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February 22, 2013

What is Third Party Logistics?

Third-party logistics – (abbreviated 3PL) describes businesses that provide one or many of a variety of logistics-related services. Types of services would include public warehousing, contract warehousing, transportation management, distribution management, and freight...
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The Benefits of Cross Docking

Cross-docking – the practice of receiving product and immediately shipping it out without putting it in a 3PL warehouse – is increasingly valued by companies in fast moving industries, because it allows products to reach destinations faster and more economically. It’s also used...
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