April - 20196 logisticstechoutlook.comLinda James Managing Editoreditor@logisticstechoutlook.comThird-party logistics providers (3PLs) are poised for a dramatic revamp of the supply chain status quo this year. More companies are realizing the cost savings, the competitive advantage, and operational efficiency in turning to 3PL solution providers for advanced supply chain services.Among the major trends making headway into the 3PL industry, communication and collaboration are taking center stage as experts believe that collaboration tools go a long way in increasing visibility into freight, and the services available, rendered, or billed. 3PL companies are therefore relying on heavily integrated communication technologies to collaborate, connect, and engage with their stakeholders in real time. This year, 3PL companies will also leave behind paper records and bring in mobile technologies. For instance, RFID technology will simplify the tracking and identification of packages. Moreover, freight shipments ordering and processing will become a 24/7 affair for buyers from anywhere.Another common sight will be building and using more holistic supply chain management solutions to emphasize external visibility among manufacturers and suppliers as well. This approach will bring a better connection between the demand and supply wings of the commercial landscape.The 3PL landscape is also expected to witness a surge in the usage of integrated cloud-based platforms to collaborate in a digital-first world. All things considered, the industry is set to experience new waves of innovation. In such a scenario, to help organizations find the right 3PL solution, our editorial board has evaluated the top companies in this realm. We have also compiled the insights of various industry thought leaders and SMEs who have tried and tested various 3PL solutions.Let us know your thoughts!EditorialCollaboration: The New Drivers of Modern 3PLCopyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.APRIL - 02 - 2019 APRIL - 02 - 2019, volume 05 - 03 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Logistics Tech OutlookVisit www.logisticstechoutlook.com Managing EditorLinda JamesEditorial StaffSalesAaron PierceAva Garcia Jade Ray Joshua ParkerSarah FernandesSamikshya BehraVisualizerRenukesh GangurAngela Parkerkatherine joneskatherine.jones@logisticstechoutlook.com3PL SPECIAL*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffsales@logisticstechoutlook.comeditor@logisticstechoutlook.commarketing@logisticstechoutlook.comEmail:Contact UsPhone:510.996.5173, Fax:510-894-8405
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