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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

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

Kansas City- The Heart of America

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Kansas City- The Heart of America
Kansas City is one of many markets that has experienced unprecedented industrial growth in the past few years due to the demand for warehousing. Additionally, KC has been a popular market for locating a warehouse for several reasons including:  Read More

Topics: 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

The Benefits of Shared Warehousing

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The Benefits of Shared Warehousing
Finding warehouse space has never been more difficult than it is currently in many major markets, as vacancy rates have hit record lows throughout the nation. One solution businesses looking for outsourced logistics are increasingly turning towards is public warehouse space, or shared warehousing.  Read More

Topics: Rise of 3PL Services

Indianapolis- The Crossroads of America

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Indianapolis- The Crossroads of America
The Crossroads of America sounds like the perfect place to have logistics capabilities and is just part of the reason why Indianapolis has grown to what it is today. It is now the 16th largest city in the US and the third-largest in the Midwest, behind only Chicago and Columbus.  Read More

Topics: Rise of 3PL Services

The Value of Customer Service

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The Value of Customer Service
Today, supply chain functions cover a wide range of objectives. These are typically centered on the growth of the business and most importantly, customer service. In warehouse storage and distribution, the core of customer service is forming a relationship that customers want to sustain over time. We all expect great customer service, so what are we doing to provide it?  Read More

Topics: Customer Service Lessons, Rise of 3PL Services

What Factors Should I Consider when Choosing a Warehouse Location?

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What Factors Should I Consider when Choosing a Warehouse Location?
With demand for industrial space increasing in the third quarter (57 million SF absorbed nationwide), more businesses than ever are looking for warehouse space. Whether companies are looking to outsource to a 3PL or to plant their own warehouse, determining the right location is the most crucial step. It can be the difference in how efficient and successful a business is. Here are the most important factors to consider in this process:  Read More

Topics: Rise of 3PL Services, Future of Logistics, Supply Chain Strategy

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