3PL Links

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Today’s supply chain managers are primarily concerned with streamlining the movement of goods from suppliers to customers. All businesses are concerned about reverse logistics, regardless of where they are in the supply chain. Reverse Logistics Solutions | Image Source: dreamstime.com.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? What is Supply Chain Resilience? 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

3PL —a simple abbreviation for one of the most complex, integrated, helpful entities operating in the eCommerce landscape. 3PL stands for third-party logistics, and at a glance a 3PL partner provides eCommerce brands with solutions to their fulfillment needs. 3PL vs. 1PL, 2PL, 4PL, and 5PL. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

What’s in the article: Framework for project management in the 3PL space. The rise in eCommerce and bottlenecks in the global supply chain are driving the need to solve these challenges. That is why it is essential to leverage a project management framework when initiating a logistics project with your 3PL partner.

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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. Today, we’re going where the rubber meets the road: the actual migration.

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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. For instance, the usage of blockchain technology will grow in the supply chain to guarantee product traceability.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

With the fluctuations in this complex business, shippers everywhere find it harder to meet their shipping goals and get the right solutions for their supply chains. That’s where partnering with a 3PL can help. Partnering with a 3PL gives you access to the best shipping rates possible. Affordable Solutions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The opacity in operations impacts stakeholders across the trucking value chain. Oftentimes, this lack of visibility or transparency within the supply chain is due to outmoded and dated systems of communication. The opacity in operations impacts stakeholders across the trucking value chain.

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Apparel Logistics

JULY 20, 2016

The 3PL industry has undergone many changes in recent years. Not only has technology improved, but many 3PLs have discovered more effective ways to serve their clients. If you're interested in using a 3PL, you'll want to know about the current state of the industry and how it can help you reach your business goals.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The sales certificate is comprised of seven courses and all required sales classes involve a semester-long experiential sales competition hosted by corporate partners, including Trinity Logistics. The sales competition, required for course completion, is a two-part challenge that provides students with hands-on sales experience.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Severe weather events can disrupt the supply chain causing lag and bottlenecks, especially during a true black swan event in which trucks are rerouted for emergency relief. So what can you do to prepare your supply chain against such events? A Reason for the Season. Dealing with Sudden Spot Rate Hikes.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2024

Today we’re going to explore all the factors that go into shipping costs, how to compare them, and why a partnership with a high-volume 3PL will end your struggles once and for all. In many states, there’s a tax on shipping (and of course they’re all calculated differently), in addition to sales tax.

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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

JULY 21, 2020

As the global supply chain settles into the COVID19 technology driven and customer-centric decade, there’s no time to pause and reflect on what has happened. You need to pick up the pace and ensure that your processes are leaner, faster, and you are equipped to meet your customer’s expectations.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management.

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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. Fronetics is an inbound digital marketing agency specializing in the supply chain and logistics verticals. 4 questions to ask when determining if a 3PL Service Provider is right for your company.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Even for the corporations and manufacturers that realize the need for environmental sustainability, there is a need to continue to manage their supply chains in such a way as to sustain their own business. In terms of cutting costs, Mr. Sheffi explains that green initiatives can help to reduce supply chain costs. “An

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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. With more business moving to online, you need to be prepared to meet your customers where they are. . Door to Door deliveries.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 12, 2018

Supply chain management has always been an essential part of running a successful business, but now the rules of the game are changing. In order to stay ahead of these changes, the supply chain needs to become better organized, more flexible, and able to adapt to whatever is coming down the road. . Modern Flexibility

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 1, 2017

There are many routes toward certification in the supply chain industry. Certified Supply Chain Associate (CSCA). The course can be completed in little over a month. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). This certification helps to develop a broader perspective of the supply chain.

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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. Take these to every meeting or consultation you have. You should be getting your freight market information from a reputable source.

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AAJ Enterprises

JULY 24, 2018

It is the process of managing goods flow from one place to another for meeting the customer requirements. In the due course, it integrates materials handling, information flow, packaging, inventory, production, etc. They have better resources in place to maintain a supply chain for clients.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

We can fully customize a Managed Transportation solution to meet your customer’s unique needs. In addition, there are many virtual courses offered outside our monthly classes through our learning management platform. With Trinity, you can offer just a TMS, a fully outsourced Managed Transportation solution, or anything in-between.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

We can fully customize a Managed Transportation solution to meet your customer’s unique needs. In addition, there are many virtual courses offered outside our monthly classes through our learning management platform. With Trinity, you can offer just a TMS, a fully outsourced Managed Transportation solution, or anything in-between.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The 50 students enrolled in the courses benefited from Trinity’s guidance, gaining insights that will shape their careers in sales. The first part required students to pitch the value of Trinity Logistics to a hypothetical “shipper” and secure a follow-up meeting. Students were judged by Trinity Logistics and Professor Raj Agnihotri.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Nearshoring, an idea that was gaining traction before Covid and has exploded since, is the trend of companies moving manufacturing out of China and other Asian countries and into Mexico, where shortened supply chains can ship products all over the U.S. That puts Laredo in a unique position along supply chains.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn. But if the COVID pandemic taught us anything, it’s that a smoothly run supply chain is vitally important to your business. Regular meetings or reports? If I don’t like the price or the quality, I just go elsewhere!

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The 24th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study for 2020 has been released and it shows a growing success between shippers and their 3PL partners. The majority of shippers, 93%, report that the relationships they have with their 3PLs generally have been successful. 3PLs Are Rising to the Occasion. 3PLs Are Rising to the Occasion.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Supply chain delays, like those we’ve all experienced recently, can mean lost sales. If you order too late, you may run into supply chain issues or have an unexpected surge in demand that you can’t fulfill. Of course, not all systems are created equal. There’s a formula for that! How to Calculate a Reorder Point.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

These teams and people meet daily in a “huddle” to discuss previous day goals and actual results. These metrics would, of course, be aligned and are updated every hour. Of course, you would also have the responsible workers as a team performing Kaizen to eliminate the root causes. 714-788-0744-PST. Paso Robles, CA.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

You may think this concept is nothing new, but now COVID has changed the way we meet people and build those relationships. So, how do you genuinely build relationships to meet your customer’s goals and grow your business and network? Of course, you don’t always have to call or email. TIPS FOR BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN BUSINESS.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It all started with Alexander’s scrambled eggs, which he, of course, preferred warm versus cold. “I We knew we needed a great third-party logistics [3PL] partner to handle projects like launching in Apple stores in 26 different countries, and in a single day, opening global e-commerce channels and supplying to TMall China.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through actionable steps to secure the title of a shipper of choice, boosting your supply chain efficiency and cementing your reputation. By consistently meeting or exceeding expectations, you demonstrate your commitment to excellence. What are the benefits of being a shipper of choice?

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3PL Links

JANUARY 31, 2023

However, you must keep adequate inventory on hand to meet demand. Track stock Of course, the first thing to consider is whether or not the stock is being monitored. If you don’t do this, there’s a good possibility that you’ll gradually lose the overview and end up choosing the wrong course of action.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Supply chains everywhere need to be aware of how to save money while still running smoothly. Of course, some of the more common billing adjustments come from weight and freight class reclassifications. A large portion of every supply chain should be dedicated to ensuring packaging procedures are in tiptop shape.

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