GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We continue our series on understanding the 3PL KPIs (Key performance indicators) from 3PL consultant, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain as it relates to the engagement with a 3PL. We began our series first writing about the 9 key broad and somewhat soft topics to understand in effective KPI Management. Today we will first point out on a deeper level strategic performance business practices that you may conduct in order to better track 3PL KPIs.

3PL 99

3PL Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 99

Apparel Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Hiring a third party logistics company , or 3PL, can revolutionize your business. Unlike distributors, 3PLs are contracted to your company, so you know they are always working with your best interests at heart. In addition, they handle everything required to get your goods from your factory to the end buyer, supplying the expertise your company may lack while helping to save your company time and money.

3PL 48

3PL Factories Handling Logistics Network Optimization Software 48

Logistics Portal

OCTOBER 20, 2015

How to Reduce Transportation Cost in Logistics Increase Control of your Logistics Spend Most global shippers have systems to keep track of their freight contract rates but few have visibility of

Cost Reduction 40

Cost Reduction How To Transportation Logistics 40

3PL Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2015

The Holiday Shopping Bonanza by Matt Magpantay, Marketing Associate, Evans Distribution Systems It is hard to believe that it is already October. With Halloween just around the corner, there is no doubt that... The post The Holiday Shopping Bonanza appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

3PL 40

3PL Warehousing Distribution Transportation 40

Advertiser: GEP

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

Supply Chain Software

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. How do you know you are getting what you paid for? Are you holding your service providers and vendors accountable to specific KPIs?

Negotiating Skills 94

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing 3PL Procurement Analytics 94

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Some very revealing research was just published by B2B lead generation firm SalesStaff detailing the way B2B companies respond to sales inquiries. The SalesStaff team conducted research in pursuit of hard data around lead response time and process among various B2B companies, including the Manufacturing sector. ‘Contact Us’ forms were completed on the websites of 350 B2B organizations, spanning various industries and revenue ranges.

Industry 94

Industry Inbound After-sales Survey 94

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2015

With everything connected , will humans be even needed in logistics and supply chain? Will connected supply chain technology applications simply speak to each other and update all the data? Will we usher in an era of no process and all strategy? We surely hope that strategy for transportation management is the focus. Who has time and money for human INPUT error?

Video 104

Video Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 104