Outsourcing Logistics

Whether you’re outsourcing logistics for the first time, or making a switch from one 3PL provider to another; discover tips to help you assess top logistics companies and other resources.

What to Look for in a 3PL: Setting the Stage for a Successful Logistics Solution Implementation

This blog post is the sixth in a series that discusses what to look for in a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL).   The blog series explores mission-critical topics about outsourcing logistics and selecting a 3PL, all the way from strategy to pricing to implementation and beyond.   Today’s blog post is about your 3PL solution
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What to Look for in a 3PL: Supply Chain Labor and Labor Management Practices, Likely the Largest Aspect to Your RFP for Logistics Services

Jennifer Lee
Today’s blog post is about qualifying a 3PL for their supply chain labor management practices.  It is part of a series that addresses what to look for in a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) when outsourcing logistics and selecting a 3PL, all the way from your RFP strategy to pricing to technology, implementation and beyond. When
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What to Look for in a 3PL: 9 Pitfalls to Avoid when Evaluating Technology Capabilities

John Zei
This blog post is the fourth in a series that discusses what to look for in a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL).   The blog series explores mission-critical topics about outsourcing logistics and selecting a 3PL, all the way from strategy to pricing to implementation and beyond. Today’s blog post is about Technology capabilities — from
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What to look for in a 3PL: RFP Criteria, Proven Expertise & Transparent Pricing

This blog post is the second in a series that discusses what to look for in a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL). The blog series explores mission-critical topics about outsourcing logistics and selecting a 3PL, all the way from strategy to pricing to implementation and beyond. Today’s blog post focuses on RFP criteria to include in
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What to look for in a 3PL: Start with Strategy & Culture

This blog post is the first in a series that discusses what to look for in a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL). The blog series explores mission-critical topics about outsourcing logistics and selecting a 3PL, all the way from strategy to pricing to implementation and beyond. Today’s blog post focuses on aligning with your overall company
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