Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

In a recent study, almost three-quarters (74%) of shippers reported they would switch to 3PL providers based on their AI capabilities. Whether supply chain and logistics teams are looking for new sources of inventory, transportation or warehousing, a full-service logistics software partner can seamlessly connect them with the right partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2014

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 14, 2023

Paul is Co-Founder & CEO of Bulu , a subscription-first, full-service 3PL based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bulu solves the challenges that arise at the intersection of the ecommerce order page and warehouse logistics, positioning itself as a subscription-first, full-service 3PL. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

With growing consumer expectations for faster delivery, shippers are expecting value-added logistics services from 3PL operators. This increases the urgency for 3PLs to leverage on the best market trends to increase logistics flexibility. There is certainly high potential for both 3PLs and manufacturers to become more efficient.

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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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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

The best way to avoid disruption is to source and have readily available resources to expand capacity at a moment’s notice. That’s why more companies have chosen to partner with an expert 3PL that has both the technology and people necessary to make it happen. What Can Shippers Do About the Safety Blitz.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

A resilient supply chain incorporates alternative sources, carriers, routes, and other characteristics so that it can flex in response to a situation. To increase resiliency, consider broadening the supplier base and adding local or near-shore sources. Build relationships with your 3PL for capacity and alternative shipping solutions.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 16, 2015

As the Coyote stated in the press release , “upon closing of the [AAT] transaction, the combined company will be one of the largest 3PL service providers in North America with run rate revenues of over $2 billion, 17 North American locations, approximately 40,000 contracted carriers and approximately 1,750 employees.”. Source: Adelante SCM.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

That’s where automation within 3PL-driven systems can add value. As further noted by Global Trade Magazine , “ Before transitioning into ‘things to consider’ before choosing a 3PL, perhaps the best reason for their existence is technology related.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

Recently, they started a series featuring MBAs in the supply chain space , and this post really stood out to us as Cerasis is a 3PL service provider focused on Transportation Management. . 4 questions to ask when determining if a 3PL Service Provider is right for your company. To avoid confusion, let’s call 3PL what it is: outsourcing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Historically, brokers and 3PL (Third Party Logistics) firms, as a result of their safe relationships with corporate shippers, have intentionally kept pricing and discounts as abstract as possible to maintain a false sense of savings for the end user. Combined, the $4.3 Key Takeaways: The SwanLeap Story.

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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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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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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Here’s what he said: It starts with sourcing. As much as I think the industry has matured…the places where companies are sourcing from now, and the diversity of sourcing patterns, have created a lot more complexity in the supply chain. Generally speaking, small shippers tend to lack internal expertise (i.e.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2022

He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. Jim and his team have done the research to really understand what shippers want from their 3PL.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of popcapacity , which is dedicated to simplifying the process for sourcing warehouse space. Matt and his partner, Derek Loftus started popcapacity in 2021 with the goal of delivering frictionless 3PL warehousing and fulfillment capacity by leveraging marketplace style technology and AI.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The recently-published 2015 Third Party Logistics Study includes a special section on Mexico, and 40 percent of the study respondents said “they have already moved some of their operations to Mexico, citing reduced freight transportation time and closer proximity to sources as the most important factors as the primary drivers of the change.”

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20Cube Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

Hiring a 3PL service provider could be the best decision for a business today! 3PL services can help you save logistic cost and reduce the supply chain complexity. Hence, out-sourcing these services can reduce the load and make logistics cost-effective. A 3PL has a wide, well established network of transportation.

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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. Engineer is Holding New HDD Hard Drive.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2022

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. Here are the three ways a 3PL fulfillment agent in China can keep your e-commerce company competitive. 3PL Fulfillment Agent article and permission to publish here provided by Patrick Otto.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Background Expert opinions appear to be the most important source of information for a trend prediction. 5) Industry is blurring : technology alone is rarely a source of competitive advantage but it''s the combination of technology and the new business model. How can we identify them really?

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

AI/ML algorithms analyze data to provide actionable recommendations, such as increasing production capacity, reallocating inventory, reducing prices, or switching suppliers and 3PL service providers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

So, for a direct response marketer, it’s actually more expensive to not have EDI integration, because without it you’re closed off from potential sources of business. The moment you start shipping with a 3PL as your partner, you already have EDI built in! Myth: It’s Disruptive. Truth: It’s Tried-And-True.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

This blog is co-authored by Raj Patel, Senior Director Global Industry Strategy 3PL; Terence Leung, Senior Product Marketing Director; and Nina Seth, Product Marketing Director. Retailers and manufacturers now expect their 3PL partners to deliver better, faster and cheaper services while providing additional value-added services.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. Contract manufacturing or 3PL data often will have a 24-hour latency due to batch integration. However, to use these data sources, we must break paradigms and focus on the use of non-relational techniques.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Consider Third-Party Logistics (3PL) 3PL providers bring specialized expertise, advanced technologies, and economies of scale to streamline logistics operations, reduce costs, and free up internal resources. Consider solar panels and other renewable energy sources. This reduces energy consumption and contributes to cost savings.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

She also brings extensive 3PL & Shipper Logistics operations experience having spent time as Director of Logistics Services for NFI Interactive Logistics and starting her career in the inbound transportation management function at Staples, Inc and The TJX Companies. Greenscreens.ai Key Takeaways: What is Dynamic Pricing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

She also brings extensive 3PL & Shipper Logistics operations experience having spent time as Director of Logistics Services for NFI Interactive Logistics and starting her career in the inbound transportation management function at Staples, Inc and The TJX Companies. Greenscreens.ai Key Takeaways: What is Dynamic Pricing.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Our strategy was to lead with shippers, then onboard their vast networks of carrier, broker and 3PL partners. Diversity of sources (carriers + vendors + customers). When we launched FourKites more than seven years ago, we were maniacally focused on signing up as many of the world’s largest shippers as we possibly could.

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Stord

MAY 8, 2024

It's important to partner and select the right technology partners that can take on the role of many disparate systems - this will ensure a less complex architecture and a source of truth. Both are tied to the growth of the brand, and both will become increasingly complex with a need to hire more resources to manage. The right partner.

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2022

Applying Starboard’s rich set of reference costs with Logility’s lane rates and time data structures, users have the ability to quickly analyze options in regions for which they have no prior data and locate the absolute best location for future plants, warehouses or 3PL locations.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2016

Yes, Symphony, a company that started out as a software company enabling the front-end of the e-commerce process, is now a third-party logistics provider (3PL) too. Source: Symphony Commerce website. For related commentary, see Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

Or a personal health situation arises like a batch of peanut butter becoming contaminated with salmonella or children’s toys being contaminated with lead paint, where the regulators have difficulty identifying the source of the problem several tiers upstream in the supply chain.

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