In the June 2015 edition of “Logistics Management” magazine they presented a series of observations about 3PLs (Third Party Logistics). LOGIC Services shares a summary of their points. Earlier an initial survey indicated 38% of Fortune 500 manufactures used 3PL services; the number now exceeds 80%. 3PL use continues to grow in other areas such as retailing and distribution. If…

In the June 2015 edition of “Logistics Management” magazine they presented a series of observations about 3PLs (Third Party Logistics). LOGIC Services shares a summary of their points. The interest in considering 3PLs often comes from company Presidents and or CEOs and CFOs to reduce costs and improve customer services. If you’re trying to get a head of the curve…

The term “Third Party Logistics”, or 3PL describes businesses who provide one or many logistics-related services to their customers. A standard definition of just what a third-party logistics provider is can vary based on a customer’s requirements. Services can include: transportation management, distribution management, freight consolidation, and warehousing. A third-party logistics provider can provide a one stop shop service to…

Logistics Management published its midyear price trends recap in June 2015. In part one we covered truck and air transit. Today rail and water transport will be addressed. Rail Transit, transport mode has seen strong growth in both rail car and intermodal (truck on rail) but has not seen many price increases. Actual prices have fallen around 6% versus same…

Logistics Management published its midyear price trends recap in June 2015. In part one we will cover truck and air transport. Part two review water and rail. Truck Transit, is beginning to show an increase in capacity and lower fuel cost. LTL (Less-than-Truck-Load) prices dropped slightly down 2.1% versus 2014, while Truckload finished at 2.4% lower for same period in…

LOGIC Services’ has access to over 13 nationwide warehouse locations that provide full service supply chain distribution solutions to our clients. From pick and pack to light assembly our warehousing locations can help reduce time and distance between you and your customers. TMS+ is LOGIC Services commitment to comprehensive service to our client’s transportation management requirement to help clients solve…

LOGIC Services’ business relationships and team of professionals provides your company with the ability to meet your time critical shipping requirements. LOGIC Services’ also offers the ability to move freight from the lower 48 continental states to both Alaska and Hawaii. We also have international solutions via air and ocean carriers along with free trade consulting. TMS+ is LOGIC Services…

LOGIC Services’ state-of-the art technology, CarrierRate 2.0 ensures that Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping does not need to be complex or confusing. CarrierRate 2.0, LTL service allows your company to leverage both regional and national LTL networks to access competitive rates with the highest standard of service. CarrierRate 2.0 allows you to Quote, Book and Manage your LTL shipments for both inbound and…

LOGIC Services’ state-of-the art technology, CarrierRate 2.0 provides clients with a comprehensive end to end range of freight and logistic options including a robust shipping analytics and monitoring tools. CarrierRate 2.0 full truckload service is fully EDI capable with both rail and trucking options available. LOGIC Services can help your company leverage the buying power of a nationwide system to…

LOGIC Services’ state-of-the art technology, CarrierRate 2.0 provides clients with robust data collection to give you a competitive advantage. This sophisticated and easy reporting tool allows our clients to select and monitor major indicators they determine important. CarrierRate 2.0 is a leap forward in both reporting and analytics. LOGIC Services can help your company to take advantage of CarrierRate 2.0….