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The 3PL industry: time to reset
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The 3PL industry: time to reset

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the status quo in the third-party logistics (3PL) sector. But traditional, transactional contracts are keeping providers and their clients from investing the time and energy needed to innovate and evolve. The time has come to rewrite the rules.

On the up and up
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On the up and up

Our 10th annual study of distribution center metrics shows that despite some bumps in the road, DC operations continue to improve.

Steady as she goes
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Steady as she goes

Our annual DC metrics study has found little change in performance against the standard operational measures in the past few years. So how will facilities look to distinguish themselves in the future?

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Stand up and be measured!

DC Velocity , WERC seek participants for annual DC metrics study.

WERC/DC Velocity study: Economic recovery hasn't derailed DC performance
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WERC/DC Velocity study: Economic recovery hasn't derailed DC performance

Latest edition of "metrics" survey shows warehouses, DCs held onto gains from prior years despite pickup in volume.

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Back to School on Metrics

The leaves are turning, and the kids are back in school. Now's a great time to re-evaluate your performance measurement program. Here's some advice for kicking it up a notch.

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How to write a Vested Outsourcing contract

Vested Outsourcing offers the potential for jaw-dropping savings and efficiencies. But it requires rethinking the way you contract with your supplier for services.

WERC/DC Velocity study: DC performance improved in 2009 despite downturn
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WERC/DC Velocity study: DC performance improved in 2009 despite downturn

Latest edition of "metrics" survey shows that even in the trough of a recession, distribution center and warehousing professionals continued to raise the bar on operating performance.