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Strategic 3PL Warehousing in Anderson, South Carolina

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Strategic 3PL Warehousing in Anderson, South Carolina
Spartan Logistics proudly operates a 160,000 square foot food-grade distribution center in Starr, South Carolina, just outside of Anderson. This facility is designed to serve the growing demand for reliable warehousing and third-party logistics (3PL) services in the Southeast.  Read More

Topics: Common 3pl Questions, Rise of 3PL Services, Supply Chain Strategy, Logistics News, Logistic Leaders

Celebrating National Supply Chain Day with Spartan Logistics

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Celebrating National Supply Chain Day with Spartan Logistics
Every year on April 29th, the logistics industry recognizes National Supply Chain Day, a time to celebrate the people, processes, and technology that keep goods moving efficiently across the country. At Spartan Logistics, we understand the crucial role of supply chains in supporting businesses, communities, and the economy.  Read More

Topics: Common 3pl Questions, Rise of 3PL Services, Supply Chain Strategy, Logistics News, Logistic Leaders

Asset-Based 3PL vs. non-asset 3PL: Which is Right for Your Business?

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Asset-Based 3PL vs. non-asset 3PL: Which is Right for Your Business?
Businesses often face critical decisions when selecting a third-party logistics partner: should they work with an asset-based 3PL or a non-asset 3PL? Understanding the differences between these two models can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your supply chain needs.  Read More

Topics: Common 3pl Questions, Rise of 3PL Services, Supply Chain Strategy, Logistics News, Logistic Leaders

Insights on the South Carolina Logistics Industry

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Insights on the South Carolina Logistics Industry
Spartan Logistics was proud to be honored in the 2024 SC Biz News Logistics Industry Power List. Below is the transcript of our responses to some of the most pressing questions facing the South Carolina logistics industry.  Read More

Topics: Common 3pl Questions, Rise of 3PL Services, Supply Chain Strategy

Methods for Entering a New Warehouse Market

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Methods for Entering a New Warehouse Market
The third-party logistics and warehousing industry has been in a period of significant growth, and based on the latest forecasts, this growth does not appear to be slowing down. Among the many reasons for this is that manufacturers are looking to add new locations to be closer to their customers while also saving on freight costs.  Read More

Topics: Common 3pl Questions, Rise of 3PL Services, Supply Chain Strategy

What Your 3PL is Looking for in a Customer

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What Your 3PL is Looking for in a Customer
Discussions surrounding what customers should expect from their logistics provider are common and necessary in the supply chain industry. However, this topic explores the reverse: what should 3PLs be looking for in an ideal customer? This answer can vary depending on the provider's niche within the market, and whether a 3PL focuses on public warehousing, dedicated warehousing, retail fulfillment, etc. But while everyone has a different ideal customer profile, there are a few traits that are universal when it comes to a good customer relationship.  Read More

Topics: Common 3pl Questions, Rise of 3PL Services, Supply Chain Strategy

Contract Warehousing vs. Public Warehousing

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Contract Warehousing vs. Public Warehousing
In third-party logistics "public warehousing" and "contract warehousing" are common terms. Do you know the difference between them?  Read More

Topics: Lessons, Common 3pl Questions, Supply Chain Strategy

Higher Levels of Investment Incoming for Industrial and Logistics

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Higher Levels of Investment Incoming for Industrial and Logistics
After a few great years for the already-booming industrial real estate sector, forecasts show that there may be even more business incoming. According to multiple market outlooks for 2023, industrial activity is expected to increase, with the demand being led by 3PLs (third-party logistics). With high demand being combined with a continued low vacancy rate (4 percent nationwide) it is easy to see why rental rates for industrial properties continue to rise.  Read More

Topics: Common 3pl Questions, Rise of 3PL Services, Supply Chain Strategy

Defining an asset-based 3PL

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Defining an asset-based 3PL
Third-party logistics companies (3PL) are often discussed as all doing the same service using similar methods. Many think that when there are changes in the real estate market, labor costs, or equipment pricing, it has the same effect on the entire industry. However, two different 3PLs can often perform the same service, but be structured very differently and have contrasting strengths and weaknesses.  Read More

Topics: Common 3pl Questions, Rise of 3PL Services, Supply Chain Strategy

Before you Commit to a 3PL Provider, Ask These 5 Questions

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Before you Commit to a 3PL Provider, Ask These 5 Questions
Manufacturers and retailers used to value 3PLs for their physical assets.The very idea of outsourcing transportation and logistics functions evolved as all the elements of the supply chain became part of a single management perspective. Thirty years ago, pricing was king, contracts were short, and performance was measured in three-year bids. That has all changed. It seems like only yesterday when "3PL" was just a new acronym thrown about at industry conferences and logistics trade magazines to describe a different kind of transportation and warehousing company. Today, Spartan Logistics is appreciated more for our cerebral approach and adaptability to define your strategic direction and execute it. Let’s say you are the owner of, or you are responsible for, a company that sells or distributes footwear to a segment of the population. Before commiting, ask these five questions of a 3PL provider:  Read More

Topics: Common 3pl Questions

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