Amazon's Advantages In The 3PL Market

October 21, 2015

Robert W. Baird & Co., released an extensive summary of Amazon’s unique advantages in the $400 billion to $450 billion global 3PL market.

Affixing IoT devices to pallets prior to shipment is one way carriers can track temperature of products along the way.

IoT-Enabled Pallets for Tracking Perishable Goods

IoT-enabled pallets bring together the latest in sustainable plastic pallets.

Innovation and optimization of end-of-line packaging and logistics operations provides a critical opportunity to benefit the whole supply chain.

How Transit Packaging Technology and Materials Ensure Food Industry Safety

The key to maintaining and ensuring food safety is through the strategic application of technology and advanced materials across complex global supply chains.

[WEBINAR] How to Achieve ROI with Digital Supply Chain Technologies

[WEBINAR] How to Achieve ROI with Digital Supply Chain Technologies

Join this live webinar as panelists discuss 3 fundamental concepts that will help make the case for ROI.

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The Right Size Matters

Now would be a good time to look at both asset mix and asset utilization to ensure you have the right assets properly assigned to routes and are not overusing some assets while underutilizing others.

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Cargo Movements Threatened by Worsening Inland Congestion

The capacity/volume mismatch between maritime ports and overland transport could get worse in the weeks and months ahead, setting the stage for another breaking point in supply chains.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Digitizing the Pickup and Delivery Process

Will Chu, CEO of Vector, says that in order to create a more resilient fleet, 3PLs will have to figure out ways to improve their transportation and logistics systems.

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Sustainability Program Helps Shippers and Carriers Build Sustainable Supply Chains

The program is on target to reduce carbon emissions by over 300,000 metric tons this year.

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Food Logistics Editors Talk Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers

Food Logistics editors Marina Mayer, Brielle Jaekel and Mackenna Moralez congratulate the winners of the 2021 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award.

[WEBINAR] How to Achieve ROI with Digital Supply Chain Technologies

[WEBINAR] How to Achieve ROI with Digital Supply Chain Technologies

Join this live webinar as panelists discuss 3 fundamental concepts that will help make the case for ROI.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Putting Drivers First

Jason Zwirkoski, chief revenue officer of Arrive Logistics, explains how proprietary software helps improve the carriers' and drivers' experience.

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Strong Demand Continues for 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Post-COVID-19 Pandemic

Food Logistics announces the winners of its 2021 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award, which recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Flexibility, Visibility and Data are Key to Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions

Jim Wilkinson, perishables operations and business development manager of Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., details why flexibility and supply chain visibility are key to future-proofing the supply chain.

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Overcoming LTL Capacity with a Fully Connected TMS

Shippers that fail to digitize their transportation sourcing and management simply won’t keep up in the world of today, and more importantly, in the fast-approaching world of tomorrow.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Embrace Digital Transformation Moving Forward

Avi Geller, CEO of Maven Machines, explains why fleets should continue investing in automation, Internet of Things, data analytics and workflow software.

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

A partnership leads to greater value. It’s the difference between saving $100 on a shipment or saving 10% on total freight spend

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Drivers are the Backbone of the Company

Craig Callahan, EVP and chief commercial officer at Werner Enterprises, details why it will take a collective effort by the entire transportation industry to help navigate the driver shortage.

Temperature control is imperative in cold storage third-party logistics.

What Trends Will Drive Cold Storage 3PL in 2022?

Third-party logistics leans into the growth of e-commerce and the frozen food sector in cold storage 2022.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Investing in End-to-End Visibility

Mike McClelland, SVP of transportation for Kenco Logistics, details why having a 3PL partner that controls the entire process provides greater control, visibility and flexibility.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Capacity is King

Rock Magnan, president at RK Logistics Group, says that if you build capacity in a specific market, like last mile, then you will find demand for it.

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3PLs Keep on Truckin’: Finding and Retaining Drivers is Key

Jeff Jackson, SVP of operations, Penske Logistics, details why the biggest challenge right now in the supply chain is labor.

Werner Enterprises developed Werner EDGE, an innovation arm dedicated to developing new solutions that enrich experiences for drivers, associates and customers.

3PLs Keep on Truckin’

The e-commerce boom catapulted the 3PL market into the spotlight, but implementing automation and employing driver safety and recruitment programs help trucking companies keep on truckin'.

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Apps are Easy, Integrations are Hard, Adoption is the Hardest

There is an app, sometimes many apps, for every imaginable area of the supply chain.

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Technology to Have Greatest Impact on Building Design in Coming Years

The survey reveals strong growth for warehouse facilities forecasted from express and parcel delivery, third-party logistics and more.

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DAT Truckload Volume Index jumped 11% in June

Truckload freight volumes reached new heights last month as surging retail imports and peak produce shipments drove demand for transportation services.

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Supply Chain Professionals Seek Human, Digital Balance

According to the study, human-based tasks saw significant gains in several areas, including managing inventory, obtaining quotes/pricing, load scheduling, booking carriers and monitoring shipments, compared to the results in 2019.

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British International Freight Association Reiterates Need to Prepare for EU Trade Rule Changes

The customs environment should beware of the implications of failing to make the declarations that will become necessary.

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

Building a logistics partnership with a 3pl saves in the long run

A partnership leads to greater value. It’s the difference between saving $100 on a shipment or saving 10% on total freight spend