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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

This is the first post in an ongoing series on effective KPI management from third party logistics consultant, Chuck Intrieri, of The Lean Supply Chain. . How does an SLA work with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)? Many logistics service providers will provide their customers with an SLA. Collaboration.

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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

Kanban Logistics

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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Managing a Third Party Logistics Partnership

The Logistics of Logistics

When you have chosen a 3PL partner, insure that you have an effective Service Level Agreement (SLA) with accompanying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage the Service Level of the 3PL. This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months.

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3 Core Metrics & 10 Soft Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance

GlobalTranz

3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. 10 Soft Metric Considerations in Measuring Supply Chain Performance. Every company knows customer service is important, but it is seldom well-defined, and even more rarely measured in logistics operations. Read more. . Read More. .

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective 3PLs

The Logistics of Logistics

Innovation and new technology are obviously important, but when evaluating a 3PL, go with the one that excels at blocking and tackling. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective 3PLs. The best 3PLs do a great job of communicating with their clients and logistics partners. Habit 2 – Measure Logistics Performance.

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Real-World Scenario: Best Practices for Warehouse Contracts: Part One

GlobalTranz

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. 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.

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3PL Warehousing 101

Kanban Logistics

While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Types of 3PL Warehousing. The dedicated 3PL model. The shared 3PL model. The DIY method. pick and pack).