Third Party Logistics

PITT OHIO, a leader in regional and national logistics services, has been named the 2017 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year by Schneider Logistics.

PITT OHIO, a leader in regional and national logistics services and sustainability in the transportation industry, has been recognized as a 2018 “G75 Supply Chain Partner.”

Landstar orchestrates the packing and transport of the Liebherr crane onto one vessel.

Finding the right fulfillment partner takes time and attention; it’s worth the effort to research potential partners carefully.

To meet the needs of an omnichannel environment (or simply expand to accommodate sales growth), retailers and ecommerce companies need to move products through the supply chain faster, get them closer to the end customer and minimize transportation costs.

When it comes to customer satisfaction, quality control is a top priority...as a direct seller, how can you be sure your customers’ orders are fulfilled correctly every time?

The majority of American shoppers (62.2 percent) say free online shipping is “very important,” according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation.

As omnichannel becomes the new norm, it is having a direct impact on order fulfillment and distribution operations.

An overwhelming 78 percent of America’s e-retailers are planning to increase tech spending in 2018, more than a third of which will boost spending by 15% of more, according to Internet Retailer’s “2018 Guide to E-Commerce Technology.”

Using a third-party partner can help in overcoming today's omnichannel challenges.

Omnichannel practices are still relatively new and constantly evolving. It is safe to assume that the future holds continued growth in ecommerce sales volume, expansion into additional sales channels and a focus on providing timely, cost-effective, customer-focused service.

This new white paper from Purolator International, “Seven Steps to Export Success: Top Considerations before reaching out to International Markets,” provides an overview of these and other critical export issues.

It’s no secret that consumers are in the driver seat when it comes to expectations for shipping costs and delivery times, and consumers expect to pay little to no shipping charges and have the flexibility to either pick up their products in a store or have them delivered as quickly as possible.

In today’s dynamic market conditions, considering a freight consolidation solution is more necessary than ever, retailers require smaller but more frequent orders, and consumer packaged goods shippers are being forced to use less-than-truckload more, shippers need to establish where they have enough volume to take advantage of freight consolidation.

See how Zipline Logistics instituted an on-site consolidation program for Evans Food Group, cutting landed costs per pallet by 20 percent and reducing spending by $10,000+ per month, plus 2 other case studies on transportation savings and network analysis.

3PLs can provide cost savings that businesses can’t achieve on their own while still maintaining an exacting level of service. Because logistics is a 3PLs core mission, they make it their business to do it the best they can, day-in and dayout.

Creating a positive work environment can help your 3PL improve its operational performance.

Using the right combination of “people, process, and technology” can greatly impact a warehouse and protect their most valuable asset – their customer.

According to the latest data from supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates, in 2016, the global third-party logistics market reached $802 billion and is on track to exceed $1.1 trillion in 2022.

Anyone involved in moving heavy or oversize loads knows that some take more effort than others. That was certainly the case with a 94,000-pound scissor-lift platform that stretches 110-feet long and spans 24 feet 6 inches – taking up two lanes of highway.