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Outsourcing transport and warehousing: How to be Successful

Logistics Bureau

Over the last 10-15 years, outsourcing of logistics activities to third-party logistics service providers has become increasingly popular. Research indicates that up to 75% of firms report positive impacts from outsourcing to logistics service providers (Langley J, Capgemini 2007). Why do organisations outsource logistics operations?

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When to Outsource Tasks and How to Train a Virtual Assistant

Freight Waves

And the longer you delay outsourcing the low-dollar, high-time tasks, the longer you’ll stay stuck working in the business instead of on it. Let’s break down when to outsource, what a virtual assistant can realistically take off your plate, and how to train them so they actually become an asset—not another headache.

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How to Fix Your 3PL Contract

Logistics Bureau

The Reality of 3PL Contract Problems After years of working in logistics outsourcing, Ive found that when clients reach out, its usually at a point of utter despair. This framework looks at six key areas that often determine the success or failure of outsourcing partnerships: 1. First, how is the contract resourced and costed?

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies have two options to consider for fulfillment operations: in-house fulfillment or outsourcing fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. While outsourcing to a 3PL is a common strategy, new technologies and approaches now exist to achieve higher OTIF rates in house.

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Don't Let Outsourcing Break Your Supply Chain

Businesses have been outsourcing operations since the late 1980s in a bid to tap into a global marketplace and combat rising costs. Outsourcing was a cornerstone for businesses to scale effectively, launch new products seamlessly, and manage operations efficiently.

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Best practices for working with 3PLs

DC Velocity

Outsourcing your warehouse operations to a third-party logistics service provider (3PL) is no easy task; it takes work to get the relationship just right. We work closely with them to model [different scenarios] and see how we can support them.” “The key is being able to have open dialogue—conversations,” adds Holland.

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Enhancing Brand Trust Through Last Mile Innovations: A Look at Veho and J.B. Hunt Final Mile Services and Disproving the Myth that a Brand Must Own Their Own Network.

10xLogistics

The Final Mile is likely an area of the supply chain which is outsourced. They know how to handle items like furniture and large appliances, where the risks are even higher. The belief that in order to protect your brand you have to own the final mile is a myth. Veho and J.B. Hunt FMS prove this.