When selecting a Logistics Outsourcing partner, it’s crucial to carefully evaluate their experience and reliability. A partner with the right expertise and a strong track record can help streamline your supply chain, ensuring smooth operations and supporting your business’s growth and success…
Logistics outsourcing is more complex than before. One of the challenges is the unexpected surge in consumer spending. Although an economic slowdown was anticipated, demand remains high. This gap between supply and demand adds further strain to logistics, complicating the management of orders and deliveries…
Effective supply chain management is often beset with challenges in today’s dynamic business landscape. As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident…
One common mistake is not giving enough time for the outsourcing process. Many businesses wait until their contracts are nearly up, leaving little time to find a new provider. In today’s busy market, that’s a major issue. Always start the process at least six months in advance to ensure you find the right partner. Another issue is not providing enough detailed information to potential suppliers…
Trucks and vans are not cheap to run, so if you can save even a little on the cost of operating each vehicle in your fleet, those savings can mount up to a lot—and the more extensive your truck fleet…
Did you know logistics outsourcing and dating share some key characteristics? Just like in a relationship, being too needy can make you less appealing. While some requirements, such as strict compliance with regulations, are essential, being overly demanding in other areas can create friction. If you’re constantly checking in for updates, requesting unnecessary reports, or micromanaging, it can strain the relationship…
Logistics outsourcing can significantly benefit companies, but it’s easy to make costly mistakes along the way. One of the mistake is approaching too many or the wrong providers. Casting a wide net with dozens of 3PLs can overwhelm the process and make it harder to identify the right fit. Instead, focus on four to six providers that are well-suited to your business’s needs.
How many suppliers should you invite to tender? It’s a critical decision that can affect the entire process. Start with the end goal in mind. Ideally, you want three strong contenders by the end of the process. To get there, I usually recommend inviting around five suppliers. Why? Because some will inevitably drop out along the way—particularly in today’s market, where warehousing space is tight, and 3PLs are stretched thin…
One of the biggest challenges businesses face when outsourcing logistics is knowing where to begin. Many companies still make the mistake of relying on outdated methods to find potential 3PL providers. In fact, I’ve seen businesses search through Yellow Pages, which is hardly an effective strategy in today’s market. To avoid these missteps, start by understanding who the key players are in your industry…
If you run a fleet of delivery vehicles, you will know how hard it is to maximize the capacity and time utilization of the fleet. Here is the Number 1 factor that helps increase that vehicle utilization…