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[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers

GlobalTranz

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes. 3PLs are changing globally.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Procurement analysis.

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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It

MTS Logistics

Of course, this is not the world we are in today. In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys.

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Thanksgiving Survey: Cyber Monday Grabs Spending, Mass Merchants Are Top Physical Destinations

Material Handling and Logistics

According to a new study by Deloitte, 71% of Americans plan to head to the stores and online over the Thanksgiving weekend (Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday). This year, 45% or nearly half, of people in the survey told us they remain undecided which retailer they’ll shop over the weekend.”.

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7 Tips: A Guide to Mastering Procurement

Material Handling and Logistics

In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Be proactive about your suppliers! Foundation, Foundation, Foundation. It’s easy to get caught up in new innovations like AI, but the success stories are lacking due to one major problem: foundation! How do you do that?

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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of

Logistics Viewpoints

Products, of course, can be picked up at the branches. Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees. The survey focuses on four engagement questions on advocacy, pride, satisfaction and commitment. 56% of employees surveyed were engaged.

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Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: The Importance of Real-Time Inventory Visibility

Talking Logistics

In fact, two-thirds of the companies surveyed characterized their omni-channel fulfillment performance (relative to peers in their industry) as average or below, with 30 percent characterizing it as below average. For additional insights from the research study and recommendations, please download the report.