistics teams fall flat. Meanwhile the experts of a 3PL will handle the distribution. Nocona Boots.

Outsourcing 104

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

This survey was again released and created and supported by Infosys Consulting, Penn State University, and Penske Logistics. And its findings were based on feedback from several hundred usable responses from shippers, or users of 3PL services, and non-users of 3PL services, as well as 3PL sector respondents.

3PL 88

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2021

ARC Advisory Group and DC Velocity magazine have closed our joint survey on the changes logistics operations have experienced in the upheaval of the Covid-19 operating environment in 2020; and the expectations these same executives have about their operating environment in 2021.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Editor's Note: Our friend, Jim Bierfeldt with LogisticsMarketing.com , came up with a 3PL Survey for buyers of logistics services. Take the survey below. Over the past few years, we have surveyed about 350 different buyers of logistics services. Three themes emerged from survey results : YOU DON’T KNOW MY BUSINESS!

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2019

Growing e-commerce fulfillment demands and costs have collided to bring about an uptick in average 3PL fulfillment prices within the outsourced fulfillment industry, as was evidenced by FulfillmentCompanies.net’s annual poll of 500+ warehouses across the US.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Trinity Logistics wanted to get answers to these questions for you, so we asked a random sample of our shipper and carrier relationships to gauge the effect 2023 had on their business and what their expectations for 2024 in our first Freight Market Survey. For those that do outsource to 3PLs, they usually just stick to one provider.

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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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Logistics Management

MARCH 7, 2019

Spending on 3PL services and new technologies are all part of a more deliberate approach to figuring out the right mix of equipment, software and services to manage the stress of today’s labor market and order fulfillment pressures.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

Logistics Business , in conjunction with Aptean , is carrying out a market research survey of our readers. The exclusive survey focuses on transport and logistics technology, specifically on commercial vehicle fleet operations. Transport Managers: We need you to complete our survey! It takes just 10 minutes. Click here to enter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2022

A recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found market insights, confidence levels and trends for this peak season and beyond. Even with that in mind, 85% of those surveyed have a positive view of how their revenue will look in the next year.

Supply Chain Design Software 104

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2020

A Gartner, Inc, survey of 260 global supply chain leaders in February and March 2020 found that 33% had moved sourcing and manufacturing activities out of China or plan to do so in the next two to three years. Survey results show that the COVID-19 pandemic is only one of several disruptions that have put global supply chains under pressure.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

According to the report, 93% of respondents, including 92% of leadership and 94% of managers cited a 3PL with cybersecurity measures in place as critical when selecting a service provider. Technology tools that are easy to use were cited as critical features among 93% of survey respondents.

Supply Chain Software 90

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

To understand the rise of the 3PL for managed transportation services, shippers need to understand how managed transportation services became a global power, why 3PLs in managed services work well together, and how 3PLs enable better management of transportation. 3PLs and Managed Services Go Well Together.

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LandLink

DECEMBER 28, 2021

A recent Statista survey found nearly 72% of businesses suffering detrimental effects related to the pandemic. Here are some strategies a qualified 3PL can help you deploy to manage what may be ahead. Supply chains have been severely impacted by COVID-19.

Supply Chain Software 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2015

For my part, I was just providing a short preview of the results I’m starting to see from my survey surrounding the best ways to improve warehouse performance. I’ll be presenting these results at eft’s 3PL Summit, June 16th through […]. Last Thursday, I was a participant in an interesting Webinar put on by eft (eyefortransport).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

If operational excellence is not enough for third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to differentiate themselves in the market, then what else matters? The answer is in this chart from an April 2019 survey with.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The challenges facing third party logistics providers The survey highlights accuracy, timeliness and cost-effectiveness as the top priorities in goods delivery, named by 57% and 31% of supply chain professionals respectively. They can analyse data to predict and prevent accidents, reduce traffic violations and enhance driver behaviour.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2020

By Alex Lennane 23/11/2020 The UK logistics industry is beset with pessimism, according to a new survey showing the confidence index at 47.1 – its lowest… The post UK logistics sector may be down, but it’s certainly not out, suggests survey – The Loadstar appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

What’s in the article: Framework for project management in the 3PL space. This still holds true with 45% of survey participants citing inconsistent practices and processes across teams as one of the top challenges in adopting project management implementation. Project Management Framework in the 3PL space.

3PL 62

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Yet, peak season does seem to be less stressful than last year, and a recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found some surprising facts about the coming peak season. Supply Chain Confidence Remains Strong Despite Slight Setbacks .

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Camelot 3PL Software

APRIL 17, 2020

What effect has COVID-19 had on 3PL warehouse operations? In early April 2020, using a short online survey, we asked our customers a few questions to see how they are being impacted. The post COVID-19 and 3PL Warehouses appeared first on Camelot 3PL Software. So we asked. Higher demand for storage of food products.

3PL 52

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Last month, Adrian Gonzalez’s blog post on value-added services for third-party logistics providers (3PL) provided statistical evidence from a survey that supports the transformational trend in the trade and logistics space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2015

I’ve completed a survey on what factors are most important when it comes to improving warehouse performance. I will speak on what 3PLs report being most important for them to improve warehouse performance at eft’s 3PL […]. Are people, process or technology drivers most important?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

New Survey Highlights Confidence in Supply Chain Operations Despite Challenges. This blog noted seven top resiliency tips, ranging from investing in technology to leveraging the value of a 3PL partnership. #3. Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Why an Expert 3PL With Strict Security Measures Is Key to Success.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

According to a survey done by the National Association of Chemical Distributors, 85 percent of chemical industry distributors reported at least one imported item out of stock. Many chemical companies find that using a third-party logistics company (3PL) makes a lot of sense. Create Efficiency With A 3PL’s Technology.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

Trinity Logistics, a Top 20 3PL offering people-centric freight solutions®, today announced that it is Great Place to Work-Certified. People, Team, and Culture were three of the top mentioned topics in Trinity’s GPTW survey. “We

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2021

An understanding of these dynamics was the goal of ARC’s survey-based research conducted with DC Velocity earlier this year (see DC Velocity Infographic in June 2021 issue). Our survey was conducted with respondents across manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and logistics service provider (3PL) sectors.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The coming few years are likely to be decisive for the future of 3PL. This bodes well for the 3PL industry as a sound economy means higher volumes of shipment. But the picture is not all that bad.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

based, non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics, signaled positive momentum for both order volume expectations and revenue expectations, for the second quarter. BlueGrace describes this report as an important tool for measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics sector.

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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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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

According to a 2020 survey by ATRI , 20.6% 3PL companies like C.H. In a 2019 survey by WEX Inc, 23% of fleets reported that fuel costs were their top operational challenge. While oil prices are particularly difficult to predict, there are ways to mitigate the impact of these rising fuel charges. Maximize savings at the pump.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

And according to a recent survey by Kenco, 94% of survey respondents feel that it’s important for their 3PL provider to have a competency in technology and innovation, and more than half expect their 3PL provider to be investing in innovative technologies (another 32% want to co-invest).

Supply Chain Design Software 144

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions.

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