Jul 8, 2021 | 3PL, Supply Chain, Videos-SCM
Just because you have a piece of land and you think of building a warehouse on it doesn’t mean that you will certainly be successful as a 3PL. So in this episode, Rob takes you to the 5 important tips in planning to start a 3PL business. Watch this: ...
Apr 29, 2021 | 3PL, LOGISTICS, Supply Chain, Videos-SCM
Around 85% of 3PL relationships didn’t end well. Why? Find out in this video: Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on March 03, 2021, under the title “Why Your Business’ 3PL Relationships Fail: Whose Fault is It?” on Logistics...
Apr 20, 2021 | 3PL, Articles, LOGISTICS, Supply Chain
Third-party Logistics (3PL) companies are often accused of providing such poor service that their relationships with clients break down. In reality, though, there’s a host of reasons why 3PL relationships turn sour—and very often the blame can be laid at...
Feb 4, 2021 | 3PL, LOGISTICS, Supply Chain, Videos-SCM
Having clear expectations is one among the four common mistakes that 3PL companies get into logistics contracts. It’s the power of the draft that is your opportunity to lay down exactly what you want and how it is going to work. Surprisingly, there are still a lot of...
Jan 28, 2021 | 3PL, LOGISTICS, Outsourcing, Supply Chain, Videos-SCM
Having been involved in hundreds of outsourcing projects over the last 23 years, I’ve been able to deal with various clients. And when Logistics Outsourcing goes wrong, I get questions like “Who’s to blame? Is it the 3PL company who screw it up? Or Is it the customer?...
Jan 14, 2021 | 3PL, Cost, Trends, Videos-SCM
3PLs (Third Party Logistics) companies make fundamental mistakes when replying to Request for Proposal and/or Request for Tender. Here are the things you need to know to respond appropriately to a 3PL RFT / RFP. Timing Get into the data Ask Questions ??? ??? ??? ???...