Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Here are our top tips for choosing the 3PL of your dreams! #1. Always be clear and straightforward about your needs — your 3PL should be able to return the favor. #2. A 3PL with multiple locations can be hugely advantageous for some, but not all, business owners. Make a List of Musts. Consider Multiple Locations.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. 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. The second part takes a little more work.

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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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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn. Tips for Evaluating Supplier Relationships The biggest obstacle to a positive relationship with your suppliers is the constant focus on negotiating a deal. Here are a few tips to getting what you want from SRM. We’re here to help!

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 7, 2021

Of course, all of that changed with COVID-19 , which forced the world to rely on eCommerce in order to fulfill basic needs like buying fresh produce or racing to secure a pack of toilet paper. According to a study by Nielsen , 81% of consumers worldwide “feel strongly that companies should help improve the environment.”

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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. The logistics and freight industry is in a state of flux currently.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2022

Similar to methods used for accelerating growth, when scaling your business, finding reliable partnerships (particularly with a trusted 3PL) is a pivotal part of success. That, of course, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t focus on the present state of things. Perfect Partnerships. The more loyal the customer, the better for your profit.

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