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

GlobalTranz

A 3PL helps your organization by providing expertise and best practices that can effectively integrate into your existing supply chain. Institute an internal 3PL evaluation team: This team must include representation from the supply chain/logistics, information technology, sales/marketing, purchasing, and finance departments.

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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. Each type of logistics option involves different levels of supply chain involvement, ranging between handling everything yourself and outsourcing everything. In this case the new supply chain layer to your business model is a professional shipping carrier like UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL.

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E-commerce Boom Demands Changes to the Logistics Industry

20Cube Logistics

As e-commerce sales soar, there is more responsibility for logistics and supply chains. Improved communication with customers and supply chain. Supply chain transparency. This has resulted in supply chain infrastructure being completely different to what it was in the past. Cost reduction.

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Connected Logistics is the Future of Global Trade

Blue Grace Logistics

It is expected to change the entire landscape of the global supply chain. It is now not only a crucial part of the supply chain, but also an essential element of an organization’s product and customer service strategy. Document management: System integration has also helped improve documentation management and storage.

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7 Ways to Control Transportation Spend

CLX Logistics

With the right global chemical logistics strategies, the right 4PL partner can find effective solutions that keep your shipping lanes fully functional without breaking the bank. Standard processes to document accessorial and delivery point requirements are crucial.

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New Year, New Customs Provider?

Logistics Business Magazine

2020 was a year like no other for many manufacturers and their supply chains. 3PL specialists Gefco explain why it could be vital to review your customs partners for 2021. It posed challenges that will continue to test even the most resilient of manufacturing businesses as we steadily move towards a global recovery.

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UK Code of Practice for Safe Packaging and Transport of Empty Glass Containers

Logistics Business Magazine

Designed to give the best practice guidance on the safest methods of packaging and transport to customers, the document is aimed at a number of different stakeholders across the glass industry’s supply chain. These include container manufacturers, packer fillers, merchants, equipment suppliers and logistics companies.