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Category:third party logistics industry trends
Posted February 09, 2021 | Industry Insights, Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends
2021 Supply Chain Regulatory Outlook
The COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020 was a Black Swan event that disrupted a multitude of businesses and industries. Simultaneously, it accelerated pre-existing trends like the growth of ecommerce at the...
Posted February 02, 2021 | Industry Insights, Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends, Ecommerce
Omnichannel Fulfillment To Drive Success for 3PLs in 2021
There is no denying the impact last year has had on many of us. It brought changes to where we work, how we live, where we shop, and what we buy. So much so that U.S. consumers spent $211.5 billion...
Posted January 06, 2021 | Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends, Peak Season, Serve Your Customers, Shipping, Fulfillment
Lessons That Ecommerce 3PLs Can Learn from the Holiday Season
Challenges 3PLs Faced with Ecommerce Growth Like many people, I turned to online stores and marketplaces to complete most of my holiday shopping. As usual, I had some overwhelmingly positive...
Posted December 22, 2020 | 3PL Improvement, 3PL Growth, Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends
Annual Planning Series: 3PL Growth Opportunities in 2021
A Look Back on Successes and Challenges for Warehouses in 2020 With less than two weeks left in 2020, I find myself reflecting on the highs and lows of the year, as well as looking toward 2021 with...
Posted December 10, 2020 | 3PL Improvement, 3PL Growth, Industry Insights, Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends
Annual Planning Series: Warehouse Space Capacity
50% of 3PL Warehouses Operating Above Capacity Today At beginning of this year, I purchased a 2020 planner. I made goals and planned vacations. But I think we all know how this story ends… me...
Posted November 19, 2020 | Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends, Peak Season, Ecommerce, Shipping, Fulfillment
Managing Peak Season Ecommerce: Cyber Monday Order Management
Cyber Monday is quickly approaching and in-store Black Friday shopping is expected to be significantly less frenzied. However, third-party logistics (3PLs) warehouses know that the 2020 ecommerce...
Posted November 03, 2020 | Logistics, 3PL Growth, Industry Insights, Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends, Big Data
Industry First: The Third-Party Logistics Warehouse Benchmark Report
What 3PLs Need to Know to Plan for 2021 Every year as we head into the holiday season, I carve out time to reflect on what I’m thankful for and assess what went well or poorly throughout the year....
Posted October 27, 2020 | Industry Insights, Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends, Peak Season, Ecommerce
3PL Warehouses Won't Believe These Peak Season Trending Markets
It seems like just yesterday that non-essential businesses closed and basic household items like hand sanitizer and toilet paper were sold out at almost every grocery store. Sure, hand sanitizer...
Posted October 13, 2020 | 3PL Improvement, WMS Features, Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends, Paperless Warehouse, Automation, Warehouse Technology
Is Dock Scheduling Dead?
Truth be told, I’m not a good chef- especially when it comes to multiple course meals. Not only do I lack the dexterity needed to accurately julienne cut carrots, but often the biggest hurdle is time...
Posted October 06, 2020 | Industry Insights, Third-Party Logistics Industry Trends, Peak Season, Ecommerce, Fulfillment
The Impact of Amazon Prime Day on 3PL Warehouses
It’s official. Amazon Prime Day 2020 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th after many months of delays. Some thought it might be cancelled all together considering the impacts COVID-19 has had on...