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Want to Run a More Successful 3PL? Learn from the Best. – 3PL Central
Today’s third-party logistics and warehouse community is accomplishing spectacular things in our rapidly changing environment. From increasing productivity, to growing their customer base, to raking in higher profits, warehouses are thriving in today’s marketplace. Like any 3PL owner, you’re always looking for ways to improve your own results, as well. At 3PL Central, we have […]
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Customized Supply Chains: Fit to a T
The challenges of tailoring a supply chain where no two items are the same, and everything is taken personally.
Read MoreChoosing a Third-Party Logistics Provider
A strong performing third-party logistics (3PL) provider can help you increase efficiency, control costs, and improve customer service. However, not all 3PLs are created equal. Tom Patterson, senior vice president of warehouse operations at Saddle Creek Logistics Services, recommends taking these steps and looking for certain characteristics to ensure you select a provider that can […]
Read MoreMark Your Calendars: Logistics Events to Watch
MAR 16, 2018 Mexico City, Mexico Supply Chain Leaders Meeting supplychainleaders.mx/ — APR 9-12, 2018 Atlanta, GA Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit georgialogistics.com/summit — APR 18-19, 2018 Atlanta, GA Terrapinn Home Delivery World 2018 bit.ly/homedelivery2018 — APR 29 – MAY 1, 2018 Orlando, FL […]
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Latest Supply Chain Services
Air cargo company Worldwide Flight Services opened a temperature-controlled facility in Copenhagen to improve its ability to handle pharmaceutical cargo. The facility has the capacity to store up to 16 cargo units and features separate temperature chambers offering both 35.6-46.4°F and 59-77°F environments. Each lane in the building is equipped with an electronic rollerbed system […]
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Fashion Icon Designs Supply Chain Solution
As its main distribution center neared capacity, fashion company Michael Kors redesigned operations without cramping its style by fashioning a digital model of its supply chain.
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Dining In is the New Dining Out
As more people order meals delivered, foodservice supply chains chow down on speed, quality, and safety.
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U.S. Infrastructure: Will It Finally Be Fixed?
A recently leaked Trump administration draft of the Comprehensive Infrastructure Plan provides funds to states for roads, ports, bridges, and more. But will it become a reality?
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Current State of the 3PL Market
Shipper demands, customer expectations, and 3PL capabilities increase, pushing supply chain to the forefront, according to the 2018 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study.
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Specialized Transportation: Paying the Price
When moving high-value items, proper packaging and labeling, efficient scheduling, discretion, and a bit of extra effort are key to minimizing the risk of theft or damage.
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