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Why A 3PL?
Why a 3rd Party Logistics Provider?
Chances are, you're not in the transportation, warehousing and distribution business. It may be something you do, but it's not who you are. It is, however, who we are.

Allowing ODW to provide for your outsourced logistics needs, whether it be shared logistics, transportation and/or contract logistics solutions allows you to focus on what you do best, your core competency. Doing so is why your business has been successful so far and why, with our help, it will continue to be.

And while we understand that it requires a major commitment to make a change from in-house management to outsource to a 3rd party logistics provider, we give you our word that you'll see a difference in your bottom line.

Whether it's an increase in productivity and customer service, or lower administrative, staffing and vendor costs, you'll be able to concentrate on your core business − on what you do for your customers − and do it better.

We want to help you make the most informed choice you can. Learn from the experts on whether or not using a 3PL is the right decision for you. So please take a minute and click on the articles below to uncover the best practices, trends, and what your options are in the world of outsourced logistics.
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Tight Performance Wins
Remaining a preferred supplier in this tight economy means helping the service dominos from toppling.
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Campaign for Your Supply Chain
Grammy award winning singer and songwrtier Cheryl Crow once sang "A Change Will Do You Good." However, when it comes to managing change within the supply chain, many professionals can quickly find themselves caught off guard in a complicated and suddenly shifting landscape.
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Relationships Go Beyond Metrics
Keeping an outsourced relationship on track includes spending time with the people who make things happen.
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Six Paradigms For Determining Whether to Outsource Supply Chain Management Services
While outsourcing of supply chain services is still increasing despite the weakened economy, the decision for a company to outsource to third party logistics providers is not an all or nothing proposition and requires an in-depth evaluation of its entire supply chain process.
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