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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

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Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company. It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider.

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Business process management (BPM) examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Benefits: Automated claim processing Reduced processing times Enhanced visibility Compliance and risk management By automating routine tasks and implementing predefined rules, BPM enables timely compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. This accelerates time-to-market and reduces development costs.