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A New Day Dawns for 3PL Partnerships
Most logistics outsourcers today use an RFQ to select their 3PLs. But that model is outdated and ineffective. A handful of forward-thinking shippers and logistics providers are instead embracing a collaborative outsourcing method, with powerful results.
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Continuing Education: Making the Right Selection
Directions:
Consider all the available options
Make your choice
Commit to the investment
Dive in and enjoy the benefits
The Perfect Storm: Weathering a Chassis Crisis
Economic recession, cost-conscious ocean carriers, a half-baked federal mandate, and ambivalent ports have dropped another heavy load on the U.S. trucking industry. But who’s the real victim of a widespread chassis shortage? And who’s to blame?
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4PLs Take Control
Much like air traffic controllers, 4PLs guide transportation operations, manage product flow, and sometimes help avert disaster.
Read MoreSupply Chain Gain: Global Growth
Contingency suppliers, sourcing differentiation, special incentives, and a host of other strategies generate improvements in supply chains that reach around the world.
Read MoreSupply Chain Gain: Site Smarts
Where you locate a logistics facility can greatly influence how well your supply chain runs.
Read MoreSupply Chain Gain: Call In the Experts
Outsource your way to a more efficient supply chain by selecting a knowledgeable and resourceful third-party logistics provider.
Read MoreSupply Chain Gain: Better Data, Better Results
New technology solutions help improve inventory visibility, increase routing agility, manage labor more effectively, and capture valuable information from the field.
Read MoreSupply Chain Gain: Shades of Green
Sustainability efforts can help companies grow more efficient supply chains.
Read MoreSupply Chain Gain: Trucking Tactics
Strategic transportation management puts shippers on the road to increased fuel economy and improved asset utilization.
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