The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

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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Ware2Go

MARCH 25, 2022

Learn how to build a 2-day ground shipping network that meets customer expectations without hurting your bottom line. It’s no secret that fast shipping is a growing consumer expectation — and thanks to the Amazon effect, consumers are defining “fast” as 1-2 days. Why Most SMBs Don’t Offer 2-Day Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2016

Like any outsourced partnership to a service and technology provider, such as in a 3PL relationship, it is vital that all sides are on the same page and speaking the same language in the way of goals, desired outcomes, strategy, and execution for whatever the customer and the outsourced provider are trying to achieve. Who pays for all this?

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SupplyPike

APRIL 7, 2020

We’ve discussed the basics of OTIF and the fundamentals of OTIF before, but we thought we’d drill down deeper into the individual metrics. First, we’ll start by reviewing the basic goals of OTIF, and then we’ll dive into each metric and the compliance issues of each metric. Supplier Ship Point. OTIF by SupplyPike.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

When evaluating a 3PL, the culture should definitely be considered. From my experience as both a supply chain consultant and a 3PL manager, the right type of culture means everything in the logistics business. When evaluating a 3PL, look at the following traits of the company culture: Communication. Proactive. Responsive.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Finally, the top 10 list was rounded out safety and metrics. These will only contain posts written in 2014. Read Full Post.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Here are the 9 key topics to understand in the relationsihp between the shipper and the 3PL. To be unified is to collaborate and trust the shipper/customer Third Party Logistics Service Provider (3PL) relationship. All KPIS have metrics to measure. 3PL/Shipper/Customer Rewards. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Such congestion naturally leads to bottlenecks in planning drayage and eventual increases in the total cost of shipping, not to mention an added strain on trucking as the bottlenecks grow.? transportation metrics ?that

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Step 3: Develop a Customer-Centric Supply Chain Model.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Rapid Scalability and Leveraging the Collective Buying Power of a Large 3PL . Focusing on the transportation metrics that have the greatest impact on the supply chain can help managers stay attentive to both short-term and long-term goals and needs. . Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

Contract manufacturing or 3PL data often will have a 24-hour latency due to batch integration. I was at a customer last week that shipped to distributors and did not know the site of customer facilities. The focus is on functional metrics, but are unable to get to overall supply chain metrics. 2) Latency. 3) Granularity.

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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

JUNE 28, 2016

The benefits of outsourcing logistics processes to a third-party logistics provider (3PL) are well documented. As the world’s economy has become increasingly complex, it has become impossible for a single entity to control all of the warehousing, transportation and administrative tasks that come with shipping and managing inventory.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

For example, in 2011 Amazon initiated a program called Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and discounted 1-day shipping). Each customer in US or EU might already control the source of raw materials, ask you to provide dedicated production lines, nominate 3pl companies and air/sea carriers. 2) Customize Logistics Network.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance : How do you measure logistics efficiency and transportation metrics performance indicators when you are already doing the best job possible? Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

It was also evident that many folks wanted more information around KPIs and Metrics, as our top 5 included two posts from this sub-category. e-Book] The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs. This model, I like to call an "embedded 3PL relationship."

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 6, 2017

When choosing a 3PL, it’s important to be picky. Your shipping and distribution can be affected by a number of issues. If you’re handling shipping on your own, there’s more room for error when you have other matters of your business to focus on. Shipping and handling quality is improved when using a 3PL.

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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

3PL in Modern Supply Chains Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving global business landscape, supply chain management has become more complex than ever. To address these challenges, many organizations are turning to Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Learn More About Last-Mile View Final Mile Carriers How 3PLs Help With Ecommerce Logistics Get a Fulfillment Quote from ShipBob Last-mile logistics has always been a hot topic in the world of fulfillment. Today’s customer expectations demand fast and accurate shipping, no matter where they shop online.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2015

The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. Outsourced Logistics: Big & Small Brands Alike are Targeting 3PL Services. Yet in outsourced logistics simply refers to hiring a third-party logistics service, 3PL, to handle the logistics services.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

As I’ve commented in previous postings, if you are a 3PL or transportation company and you’re not involved in cross-border shipping with Mexico, then you are missing out on a growing business opportunity (see Reuters article from December 2012). And finally, UPS raised a red flag by lowering its full-year EPS expectations.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

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. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2016

While competition is good, it is often forgotten when thinking about shipping. We’ve discussed the importance of using parcel shippers , multi-carrier shipping programs and joint-ventures with Magento Freight Shipping in the past, but the importance of carrier selection is taking center-stage once more.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

There should be metrics involved to monitor these objectives to ensure success across the supply chain. These metrics should be reviewed frequently to ensure supply chain success. Pull systems permit visual control of material flow in the supply chain.You can also use Ship-to-Use (STU) systems. The New Role of the 3PL.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The people on the ground–my contacts in the 3PL, freight forwarding and transportation industry–know that the labor strife is only a part of the larger story. As a country, I think that we need to rethink supply chain flows for chassis, drayage and the unloading of larger ships. It takes 2 to 3 days to unload a ship.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2016

Much talk about sales, automation and improved processes dominate the conversation when considering outsourcing logistics processes to a transport and logistics providers or using a 3PL-based transportation management system (TMS). Improved centralization of all shipping processes. Increased freight consolidation opportunities.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

5 Advantages of Hiring a 3PL Provider for Outsourced Logistics. Why use a Third Party Logistics Provider and How to Implement a Successful 3PL Project. 3PL Pricing Structure: Part 2 In Third Party Logistics Implementation. Manufacturing Metrics that Matter Most: A Comprehensive Checklist. What is 5S?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 2, 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. 3PL Fulfillment Prices & The Cost to do Business are Rising.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices. Sourcing uses P.O.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2019

At one point while working for a 3PL, I did a lot of work in retail. [04:37] Then, we buy and ship it to get oil out of the ground. Instead of working with a 3PL, we hired everyone that we needed ourselves. [11:47] 11:47] Up until July of this year, Saudi Aramco was their own 3PL. It’s Saudi Aramco. It had 2,500 pieces.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In this article, we will discuss what logistics planning is, why it’s important for ecommerce, tips on how to optimize your logistics plan, and how a 3PL like ShipBob can help facilitate business growth by handling all internal and external logistics processes. What is logistics planning?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 6, 2017

A reporter recently asked me how, in my view, the shipping industry would make money in the coming years. In the past, growth came from scale: mega-ships, port infrastructure, and buffer. The shipping industry is highly complex and nuanced; improving predictions requires a platform custom built for the logistics industry. .

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

OTIF – On-Time In-Full On-Time In-Full (OTIF) is a key logistics metric that evaluates whether shipments are delivered completely and on schedule. ETA in Shipping: Why Retailers & Delivery Partners Need to Pay Attention 14. Read Also: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Returns Management 3. How to Improve Fleet Utilization?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2017

In helping them design the right solution, we reviewed where products are manufactured, used historical shipping data to determine where customers are, and pinpointed ideal distribution center locations. Knowing that the dock managers want to improve on-time pickups and that executives want to know, “How often do we meet customer metrics?”

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. Use metrics and Big Data analytics for performance measurement and improvement, explains Inbound Logistics. Since customers’ needs evolve on a continuing basis, warehouses must evolve in tandem.

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