A recent KANE blog argued the virtues of the invisible 3PL – a provider that operates so seamlessly -- anticipating and proactively solving the inevitable problems and hiccups that occur in any supply chain -- that there’s no need for you a...
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3PL Outsourcing
In our last bog, we talked about the desirability of being an invisible 3PL – meaning that logistics service providers should operate so smoothly that their customers, and particularly their customers’ customers, barely notice them. Shipper...
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Supply Chain Challenges
The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great 3PL Customer
This quick-read eBook lists 12 best practices designed to elicit greatness from your 3PL.
Safety In Logistics Operations
4 strategies to turn safety from a compliance-driven chore to a profit-driving opportunity.
Logistics service providers are increasingly prone to trumpeting their awards, achievements and high-profile customers. In a desire to be seen, to be recognized, this beauty contest approach seems as reasonable path as any. But the best 3PL...
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3PL Outsourcing
“Fast and cheap.” When it comes to shipping and distribution, the two terms don’t typically do go together. But some wine and spirit manufacturers are using distribution models that help achieve both goals. In a recent blog, we outlined 10...
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Supply Chain Challenges
As a wine and spirits manufacturer, you are notoriously passionate about your craft and the quality of your products. You take great care to ensure that your output meets your high standards, as well as your customer’s demands. You are also...
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Food and Beverage Logistics
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Wine & spirits
(Well, okay, maybe not all, but improved carrier relationships can save you a bundle.) With the holiday season upon us, the pressure is on to maximize savings while getting more freight where it needs to go when it’s needed. Although it may...
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Freight Transportation
In an earlier blog, we discussed how shippers often assume that the way they ship freight (and the associated costs) can’t change. But we’ve identified a checklist of 14 ways to reduce freight costs that could be implemented today – if you...
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Freight Transportation
Let’s say you’re a homeowner and you’re considering replacing all the windows in your house. They’re not the worst windows, but there are definitely gaps that allow heat to escape, and your energy bills to rise. You read up on the ROI of re...
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3PL Outsourcing
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