GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This has brought about the rising need for 3PL (third-party logistics) and 4PL (fourth-party logistics). 3PL may work for one business, but that doesn’t mean it will also work for yours. So how do you choose between 3PL and 4PL? What is a 3PL? A 3PL provider specializes in services that involve storing or shipping cargo.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2024

The wealth of information IoT provides not only aids in making informed logistics decisions, especially when rerouting becomes necessary due to adverse weather conditions, but it also contributes to cost control and strengthens the partnership between shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) service providers.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog by our friends at 2 Flow. In this blog, they discuss everything you need to know about a 3PL business. What is 3PL? There are several definitions of 3PL. Third party logistics (3PL) refers to a business that provides one or several logistics related services.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

For example, beyond deciding the menu and cooking the food for customers, restaurant owners need to figure out the right permits, regularly source their produce, manage both service and kitchen staff, and maintain the books, among other duties. Why 3PL providers could be the answer for efficient home services. Share and Enjoy !

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways 3PL warehouse companies can help take the warehousing burden off of you and support your company’s growth in 2021 and beyond. How 3PL warehouse companies can support your operations. Or, you can entrust your operation to a 3PL warehouse company. 3PLs offer shared warehousing.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 14, 2017

Ranking high organically in search engine results is a combination of many factors that include purposeful blogging. Using strategic keywords in your blog that pertain to your business is just one important piece of this puzzle. Let’s start with the most important step: making basic blogging goals.

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Shipchain

APRIL 25, 2019

Shippers have traditionally turned to third-party logistics providers (3PL) to augment their logistics strategies. Instead of merely providing logistics management and expansion of available capacity, today’s 3PL offers a whole host of additional services, including freight invoice auditing, claims management, warehousing and more.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 14, 2020

Choosing a 3PL that is part of the Responsible Care® program can be a benefit to your company, especially when shipping chemicals. Why is it beneficial to choose a 3PL that is Responsible Care® certified? The 3PL will: understand the requirements to ship your chemicals. provide extensive carrier vetting. Active shooter programs.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 14, 2017

Ranking high organically in search engine results is a combination of many factors that include purposeful blogging. Using strategic keywords in your blog that pertain to your business is just one important piece of this puzzle. Let’s start with the most important step: making basic blogging goals.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post, republished with permission, from the Fronetics Supply Chain & Logistics blog. We have enjoyed engaging with Fronetics and their team in social media for quite some time and are avid readers of their blog. To avoid confusion, let’s call 3PL what it is: outsourcing.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

That’s where a Third Party Logistics (3PL) partner that integrates closely with your organization can be a game-changer. Case in point – 3PL Links focuses on building close personal relationships with its customers. 5 ways a 3PL partner can help you transform your supply chain: 1. That’s where a 3PL can help.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In this blog, we’ll take a walk through what chemical manufacturers are currently facing and how they can better manage their operating expenses. For example, raw agricultural materials have increased 117 percent since 2000 , rubber has seen an increase of 359 percent, and steel is up 167 percent. Rising Raw Material Costs.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MAY 18, 2023

Also, the nature of being a 3PL means they must remain extremely flexible for the type of customers or goods that they handle. For example, I have seen a general long-term shift with traditional 3PL Bulk storages evolving to handle eCommerce. Geoff Greenhill, Director of Sales, Camelot 3PL Software. Thanks for reading.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MAY 18, 2023

Also, the nature of being a 3PL means they must remain extremely flexible for the type of customers or goods that they handle. For example, I have seen a general long-term shift with traditional 3PL Bulk storages evolving to handle eCommerce. Geoff Greenhill, Director of Sales, Camelot 3PL Software. Thanks for reading.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

With the rise of ecommerce and the need for faster, more transparent delivery processes, 3PL providers that invest in real-time tracking and visibility technologies will be able to provide better service and improve the customer experience. Also, the new technologies will enable 3PL providers to handle more orders. Nearshoring.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2021

The right 3PL provider partnership will be transparent about their carrier vetting and qualification process. That includes helping shippers manage the final mile procurement process and even offering in-house services that are available within the 3PL. Always Turn to the Data to See Expectations for ROI and Value.

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10xLogistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Anyone who reads my blog regularly knows I am not a fan of this carrier creation called "be a shipper of choice". To help with carrier management and to help shippers navigate this craziness some hire a 3PL. But, what happens when the 3PL is in the tank for the carrier? This is the text book description of a commodity.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MAY 13, 2021

The conversation digressed to memories of old Nike commercials and the Rocky movies… Rest assured there are no shortages of books , videos , blogs , podcasts, etc. One of the top-ranked blogs on motivation suggests a different way of looking at motivation. Todd Akins Camelot 3PL – Marketing.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Thankfully, there’s ShipMonk—a 3PL with numerous USA fulfillment centers that resolves these issues, thus making growth and scaling easier and more cost-effective for international ecommerce brands on the rise. The integration element of our software is a perfect example of our user-in-mind design. Explore the platform now: 2.)

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Here are our top tips for choosing the 3PL of your dreams! #1. For example, if you have a subscription box company , working with a fulfilment partner that has ample experience with subscription boxes is a given. Always be clear and straightforward about your needs — your 3PL should be able to return the favor. #2.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shippers Navigate Stable Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 10, 2023 Many of the concerns from earlier this year have dissipated and shippers are beginning to look for lengthier contracts with stable rates.

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10xLogistics

JUNE 12, 2013

Yesterday I blogged about the " One Big thing " for managing your 3PLs. This was essentially ensuring the incentives and goals of the 3PL perfectly align with you as the shipper. The 3Pl / brokerage company has an incentive to report to you the capacity crisis is bad and getting worse. They convince you and you pony up.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MAY 24, 2023

This week’s blog will explore how to be helpful after a hurricane makes landfall and not inhibit the professionals who are handling and coordinating resources at the regional or national levels. Geoff Greenhill, Director of Sales, Camelot 3PL Software. Take ALAN’s work for example. Disaster recovery takes a long, long time.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ideally, your third-party logistics provider (3PL) should be providing this for you, but if not, some good resources to check out are FreightWaves , Transport Topics , or Supply Chain Dive. Our Freight Agent blog articles are a great starting point! This is where they need you most. Plan in time to do this.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Supply Chain Challenges: Extreme weather-related interruptions and port bottlenecks are two examples of supply chain difficulties that have brought attention to the need for more resilience and diversification in sourcing strategies. Contact us to learn more about all that we offer.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are many noteworthy zones—the Danger Zone , the Twilight Zone —but you didn’t come to a 3PL blog to talk Kenny Loggins or Rod Serling; you’re here for impactful topics related to ecommerce. So buckle up for the rest of this blog; we’re revvin’ up our ecommerce engines to help you save money and time!

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. How to Mitigate Freight Claims Freight claim mitigation is an essential element in the claims process.

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Ship Monk

JULY 26, 2023

While ShipMonk as a 3PL handles the picking, packing, and shipping components of the order fulfillment process across our 12 state-of-the-art fulfillment facilities , MonkProtect handles the PROTECT part of every ecommerce order. Once a package gets sent out, the shipping label gives the package a unique barcode and tracking number.

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10xLogistics

JUNE 11, 2013

As I travel and speak to industry leaders I am always asked about strategies for shippers to manage their 3PL relationships. While a great strategy to manage these relationships is a subject too complex for a blog posting, and usually too complex for my short discussion, I do get asked "what is the one thing" they can do.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

In this blog we’ll provide an overview of the shipping realm, major shipping carriers, and shipping services that may benefit your ecommerce brand the most! USPS shipping services offer specially-discounted options, for example Priority Mail Cubic, which charges you based on the package’s dimensions, not weight.

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3PL Links

MARCH 27, 2024

IoT applications in logistics are demonstrated in this article by 3PL Links, along with their benefits. 3PL Links Inc. The post The Applications and Benefits of IoT (Internet of Things) in Logistics appeared first on Third Party Logistics Toronto, 3PL Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

For example, stock checks and manual counting don’t require human labor because smart shelves take care of these tasks automatically. Check out this and other explanations about logistics and fleet management issues on the 3PL Links blog. Did you find this content useful?

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3PL Links

JANUARY 4, 2024

This model is an example of an advanced approach for the global logistics sector. For businesses involved in the trade of goods, 3PL Links provides comprehensive and integrated solutions in international 3PL logistics. Discover our international 3PL logistics solutions and get in touch to find out more! Logistics 5.0:

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

A 3PL like ShipMonk can also help automate a lot of the process for faster resolution. Your fulfillment center or 3PL should be able to handle the returns and reshipments, as well as claims processing to recover costs from shipping carriers. Learn Different Delivery Status Definitions Being informed on any subject is key to success.

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