Tying the 3PL Knot
Shippers and service providers discuss their experience building a strong working relationship.
Shippers and service providers discuss their experience building a strong working relationship.
10 tips for what companies should consider when locating and choosing a global distribution hub.
To be successful, a close relationship between third-party logistics providers and their shipper customers requires a great deal of communication.
Duane Sizemore of Total Logistic Control discusses how companies can build better relationships with third-party logistics providers through measurement, monitoring, and rewards.
Small and mid-sized manufacturers lack the scale to ship in full truckloads, creating thousands of separate, inefficient lines of supply—all moving to the same mass retailers. Collaborative distribution reduces the number of trucks on the road and cuts distribution costs.
A professional freight forwarder that represents the interests of all supply chain participants can serve as the missing link in supply chain communication.
The key to successful shipping in Alaska is to partner with a transportation provider that knows how to manage Alaska’s many obstacles.