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Inside the Shipper Mind with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

His expertise includes strategic planning, brand positioning, advertising, public relations, website strategy and design, and development of white papers, case studies and other content. LMA’s approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold.

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Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

An increasing number of shippers are moving towards logistics outsourcing to gain better visibility into their freight track and spend, two key factors in determining business vitality. In a nutshell, outsourcing is more in demand than ever from shippers because of rising costs.

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How to Scale Your Business with a 3PL

3PL Insights

On top of thinking about where you’ll be able to outsource your fulfillment, there are online sales to think about, down to the layout of your website—how will you direct your potential customers and customers toward that shopping cart button, and keep them on your website? Check out the case study and video testimonial here.

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Logistics in the Manufacturing Industry: How Smaller Plants Can Benefit

Kanban Logistics

Often, third party logistics providers (3PLs) are key operating partners behind these manufacturing logistics solutions, providing the warehouses, trucks, systems and know-how to make this just-in-time (JIT) process happen. Check out this case study on our manufacturing logistics support for an aerospace company.

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Switching 3PLs. When Is It Time?

3PL Insights

Or, maybe you are interested in outsourcing your kitting process. A partner who knows how to optimize your processes in a cost effective solution. How to Switch Effectively: When you are ready to make the switch, it should be done at a slower time of year for your business. Or, you can request a quote for a customized solution.

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

In this post, we explain what those pillars are, why they matter, and how to align them in a way that supports supply chain management excellence. Much depends on whether you operate an in-house fleet or outsource transportation to third-party specialists. Are the most efficient modes of transportation being utilised?

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Top Ten Tips to Boost Supply Chain Performance to Best in Class

Logistics Bureau

Outsourcing the Right Way. Well over 80% of organisations outsource some part of their Supply Chain and Logistics operations. And be prepared to manage the outsourced contract effectively. Outsourcing does not mean merely handing the problem to someone else. Distribution Network Aligned. Customer Service Alignment.