6 Cornerstones to a Successful 3PL-Customer Relationship
Hiring a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a strategic approach for businesses to increase their capacity without expanding their overhead. This engagement, which some might view as transactional, is actually an exercise in relationship building. Businesses that hire 3PL providers…
+ Read Full PostAn effective lean warehousing strategy depends on measuring the right key performance indicators (KPIs). Learn about each warehouse KPI, how it’s measured and how it helps drive savings in your distribution center. Table of Contents Warehouse KPI Checklist Warehouse KPIs:…
+ Read Full PostFulfillment: It’s on every business leader’s mind. From maintaining optimal inventory levels, to navigating supply chain disruption, to ensuring orders reach customers on time and in perfect condition, order fulfillment is the linchpin to eCommerce operations. And in order to…
+ Read Full PostOnce a niche market dominated by online-only players, eCommerce is now a prominent feature within the retail landscape, and an integral component of nearly every retailer’s business strategy. According to data from Statista, over two billion people purchased goods or…
+ Read Full PostYears after the pandemic disruption, eCommerce growth continues to accelerate. According to recent figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce, eCommerce sales in the first quarter of 2023 accounted for 15.1% of total sales.. This information is, perhaps, unsurprising given…
+ Read Full PostIn our vast, yet tightly interconnected world, consumers are able to purchase products from halfway across the globe and have them on their doorstep within the matter of days. The global supply chain is the engine that makes this all…
+ Read Full PostEven the slightest change in the global supply chain can have a major ripple effect. To that end, it’s vital that organizations develop comprehensive logistics contingency plans, both at the supply chain and warehouse levels, in order to mitigate or…
+ Read Full PostThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on businesses across all industries, and supply chain companies are no exception. According to a recent survey from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), nearly 75% of companies report supply chain…
+ Read Full PostChoosing a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is one of the most important decisions your company can make — after all, your 3PL provider will be tasked with the vital responsibility of ensuring that your products are delivered into your customers’…
+ Read Full PostThe recent announcement of Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy filing, and the ensuing chaos resulting in tens of billions of dollars in cargo stranded at sea, is the latest reminder of the inherent risk in global supply chain management. Supply chain risk…
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Hiring a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a strategic approach for businesses to increase their capacity without expanding their...
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