The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2024

Joel is the Vice President of Operations at Cardinal Health Third Party Logistics, a leader in healthcare logistics for over four decades and a 3PL pioneer since 1995, streamlines pharmaceutical delivery, mitigating risk and fostering seamless patient journeys.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

To address the safety issue, improve sustainability and meet the never-ending pressure to deliver products faster, it is critical for third-party logistic providers to have traceability built into their digital infrastructure. Temperature-sensitive products beyond food also rely on traceability.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Around the globe, supply chain entities and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are seeking out the best ways to enhance flexibility and adaptability for both inbound and outbound logistics. New technologies are being developed that will propel warehouse management and shape the supply chain of the future.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

Dusty is the CEO of Red Stag Fulfillment is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. About Red Stag Fulfillment Red Stag Fulfillment is a rapidly growing third-party logistics company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, founded in 2013 by Ryan Kelly and Eric McCollom.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

Summitt is the founder of Growe , a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on serving the various needs of third-party logistics companies across the United States. After beginning his career in commercial real estate, Summitt quickly identified the unique and under-served challenges faced by 3PLs.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

If operational excellence is not enough for third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to differentiate themselves in the market, then what else matters? Read more The post The Biggest Missed Opportunity for Third-Party Logistics Providers appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

That’s why more shippers have taken notice and opted to work with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to ensure scalability and quality of service, including managed services like transportation procurement. While those steps sound great today, there is one problem.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss trucking though trouble. TIA offers educational resources and business services to its members.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Supply chain technology vendors and technology-based third-party logistics firms received VC investments totaling $15.4 Following a downturn in VC investing, VC funding is flowing back into startups while strategic buyers are buying young supply chain firms with promising technology. billion in 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies. Here are some different sources and their very different numbers: The first question is why the Department of Energy has these kinds of statistics.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Lean More About The Future of 3rd Party Fulfillment. Third-Party Logistics Warehouse Benchmark Report. State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry Report. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Andy Lloyd. 3PL Central. Supply Chain Scholarship. Small Parcel Suite Press Release.

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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.

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CHAINalytics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

NTT Data and Penske Transportation Solutions present the 2023 27th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study. It’s a snapshot of a global market preparing for the future through the continual advancement of its core mission. How is the 3PL market right now?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2020

Logistics data is valuable to shippers, freight forwarders, logistics brokers, supply chain partners, third-party logistics providers, customers, and everyone else in the supply chain. Moreover, logistics data is an immensely complex arena of information.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What is a third-party logistics provider (3PL)? What business are they in? As I’ve commented in the past (see March 2014 post, “3PLs, What Business Are You In?”), the answers to those questions are very different today compared to a decade ago. Today, you have several large retailers — yes, retailers! — who are not.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2018

There are various factors involved in effective logistics management, but there is always a scope for improvising the process. 3PL Trends: 10 Areas Shippers Consider as They Increase Their Use of Third Party Logistics. 5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Logistics Business. Share This: Read More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

However, the project also identified savings from the consolidation of the third-party logistics (3PL) contracts. These were the easy savings. They came without any changes to the DC network or the 3PL contracts. Renegotiating contracts, closing some DCs and opening others is where management fortitude is required.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 1, 2021

The use of several third-party logistics providers often weakens supply chain visibility and can make it difficult to track orders as they move through the system. Supply chains today can vary from simple to highly complex global networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

They have been successful enough with their fulfillment capabilities that they are no longer just a direct-to-consumer retailer; they are also a third-party logistics provider. The company is not just a retailer, they are also a third-party logistics provider.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

Investing in a third-party logistics partner can help you reduce your excess shipping costs. We are a full-service third-party logistics provider with award-winning customer service, exceptional industry expertise, and market-leading technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

An option for businesses is to work with a single third-party service provider that has relevant expertise in the local logistics industry and access to pertinent infrastructure. Third-party logistics providers can provide customised solutions to best suit business needs.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

It requires data, an understanding of the logistics industry and operations, as well as each shipper’s unique business goals. Due to the complexity, many companies are outsourcing non-core transportation functions like tracking transportation metrics to a third-party logistics company.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Carrier Management: It can be a tough call to quickly decide on a reliable third-party logistics partner at reasonable rates when fleet capacity is suddenly required to be expanded to effectively deliver a huge shipment of orders.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) Similarly, the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing, originally founded by brand owners, now has only a few brand owner participants becoming a sales vehicle for contract manufacturers and third-party logistics providers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Some of their notable clients include third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, trucking companies, and technology companies serving the logistics industry. They have been featured in leading industry publications such as Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, and FreightWaves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The partnership with Nimble will help scale FedEx’s e-commerce offerings across North America through automated third-party logistics solutions. Song of the Week: The post Supply Chain & Logistics News September 2nd – 6th appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, using NoSQL unified data models can reduce the latency of collecting perpetual inventory data from multiple integration points (warehouses, third-party logistics providers, and service providers) by 70-80%, improving the accuracy and responsiveness of Available to Promise (ATP).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Extended offerings around value-added services, co-packing, co-manufacturing and even 3D printing will continue to deliver options that allow agility and scale in supply chain operations, with third-party logistics providers coordinating much of this capacity as they morph into super-grid logistics services providers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Clients have included third party logistics providers (3PL’s), asset-based providers, shippers (manufacturers and distributors) and vendors to the industry (transportation technology/fleet solutions). CS Recruiting has quickly become one of the most trusted transportation executive search firms.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

I had an interesting conversation about this with Frank Tinschert, Business Unit Director Logistics at Quintiq, and below are his answers. The general situation for third-party logistics providers (3PLs) is that the requests made by their customers have become more challenging. This is the point of view of 3PLs.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2024

Brands, carriers, and third-party logistics providers are rapidly adapting their operations to address a chaotic shipping landscape and skyrocketing customer demands.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Their Trucking and USAT Logistics divisions blend an extensive portfolio of asset and asset-light services, offering a balanced approach to supply chain management, including customized truckload, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, and third-party logistics freight management services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2024

#Greenscreens.ai #DynamicPricingDisruption #LogisticsInnovation About Matt Harding With over 20 years in supply chain and transportation, Matthew has held key leadership roles across consulting, technology, data analytics, and third-party logistics (3PL).

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

One of Descartes’ solutions in its cloud-based transportation management software portfolio, Descartes MacroPoint is a multimodal visibility platform designed to help freight brokers, third-party logistics companies (3PLs) and shippers gain better visibility to their freight operations and shipments.

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