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2025 Inbound Logistics Perspectives: 3PL Market Research Report
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2025 Inbound Logistics Perspectives: 3PL Market Research Report

Amid policy shifts and uncertainty, geopolitical volatility, and fast-rising new technology solutions, third-party logistics (3PL) providers are adopting and evolving to serve the changing needs of their clients. The 2025 Inbound Logistics 3PL Perspectives report highlights how recent adjustments are shaping 3PL services and operations, while also revealing shifts in the diverse shipper landscape they […]

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4PL: Definition, How it Works, and Benefits
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4PL: Definition, How it Works, and Benefits

Global supply chains are no longer simple. Businesses now manage hundreds of moving parts across multiple countries, from sourcing to shipping orders, tracking inventory, and handling freight forwarding. Distribution and fulfillment centers serve as strategic hubs in the supply chain, where inventory is stored, managed, and shipped to optimize logistics efficiency. Without the right system, […]

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2025 Top 100 3PLs
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2025 Top 100 3PLs

Successful supply chains hit a high note when 3PLs lay down the rhythm. These Top 100 third-party logistics providers don’t just move freight and provide warehousing; they’re the drummers of industry, setting the tempo for global commerce and ensuring every beat drops on time.

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Custom TMS and Freight Management Solution Provides Industrial Distributor with Full Supply Chain Visibility
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Custom TMS and Freight Management Solution Provides Industrial Distributor with Full Supply Chain Visibility

The Logistics Plus® MyLogisticsPlus™ cloud-based portal is customized to provide a direct interface with the client’s WMS for its parcel, freight, and international order and shipping processing. The Logistics Plus freight audit and payment solution offers the client complete invoice visibility with business intelligence reporting.

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What is Outsourcing? Definition, Advantages, and Examples
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What is Outsourcing? Definition, Advantages, and Examples

Many businesses have successfully adopted outsourcing processes into various aspects of their logistics and supply chain operations. Outsourcing (or out sourcing, as some refer to it) all or part of these functions can improve efficiency and in some cases, reduce costs. Additionally, outsourcing can provide a competitive advantage by accessing specialized expertise and technologies. This […]

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The Power of Single-Source Partnerships
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The Power of Single-Source Partnerships

To maintain a competitive edge, every aspect of a supplier’s operation must operate seamlessly. Opting for multiple logistics vendors may initially seem like a way to increase flexibility, but this approach often leads to fragmented communication, inconsistent service levels, and added complexities.

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Small Businesses, Big Supply Chains
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Small Businesses, Big Supply Chains

From cloud-based shipping solutions to AI-powered inventory management, small businesses harness cutting-edge technology to scale like never before. Here’s how strategic partnerships, outsourcing logistics, and leveraging data-driven insights help SMBs streamline operations, meet demand, and enhance the customer experience—proving that size doesn’t limit success.

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Warehouse vs. Inventory: Their Roles And Differences
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Warehouse vs. Inventory: Their Roles And Differences

  Understanding the crucial differences between warehouses and inventory is essential for operational excellence in supply chain logistics. This article explores the roles and connections between warehouse capacities, inventory management, and their impact on inventory and warehouse operations in enhancing overall supply chain efficiency. Understanding Inventory Management Definition and Key Concepts Warehouse management is the […]

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From Fax to the Future: Do It Best Reinvents Its Supply Chain
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From Fax to the Future: Do It Best Reinvents Its Supply Chain

Aiming to keep pace with the rapidly expanding home improvement market, Do It Best—a member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative—sought to replace its outdated manual processes with a streamlined, automated system. Since providing exceptional service to its members is crucial to the cooperative’s success, Do It Best partnered with Redwood Logistics to enhance its transportation management system (TMS).

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