So, what exactly is a 3PL? In a nutshell, a Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) is a company that offers outsourced logistics services to help businesses manage various aspects of their supply chain operations.
It can be challenging to find a quality truckload carrier, but having trusted partners is a pivotal part of every shipper’s logistics operation. You must choose well as their ability to get the job done directly affects your …
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) can cover a wide variety of core warehousing services from fulfillment, transportation, and shipping. Regardless of what you’re looking for, leveraging a 3PL’s value-added services can help ease the strain of today’s demanding, fast-paced …
Warehouse or inventory shrinkage describes inventory loss in a warehouse or distribution center that is not accounted for. There are three primary reasons for inventory shrinkage — theft, damage, and operational errors. This discrepancy between inventory on record …
Many different factors affect shipping efficiency. Whether it’s a disorganized dock design, poor carrier communication, inflexible operations, or overly complex processes, inefficiencies have a way of catching up with you. Smart shippers understand the impact of any potential …
When you’re outsourcing key logistics functions to a third-party logistics provider (3PL), it’s important to have a system in place to track and measure their performance. Whether they’re managing your warehousing, transportation, or entire supply chain from end …
While it’s been established how aiming to be a Shipper of Choice has its fair share of benefits, it’s quickly become a relevant topic for many in the industry again.