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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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3PL vs 4PL: How to Know Which One is Right for You

GlobalTranz

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL?

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Next-Generation Supply Chain Visibility

Talking Logistics

Regardless if you’re a carrier, a 3PL or 4PL, or a technology provider, the ‘garbage in /garbage out’ problem is difficult to deal with. For example, a retailer may be relying on six-month old shipment charts with average transit times to decide when to reorder stock. That is where AI and predictive analytics can help.

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Differences Between Fulfillment Center and Distribution Center

ShipLilly

Recently, there have been attempts to add new levels of services for suppliers including 2PL, 4PL, and 5PL. For example, freight may change to shipping or truck transport via the distribution center. Examples of this include grocery chains that rely on distribution centers to maintain appropriate levels of stock in their stores.

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Recovering from Peak Season Order Issues

Ship Monk

As you plan for a more productive, profitable, and all around positive new year, ShipMonk wants to share some advice on how to recover from peak season order issues and prevent them from happening again. If handled incorrectly, these peak season order issues can negatively impact your brand and drive away return customers.

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Avoiding Christmas Peak Overload with Robotics

Logistics Business Magazine

A recent survey led by Deposco of 200 supply chain leaders working for European retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers or 3PL/4PL firms found that 41% of European supply chain executives expect this year’s peak retail season to be more challenging than that of 2022, with only 18% believing it will be less difficult.

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The Rise of the 3PL for Managed Transportation Services

Blue Grace Logistics

For example, managed transportation or transportation management might be the ideal terms to use in the US. Meanwhile, Europe will refer to the effective outsourcing of transportation management as “fourth-party logistics services (4PL).”. MY.SHIPPING or completing the form below.