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How to Calculate Ecommerce Shipping Costs

Ship Monk

We get a lot of questions from ecommerce businesses about shipping costs — questions about how they’re calculated, how our rates compare to what they’re paying now, what kind of discounts they can expect, and how they can reduce their shipping costs. The advantages of working with a 3PL are hard to beat.

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How to Select a 3PL with Joe Lynch and Adam Robinson

The Logistics of Logistics

. Understand the 3PL Business Models – Asset based, Non-asset based, Asset light. Asset based 3PLs own physical assets like trucks, planes, warehouses, etc. Pros: Since they own their assets, these 3PLs are able to use their own equipment to service customers. Non-asset based 3PLs use the assets from other logistics companies.

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Transportation Management Provider: How to Choose The Best One

Trinity Logistics

Using transportation management software (TMS) is a powerful way to gain control and visibility over your supply chain. But trying to decide which transportation management provider to use can be overwhelming. There are so many different software platforms available and providers who offer transportation management software.

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How to Reduce Transportation Costs

Trinity Logistics

If not managed properly, your transportation can cost you substantial money. With costs rising recently, it’s easy to see why the challenge for many companies has been to reduce their transportation costs. Before we jump into how to reduce your transportation costs, it’s essential to understand what factors are causing them to rise.

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HazMat Considerations for a 3PL Warehouse

Camelot 3PL Software

Handling hazardous materials in a third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse requires a thorough understanding of the relevant regulations and safety protocols to ensure the safety of employees, the environment, and the community. The containers must be in good condition and meet the DOT regulations for packaging.

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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REPOST: The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. Suppliers who do not meet the minimum OTIF service level are often fined by the retailer. The Supply Chain is Broken – How to Fix it with Jeff Dangelo.