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[WHITE PAPER] Freight Brokerage Toolkit to Effectively Use Freight Data for Desired Outcomes

FreightWaves SONAR

Unfortunately, the standardization of processes led to holes throughout the industry. Technologies critical to making the use of data successful in the back office. SONAR features that apply freight data and inform brokerage quoting and booking. 4PL/Value-Added considerations for advanced brokers.

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13 Key Considerations when Selecting a 3PL & [BONUS INFOGRAPHIC] 3PL vs 4PL

GlobalTranz

Hard data should be the deciding factor in any new 3PL relationship. The following 13 considerations are the next step for you as a shipper after you have your own data and are prepared to know what to look for in a contract. BONUS INFOGRAPHIC: 3PL vs. 4PL. How Should I Go About Choosing A 3PL?

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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services

Logistics Bureau

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 4PL? What is 3PL?

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Types of Logistics Providers Explained in Plain English

ShipLilly

Even the various levels such as 3PL and 5PL are a mystery to all but industry insiders. The vast majority of 3PLs have dashboards that allow clients to access logistics data in real-time to aid decision-making. There are various levels of logistics services including 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, 5PL, etc.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q2 2018)

Talking Logistics

Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships. Big Data in Logistics. The Data Needed to Transform Supply Chains. Digital Transformation in the Heavy Building Materials Industry. Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships. Big Data in Logistics. Highlights from 3Gtms Innovate 2018 User Conference.

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What is a 3PL? How Third-Party Logistics Providers Benefit eCommerce Brands

Ship Monk

3PL vs. 1PL, 2PL, 4PL, and 5PL. Just for the sake of being thorough, let’s have a look at what a 4PL and 5PL offer as well. 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) Order Fulfillment. This could be a good option for some eCommerce brands, but if you’re considering a 4PL partnership, lead with these three qualifiers: 1.

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3D City Models for Geospatial Transportation Data

Logistics Business Magazine

HERE Technologies , a leading location data and technology platform, has unveiled high-fidelity, 3D models of 75 city centers around the world to give software developers the geospatial data needed to build real-world visualizations of cities. Each kilometer of data is stored in small-sized tiles for efficient streaming and rendering.