- 21. 3PL Talent Gap
- (News)
- There's a problem with 3PLs, and it's not related to transportation or fuel costs. Attracting and keeping talent is a fuge issue for 3PLs.In a DC Velocity article, Robert Lieb explains the origins of the ...
- 22. Lean Logistics
- (News)
- In an Industry Week article, Paul Myerson explains why it's smart to look at outsourcing logistics functions to 3PLs and 4PLs as you look to apply lean principles to your supply chain.Positive effects on ...
- 23. New 3PL Study
- (News)
- Some new research on the state of the 3PL industry has been reviewed by the folks at Supply Chain Digest. There are lots of interesting findings about growth and technology to check out.The industry seems ...
- 24. 3PL Impact
- (News)
- In an article on the Supply and Demand Chain Executive site, Vittorio Aronica discusses how 3PLs can fill a valuable supply chain role empowered by IT.For SMBs. their impact can be even greater. Read all ...
- 25. 3PL Trends
- (News)
- A new report by Armstrong & Associates on the Modern Materials Handling site provides information on the state of 3PLs and where they're heading.3PL penetration is growing at a much higher clip than the ...
- 26. 3PL Mistakes to Avoid
- (News)
- If you're evaluating 3PLs as potential members of your supply chain, there are definitely a few common mistakes you may want to avoid.As Jamie Wyatt mentions in his Business2Community article, you need ...
- 27. Outsourcing Risk
- (News)
- Risk mitigation is a huge component of supply chain planning. It's not often something that's outsourced.However, according to Jason Busch at Spend Matters, transportation people seem to be handing over ...
- 28. Want to Outsource Warehouse Operations? Make Sure Real-time Data Sharing is Part of the Package
- (Logistics)
- ... growing number of grocers handing over operations to 3PLs, according to MWPVL International, a specialized supply chain, logistics and distribution consulting firm. The shift is giving the 3PL market ...
- 29. Logistics Assets
- (News)
- In the logistics business, owning assets for 3PLs can sometimes be viewed as a negative. That's too bad; they're often quite useful!On the Logistics Viewpoints site, Adrian Gonzalez makes some great points ...
- 30. Global Logistics Increasing by 25%
- (Logistics)
- ... be the answer. It can help 3PLs make better business decisions – quicker and more reliably. But they must be forward thinking and consider their options. New technologies like mobile computing, GPS, imaging ...
- 31. 3PL Growth Impact
- (News)
- The 3PL business continues to grow at a rate considerably higher than GDP growth in the US. What's that mean for managers in the supply chain?In an article in the Supply Chain Digest, their editorial staff ...
- 32. Automate to Reduce Your Supply Chain Costs
- (Blogs)
- ... concessions to engaging 3PLs to handle fulfillment processes. Because the supply chain is so broad and has so many components, the possibilities are endless. One approach to reducing supply chain costs ...
- 33. Innovation and the 3PL
- (News)
- Lots of shippers depend on their 3PLs for innovative solutions to their logistics problems. When they don't deliver them, who's at fault?In a DC Velocity article, Susan Lacefield thinks it may not all be ...
- 34. Logistics Trends
- (Logistics)
- ... for them to improve customer service. As technology continues to rapidly change, 3PLs “must focus on management and relationship processes, global offerings, comprehensive solutions for the entire supply ...
- 35. Supply Chain Talent Gap
- (News)
- Of the many challenges in supply chain management, one that probably isn't top of mind is talent. Yet, weak or missing talent will certainly have a negative impact. Adrian Gonzalez tells us about a recent ...
- 36. Growing Your Business by Using 3PLs
- (Logistics)
- ... their logistics functions. This is where third-party logistic providers can shine. Many 3PLs say they can offer cost savings, a variety of contacts and streamlined coordination of all supply chain processes ...
- 37. Growing Your Business by Using 3PLs
- (Logistics)
- ... their logistics functions. This is where third-party logistic providers can shine. Many 3PLs say they can offer cost savings, a variety of contacts and streamlined coordination of all supply chain processes ...
- 38. Growing Your Business by Using 3PLs
- (Supply)
- ... their logistics functions. This is where third-party logistic providers can shine. Many 3PLs say they can offer cost savings, a variety of contacts and streamlined coordination of all supply chain processes ...
- 39. How 3PLs Can Differentiate Themselves in a Crowded Market
- (Logistics)
- Google the term “third-party logistics providers” and you’ll get way more than you bargained for – to the tune of thousands upon thousands of links. Estimates on the number of 3PLs – whose services include ...
- 40. How 3PLs Can Differentiate Themselves in a Crowded Market
- (Logistics)
- Google the term “third-party logistics providers” and you’ll get way more than you bargained for – to the tune of thousands upon thousands of links. Estimates on the number of 3PLs – whose services include ...
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