Trying to make sense of a million and one sources of data and information, which are readily available across supply chains, is an ongoing challenge for 3PL businesses and providers. The use of Big Data and Analytics is intended to … Read More
The oil and gas companies of the world are a huge part of what’s fueling the international economy – and without access to oil and gas, the majority of the industry in the world would come to a complete standstill. … Read More
The news of the biggest e-commerce site – Amazon – developing and launching its very own shipping service in order to compete with 3PLs like UPS and FedEx has rocked the shipping industry. Though Amazon hasn’t confirmed this news, many … Read More
3PL warehouses are busy businesses moving hundreds if not thousands of parcels every day. Managing the processes involved with picking, packaging, shipping, and tracking is a tremendous task. Trying to do it manually is next to impossible. That’s the reason … Read More
New technology is being introduced almost every day. With this new technology there has been a shift in how businesses operate. Supply in time is now the norm and supply chain operation costs are continuing to drop. In addition, real … Read More
Freight charges can get a little complicated if you aren’t familiar with what they all mean. What’s the difference between a prepaid and collect freight charge for instance? And what is a send freight bill when it’s at home? Let’s … Read More
3PL companies are 3rd party logistics companies, meaning companies that can handle delivery and fulfillment that other organizations can outsource to. These 3PL companies are distinct from 4PL companies, which have larger involvement in helping companies to reach their strategic goals. … Read More
The Supply Chain Management industry has been experienced leaps and bounds in the way supply chains are handled and tracked over the past ten years; now, we’re seeing an increase in new technologies that aim to make the entire process … Read More
Every business is unique in nature. Therefore, there’s no cookie-cutter pricing model available as a general solution for 3pl warehousing. It’s vital that you look for a customized contract with a third-party company and form a business relationship with your … Read More
Exporting and important goods are key elements for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Shipping internationally could offer outstanding growth opportunities for your business, but actually taking the leap into international shipping can be extremely overwhelming. All of the regulations, … Read More