September 2015

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Do "Favored Shippers" Really Receive Better Pricing and Service?

Offered By: C.H. Robinson

Anecdotal evidence and some qualitative research suggests that "favored shippers" — companies for which carriers prefer to haul freight — obtain better pricing and service. But do they? In this paper, Iowa State University researchers explain: how they sought to understand the voice of U.S. truckload carriers; how they quantitatively measured the effects of "favored shipper" characteristics on transportation costs; and what characteristics actually make shippers favored in the transportation marketplace.

Turn Your Warehouse on its Head: Improve Productivity, Quality and Safety from the Ground Up

Offered By: Penske Logistics

This whitepaper from the experts at Penske Logistics focuses on a bottom-up approach to successfully launching an effective labor management software program. It offers actionable steps for creating the right culture, phasing in the implementation, and ensuring benchmarks are met. Additionally, it cites an industry success story and lists six steps to assessing the efficiency of your warehouse.

The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great 3PL Customer: 12 surefire ways to elicit greatness from your 3PL

Offered By: Kane Is Able

Many shippers commoditize the services of third party logistics providers (3PLs), believing that the best result will come from micromanagement and constant price pressure. In fact, the opposite is true. The more you, as the outsourcing company, invest in the relationship — as a partner, not an overseer — the more value is delivered. Here are 12 suggestions on 3PL relationship management that, while they create some work for you, pave the way for breakthrough supply chain performance.

Understanding Chain of Responsibility in the Supply Chain

Offered By: C3 Solutions

This whitepaper explains the concept of Chain of Responsibility (CoR), how it has been implemented in other jurisdictions, how it may affect your business, and what you need to do to ensure you are prepared and protected.

The e-commerce Impact On Logistics: Why You Need A 3PL That Can Support Your Omni-channel Strategy

Offered By: Evans Distribution

The time of elaborate, multi-story shopping centers is rapidly changing with the rise of e-commerce and Omni- channel shopping. Over the last decade, technology has inspired an online retail boom that has benefitted some retailers. With the younger generations embracing smartphones and tablets, e-commerce's role has shifted from an untested frontier to a vital pillar of the retail industry.

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