Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

So you’ve made the decision to break ties with your fulfillment provider and switch to a new 3PL. In past articles we’ve looked at some of the signs that it’s time to change your 3PL, and tips for finding the right fulfillment partner. In this case, you ship some of the inventory from your current 3PL to cover a transitional period.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about how automation positively impacts 3PLs, and the ecommerce businesses they’re committed to, this is the blog for you. And if you’re an ecommerce business owner looking to partner with a 3PL that has a mastery of fulfillment technology and automation, ShipMonk is the logistics provider for you.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 17, 2021

If finding the perfect fulfillment match wasn’t hard enough, newly-minted merchants and 3PL duos have to face the daily realities of working as a team, which can be quite an adjustment for companies used to the bachelor lifestyle. Does your 3PL check off the right boxes for your business? Is your 3PL in a strategic location?

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. 3PL inbound logistics services. Third-party procurement services from a 3PL can help. But there may be more to it than you realize.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

For example, managed transportation or transportation management might be the ideal terms to use in the US. As shippers face the need to ship more and keep costs under control, managed services through a 3PL is the easiest path forward. 3PLs and Managed Services Go Well Together. Ways 3PLs Excel in Managed Service and Value.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

It depends on whom you ask, of course. I’m sure many carriers, for example, are not celebrating the first half of the year. How would you characterize this year so far, from a supply chain and logistics perspective? Better or worse than expected? Any surprises?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

To help shippers better understand how 3PLs can help their organization grow, we’ve put together a comprehensive white paper that breaks down the various assets a 3PL can bring to the table. 3PLs and Technology. This is just one of the many benefits that come from the technological aspect of working with a 3PL.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 5, 2024

Optimize Your Internal Operation Just as a busy restaurant would come to a grinding halt without streamlined, organized operations, a growing ecommerce business would not be able to thrive without 3PL software that makes managing so many complex layers simple. For example, we offer +75 integrations , shopping carts, marketplaces, etc.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 25, 2024

An item has been purchased online, your 3PL has processed the order and sent instructions to the appropriate fulfillment center, and following the picking, packing, and shipping, the package is now on the final phase of its route. This celebratory final stretch is similar in logistics lingo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2024

By 2018, large 3PL customers were willing to publicly speak about the benefits they got from these solutions. For example, if the system has trouble picking a particular item, an alert can tell a planner not to allow that stock keeping unit to enter the robotic picking queue. In 2016, the Locus style bots were not yet proven.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

At their best, third party logistics (3PL) companies provide new and innovative ways to improve logistics effectiveness. No wonder then, that shippers increasingly turn to 3PLs to manage their warehousing and distribution needs. So why do so many shippers run into relationship difficulties with their 3PL partners?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

Source: ecoenclose.com Less is More Of course, your first priority is to protect your products against damage during shipping and handling. Apparel, for example, doesn’t need cushioning but does need protection against rain or snow. Apparel, for example, doesn’t need cushioning but does need protection against rain or snow.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

And when we feel uncertain, humans tend to look for examples of what others in our situation have done. We’ll give you some examples of social proof, and we’ll even rank them in terms of trustworthiness. Of course, sometimes following the herd can lead us astray. We look for “proof” that we’re making a good decision. Some of it?

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

Most shippers don’t spend much time worrying about who is driving the trucks carrying their goods, but choosing a 3PL with the right carrier network makes all the difference when your business is expanding. The first step is to understand your internal requirements – consider what your specific needs are before looking for a 3PL.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Let’s examine how the market ended the year, the anticipated course for 2024, and the ever-more-important role that technology plays in this dynamic environment. In the rapidly evolving field of logistics, we at 3PL Links are dedicated to pioneering these developments and making sure our clients are always one step ahead.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Known for his innovation across the ecommerce and 3PL landscape, Jan Bednar of ShipMonk received recognition in the “Creators” category of the award. They are a shining example of business ingenuity, and we are proud to honor them.”. At ShipMonk, we sweat the small stuff so our clients don’t have to worry.”. About ShipMonk.

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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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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2015

How will this Impact my Business and 3PL Costs? If you are outsourcing to a 3PL expect a series of potential increases in 3PL costs starting the first of the year, followed by a mid-year increase in 2016 and large annual increases for the next four years. What can you do to mitigate 3PL Costs with the wage increases?

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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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Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

Within the course of one online chat, an isolated email response, or a single phone call, someone who bought from your ecommerce brand can be influenced whether or not to buy from you again. Of course it is, right? Let’s find out the TOP 10 now! We believe in communication, transparency, and a problem-solving mindset.

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10xLogistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

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? Well, we know what happens - the 3PL tells the customer they have to pay "higher rates" to ensure capacity (any third grader could have figured that out - no need to pay a 3PL).

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For example, it either makes sense to outsource logistics activity to a 3PL, or it makes more sense to keep it in-house. For larger organisations, in particular, a logistics function of some nature will need to exist, since it would be folly to allow a 3PL partnership to be dominated by the service provider.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

Every ecommerce business that becomes a ShipMonk 3PL client is a priority. For example, our advanced 3PL platform looks after every aspect of your supply chain in an efficient, effective way and our Virtual Carrier Network safeguards your shipping by always applying the best rates and speeds while not handcuffing you to any carrier.

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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. If you’re lacking in any of these, of course you won’t be as confident, so it’s time to get to work on improving your skills or knowledge.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

How quickly do you need to restock, how should you split your inventory across multiple locations , and of course what kind of inventory ordering system best suits your brand? All these factors contribute to a necessary component of 3PL software. How much do I order?

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Stord

JULY 6, 2022

All of these other players build technology to augment the specific physical logistics services that they offer and/or give clients insights into exactly what these logistics companies are doing on their behalf (for example what orders were shipped). Other logistics partners can help to solve one piece of this puzzle.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

do you do it in-house, work with a reliable 3PL like ShipMonk, or outsource entirely to a 4PL or 5PL ). As an example, fulfillment fees explain why it is cheaper to order a product directly from a manufacturer than an online marketplace, and cheaper to order from an online marketplace than it is from an ecommerce brand’s direct website.

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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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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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Ship Monk

APRIL 13, 2023

Whether you manage your own fulfillment operations or partner with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) , it’s all about getting orders picked accurately and out the door on time. For example, similar looking items slotted right next to each other can cause confusion that slows pick times and a higher likelihood of pick errors.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. But, of course, what those circumstances are is for you to decide. With that in mind, here are some ways to target supply chain service improvements by working with a 3PL.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 24, 2023

ShipMonk, for example, is a 3PL that understands and embraces the need for different options. Your ecommerce brand needs to utilize the best 3PL order fulfillment software that can keep track of and process orders, provide accurate real-time data on inventory levels, and give you a one-stop-shop to easily oversee your orders.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 4, 2023

Meanwhile, if a shipping label is incorrect (in terms of sender or receiver information), blurred, or even peeled slightly, an order can easily veer off course. Of course (see what we did there?) ShipMonk, for example, works with a range of shipping carriers to extend our delivery network to reach customers far and wide. #6

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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. And, of course, there is everything in between. Think about this as you develop your relationships and let me use an example totally outside of our industry - Financial advising.

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