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3PLs Moving AI into Operational Use

· Source: mhlnews.com

In short

The 2027 Third-Party Logistics Study from CSCMP finds that shipper-3PL relationships remain strong, with 97% of shippers and 98% of 3PLs reporting successful partnerships, though cost-reduction perceptions have declined. Artificial intelligence is now moving into operational planning and execution, but data quality (61%) and legacy system integration (54%) remain the top barriers to scaling. The study also highlights supply chain resilience, freight fraud concerns, and a persistent IT capability gap between shippers and providers.

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Tags: 3PL, supply chain, AI adoption, data quality, resilience, freight fraud

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