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常见问题:第三方物流服务 & 第三方物流

常见问题:第三方物流服务 & 第三方物流

What role do 第三方物流 play in the greater 物流 industry?

物流和运输业务是一个 供应链过程的重要组成部分. A 第三方物流供应商 (known as a 3PL), is an outsourced company that helps businesses manage their 物流 processes to achieve greater efficiency and reduce the costs involved with the transportation of goods. They can specialize in everything that is needed for the efficient movement and storage of goods and materials as they are transported through the supply chain.  Outsourcing is a great solution for companies as their supply chains grow and they require assistance to manage 物流 processes — no matter how big those companies are in size.

大多数第三方物流都是非资产基础的. This means they do not own trucks but rather provide the expertise, technology and industry relationships to connect shippers with carriers and other supply chain 合作伙伴s.

第三方物流公司提供哪些物流服务和模式?

第三方物流可以提供 各种物流服务; including warehousing, inventory management, picking and packing, transportation management, 反向 物流 甚至是军事革命过程策略 . 一些第三方物流公司提供管理运输解决方案, providing extended involvement and responsibility over strategic and executional functions. This can range from a partial or complete outsource of your supply chain management needs.

Some 物流 services and modes of transportation offered by 第三方物流 include:

  • 卡车管理
  • 拼车
  • 铁路/联运
  • 加快运输
  • 管理交通
  • 供应链管理
  • 技术集成
  • 仓库和库存管理
  • 货运代理

What are the benefits of working with a 3PL as your third-party 物流 solution?

Cost savings and scalability are two of the main reasons shippers choose to begin working with a 3PL. 但还有其他几个 benefits of bringing on a third-party 物流 合作伙伴 这样你就可以:

  •  利用现有的运营商网络, gaining access to thousands of carriers to support your freight volumes and capacity needs without the added stress of sourcing, 合格和管理承运人.
  • Gain access to state-of-the-art 物流 technology for deeper insights into your shipping data while adding the convenience of route optimization and carrier selection.
  • Leverage the experience and expertise of the team members at your 3PL, 谁应该作为你自己团队的延伸.

在一天结束的时候, a 3PL is a 合作伙伴 who can help you create and execute a best-in-class 物流 strategy.

第三方物流如何帮助托运人降低成本?

有很多方法 第三方物流供应商 能帮你降低运费吗. 第三方物流 work with multiple shippers, which means they are moving a high volume of freight. They leverage this to secure the best rates from carriers. Working with a 3PL allows you to limit overhead in departments such as transportation, 计费, IT, 招聘和培训. As your business grows, you don't need to hire new people to scale with it. 另外, a 3PL can help create a strategy that streamlines processes and integrates the most cost-effective shipping methods for your freight. Advanced technology also allows shippers to avoid the added costs associated with purchasing and implementing their own 运输管理系统 用于交付和跟踪功能.

What industry certifications are important for 第三方物流 to hold?

Third-party 物流 providers can hold several different 物流 industry certifications. Depending on their specialties and the 物流 services they offer, 第三方物流可能获得食品储存认证, transporting hazardous materials or cross-border transportation, 举几个例子. Some certifications are given to the company, while others are obtained by individual employees.

The Transportation Intermediary Association (TIA) offers the Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) program. This is a widely recognized certification that requires employees to prove competencies in three categories: brokerage basics and basic business skills; contracts and pricing; and regulatory environment and legal issues.

我的企业如何实施第三方物流?

It is important to identify your needs and set goals prior to choosing a 物流 合作伙伴. Successful 合作伙伴ships are built on trust and alignment of core values. A 3PL, for example, should value their employees as much as you value yours. Goal and value alignment will help ensure you pick the 正确的 合作伙伴. 每个第三方物流都有自己的实施方法. 当你评估潜在的合作伙伴时, learn more about how they prioritize implementation to ensure a successful 合作伙伴ship. Your 3PL implementation strategy should include plans for technology integration, 员工培训, 数据分析和报告, 升级, scheduled communications and ongoing business reviews.

What is the current size of the 物流 industry and the third-party 物流 market?

In 2020, the 物流 industry in the United States was worth approximately $2 trillion. The third-party 物流 market was valued at approximately $190 billion the same year. 十大菠菜台子 是美国第四大货运经纪公司.S.

What key trends does 十大菠菜台子 see in the third-party 物流 industry?

To better help shippers navigate the ever-evolving third-party 物流 industry, 十大菠菜台子 has put together its 2022 物流 and supply chain trends and outlook. 它涵盖了容量的状态, 新的法律法规, 影响运输成本的因素, strategies for reducing friction in your LTL and truckload shipping operations and more.

十大菠菜靠谱平台 us today for a free quote or transportation analysis to learn more about 十大菠菜台子 and see first-hand how a 3PL can help you manage your 物流 services.