Using a 3PL to Mitigate Shipping Disruptions

David Branson, Vice President of Managed Transportation Operations at TA Services, explains benefits of 3PL services available to mitigate shipping disruptions – Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Retaining the Current Workforce, Increased Supply Chain Visibility. Visit Multichannel Merchant for the full article.

Consumer purchasing power is only a click away, bringing significant pressure on ecommerce sellers to quickly fulfill and delivery orders to keep up with demand. This increased pressure means shippers of all sizes need innovative ways to efficiently track and transport throughout the fulfillment process.

To embrace this challenge, shippers should consider partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to gain more flexible freight options, increasing efficiency and visibility across their operations.

Many shippers are experiencing a labor gap since older workers are retiring faster than younger ones can replace them. Supplemental services from a top 3PL can help fill these gaps.

To safeguard against current and future disruptions in transportation, a 3PL partner can help mitigate them in the following ways:

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