West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

These changes have all had a profound impact on how suppliers, distributors, and retailers manage inventory. These days, however, inventory is back in a big way – whether intentionally or not. In this article, we’ll look at the state of inventory management and how a 3PL can help your operations.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

In this blog, they discuss everything you need to know about a 3PL business. What is 3PL? There are several definitions of 3PL. Third party logistics (3PL) is a company that provides an all-encompassing service to its customers of outsourced logistics services for a part or all of their supply chain management functions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone. Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. Jeremy Thone is the Marketing Director at 3PL Systems, which is a transportation management system software company based in Signal Hill, California.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

He is focused on revolutionizing the 3PL industry by providing innovative solutions that enable third-party logistics providers to increase their profitability and efficiency. By improving how 3PLs operate, Joshua aims to create lasting change within the industry, raising the standard for fulfillment services across the board.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Get Good at Having a Real-time Perpetual Inventory Signal. Foundational for ecommerce is a real-time perpetual inventory (PI) signal. If you are going to be excellent at ecommerce fulfillment, you need to have great perpetual inventory capabilities. No matter where inventory is, put it to work. Don’t fool yourself.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

Indicator 1: It’s Difficult to Track Your Inventory From Suppliers Through Final Mile. Inventory tracking and visibility must be present from the first mile through the final mile, reflecting the entire shipment lifecycle through white glove services. That’s where automation within 3PL-driven systems can add value.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Andy Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer of 3PL Central , a company that specializes in cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) solutions. Andy Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer of 3PL Central. About 3PL Central. 3PL Central also helps their customers to adopt 3PL fulfillment best practices. 3PL Central.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels. To build supply chain resiliency, leaders should consider these factors: Buffer inventory and shift away from JIT. The coronavirus disruptions highlighted the stressed nature of lean and just-in-time inventories.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

To build supply chain resiliency, leaders should consider these factors: Buffer inventory and shift away from JIT.? The coronavirus disruptions highlighted the stressed nature of lean and just-in-time inventories. Those factories with essentially zero inventory of critical components were forced to close or drastically scale back.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In the supply chain world, contract logistics – where a third-party logistics (3PL) firm runs and manages warehouses on behalf of their clients, is a $200 billion plus market. For example, in contract logistics, the 3PL makes use of a warehouse management system so that they can do the job efficiently. The right IT is critical.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Customer expectations, labor shortages, and service level agreements continue to get more difficult to manage while the 3PL industry landscape gets increasingly competitive. Below you will find three sessions popular with 3PL registrants that will arm you with ways to better tackle everyday operational challenges. Register Now.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 3PLs, so he has a very thorough understanding of the business. Vendor Managed Inventory. Inventory Management. Warehousing 3.)

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2015

What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. Lean supply chain and inventory management enable Small Medium Businesses (SMB) to improve efficiency and increase profits.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Renewal is the leading 3PL for the fashion industry, serving some of the world’s largest apparel brands, fueling their fulfillment, returns, exchanges and more. About Renewal Logistics Renewal Logistics is the 3PL for the fashion industry. drycleaning facility in Atlanta Georgia.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We continue our series on understanding the 3PL KPIs (Key performance indicators) from 3PL consultant, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain as it relates to the engagement with a 3PL. 7 Strategic Performance Business Practices to Provide the Ability to Manage 3PL KPIs. There must be some of the 3PL KPIs for I.T.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2023

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? 3PL providers are experts when it comes to shipping and logistics.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

These business changes create stress and demand logistics responsibilities like inventory management, shipping, returns, exchanges, and freight carrier coordination. Should you handle your e-commerce product fulfillment yourself or partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing and distribution provider ? Inventory Management.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 17, 2022

If you’re ready to scale and grow your e-commerce business, finding the right eCommerce 3pl partner to support your needs and increasing demands is the next step. While your search for a 3PL provider takes off, selecting the right vendor can significantly impact the future success of your business. So, where do you begin?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 4, 2022

What is a 3PL? Working with a 3PL can be an excellent option for organizations that want to streamline their supply chain and unburden themselves of duties and expenses that they are not equipped to handle in-house. A 3PL that is capable of scaling with the needs of its clients is desirable in either scenario. Subscribe Here!

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

LSPs generally endow tremendous inventory management and warehousing solutions, conveyance of orders and international logistics. Whereby, the most utilized and requested service degrees can be categorized as third-party logistics (3PL) or fourth-party logistics (4PL) (Kennedy, 2020).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

Target expects squeezed profits from aggressive plan to get rid of unwanted inventory. Earlier this week, Target warned investors that its profits will take a short-term hit, as it marks down unwanted items, cancels orders, and takes aggressive steps to get rid of extra inventory. Descartes acquires XPS Technologies.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

In today’s competitive market, the successful operation of a business hinges on the smooth integration of various processes and information management systems, especially when it comes to 3PL integration. Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference.

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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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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Vector Introduction: Understanding the Role of a 3PL in eCommerce Fulfillment Before diving into the benefits of outsourcing, let’s clarify what exactly a 3PL does in the realm of eCommerce fulfillment. Expanded Reach : Partnering with a 3PL can open doors to new markets and territories.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Accrual (billed vs. unbilled) – Tracking transportation metrics for billed versus unbilled accruals helps shippers account for differences in carrier billing practices and understand the current flow of inventory through the transportation network. Start Tracking the Right Metrics by Choosing the Right 3PL.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Advantages of Partnering with 3PL for Reverse Logistics Management. Organizations that partner with a sophisticated third-party logistics service provider (3PL) benefit from greater controls over the entire supply chain resulting in improved inventory management, increased visibility, reduced costs and enhanced risk management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

For this project, Solvoyo consultants built a network design model and ran more than 120 scenarios to refine the customer service and inventory mix strategy. They came without any changes to the DC network or the 3PL contracts. Scenarios are run, and the low-cost network that best meets customer service objectives is selected.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The article states that Fabric customers communicated that they wanted to use Fabric technology directly in their own warehouses, rather than contracting with Fabric to serve as a 3PL managing fulfillment operations with Fabric technology. This sounds like another example of supply chain whiplash (start and stop) to me.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Electronics Kitting and Assembly with 3PL Solutions. By harnessing the capabilities of a global 3PL partner, companies can unlock new possibilities for efficiency, scalability, and innovation in their electronics assembly processes. End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To plan for Q4 inventory, you had to have your orders in place several months ago and now, it’s too late. Fortunately, there is a way for you to solve these supply chain issues, though, and it involves partnering with a 3PL fulfillment agent in China. The post 3 Ways a 3PL Fulfillment Agent in China Keeps ECommerce Competitive!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The specific focus of this article, is on traditional Third Party Logistics (3PL) contracts and the types of pricing mechanisms available for use within warehousing contracts, and does not cover other very important aspects such as: Planning and management of the selection process. Understanding 3PL Contracts What is a 3PL Contract?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Warehouse operations and their efficiency are a key to any company that deals with freight, shipping and inventories. 3PL Pricing Structure: Part 2 In Third Party Logistics Implementation. When efficiency lags behind however, orders are lost and things get out of control.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They have developed a proprietary inventory analysis tool that can not only help companies achieve service level goals with less inventory, but the inventory analysis can also flow into helping design an efficient warehouse layout. They do supply chain strategic consulting and supply chain planning implementations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

At our Blue Yonder ICON event later in April this year and 3PL Execution Forum in June, 3PL and 4PL companies will explain how they are leveraging innovations as an advantage. Now, logistics providers are accelerating the pace to adopt new technologies to serve customer-first and eCommerce expectations. At SodaStream, which provides 1.5

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is increasing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce. The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Ann Marie Jonkman , who leads Blue Yonder’s 3PL Industry Strategy, and the logistics events that we prepared for. 3PLs, 4PLs and distributors are looking for solutions to manage omni-channel, as well as improve profitability.

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