3PL

Pick a 3PL That Can Grow With Your Business

Monday, January 15, 2024 · Norman Katz The use of a 3PL offers flexibility and scalability while bringing fulfillment and distribution expertise and at the ready software systems. But just like not all brands make every consumer product in their vertical, let alone in the market, not all 3PLs are set up for all…

Co-innovate for supply chain ecosystem success

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 · Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain, APQC Using business ecosystems for innovation can yield better results and performance.

Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for what’s next

Thursday, January 4, 2024 · Bridget McCrea Event featured an impressive lineup of keynote and session speakers who hit on all of the topics that are driving supply chain growth right now.

How 3PLs Ensure Fresh Produce Supply for Thanksgiving Feasts

Thursday, November 23, 2023 · Dani Etkin-Spigelman, chief revenue officer, TA Services While most people sit at the Thanksgiving dinner table and enjoy the feast before them, few recognize the role logistics and the broader supply chain play in getting the food to the table.

Shifting Strategies to Combat Rising Freight Costs

Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Corey DeSantis and Ashley Hetrick An overreliance on mini-bids to keep freight costs down has become detrimental to the shipper/carrier relationship and fails to produce the expected cost savings.

Shippers, 3PLs Seek to Close Relationship Gap

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin A new study found both shippers and 3PLs are prioritizing ways in which their relationships can grow and improve, including data sharing and joint planning.

Carrier Complexity: The Case for Outsourcing Transportation

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 · Stephen Beard, VP of transportation at PFS The days of choosing a transportation provider based on the best rates are long gone. Now, brands must consider a number of other criteria.

3PL Revenues Fall From 2021 High, But Still Grew 24% In 2022

Monday, July 31, 2023 · Jeff Berman Last year saw 3PL net revenue grow 24%, the fourth-best year on record according to data from Armstrong & Associates.

Is Goods-to-Person Technology Right for Your Business?

Saturday, July 15, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain Working with a 3PL may be the best way to find out.

Top 50 Third Party Logistics (3PLs) 2023: Ripe market conditions

Monday, July 3, 2023 · Karen E. Thuermer As more shippers turn to providers to improve inventory management and on-time delivery, 3PLs turn up the investment in warehouse robotics and automation to meet these expectations for fast, reliable deliveries at the right cost—an easy recipe for market growth.

Inside the virtual four walls

Monday, July 3, 2023 · Alan Freeman, Divyesh Bhagat, and Vinesh Korlakunta Are warehouse as a service offerings disrupting the “traditional” 3PL market?

How to build a robust and scalable 3PL integration orchestration solution

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 · Arindam Mukherjee More organizations are finding that integrating 3PLs can offer many benefits to their supply chains. But there is a right way and a wrong way to do that.

Restart: The business of warehousing in North America in the post-pandemic era

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 · SCMR Staff Growth was much stronger by several measures in 2022.

Better contract = Better 3PL performance

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 · Mykola Oleksyn and Tony Kook Third-party logistics service contract management requires a balanced approach.

Muted 3PL growth forecast by Armstrong

Friday, February 10, 2023 · Jeff Berman A recently-released report by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates highlights the pandemic-driven swings the 3PL sector has seen in recent years, and forecasts slower growth in the years ahead.