Full-Service Supply Chain & Logistics Provider

Third Party Logistics company

Get customized logistics solutions with MVP Logistics, a leading third-party logistics company in Minneapolis. Our tech-driven solutions cover everything from transportation management to warehousing, optimizing your supply chain for success. Trust MVP Logistics for simple, customized logistics solutions for individual businesses. 

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TECHNOLOGY CUSTOM BUILT FOR YOUR BUSINESS

At MVP, we know that different companies need different solutions. Thus, we give the best customer experience with help from technology. 

When you use our technology, you can see real-time updates about your cargo. As a result, you always know where it is and when it will arrive.

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CLIENTS' TESTIMONIALS

5/5

MVP Logistics is a great company to work with. Very communicative and handles orders as a “one and done” situation.

I don’t have to worry about an order after tendered to MVP. The team there is knowledgeable of the industry and great to work with.

Very pleased with their service.


McCormick, zatarain's

5/5

We’ve been receiving truckloads managed by MVP from our largest supplier for the past two years. We’re a production facility and these trucks are critical to our daily operation.

MVP has secured clean vehicles with professional drivers. Most importantly, they deliver on time. Their team is always accessible and provides accurate information as needed regarding transit.

I would definitely recommend MVP to others who have daily trucking needs.

I. Rice & Company, Inc.

5/5

MVP Logistics has truly been a great partner of our company. Their communication is impeccable; their service top notch; and they not only give us great rates, but also get the trucks when needed. We’ve always said anyone can give you a rate, but will the truck be there when you need them.

They work with a national footprint which is important to our company since our business is on a national scale. MVP ensures all our mutual goals and expectations are exceeded. Simply put, they give us the best service and care and make us feel like we are their only customer.

interstate food group

FAQs

frequently asked questions

Logistics 3PL providers are a good choice for companies that can’t store and deliver their goods on their own.

They provide cost-effective solutions for your fulfillment processes. Using industry expertise, advanced technologies, and resources, 3PLs can help make managing supply chain operations easier for businesses.

3PL providers are third-party companies who provide shipping and fulfillment services. They act as a middleman between a business and shipping companies. They may also have their own warehouses and transportation equipment.

Third-party logistics allow businesses to outsource their shipping, warehouse management, and ecommerce fulfillment, saving time and resources. 

The logistics process encompasses the planning, implementation, and control of goods and services through the supply chain to meet customer expectations.

It is called third-party logistics because a company is using an outside source to manage their resources from one place to another. This can include several areas of a business’s operations such as production, operations, warehousing, and transportation.

In fact, 90% of Fortune 500 companies take advantage of third-party logistics companies as they are invaluable in helping these enterprises meet their goals.

The 3PL industry offers various levels of service to a business, depending on their needs.

2PL:  Second-Party Logistics (2PL)

A second-party logistics provider is a company that uses its own equipment and staff to offer transportation services.

3PL: Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

A third-party logistics provider doesn’t own equipment, warehousing, or staff. Some do own equipment, warehousing, and use their own staff for their warehouse locations and fulfillment centers.

4PL: Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)

Fourth-party logistics providers build and manage the overall supply chain for their customers. A 4PL has control over the companies a business uses. This includes producers, vendors, transportation companies, warehouses, distribution centers, and retailers.

 A 4PL acts as the brain of a company’s supply chain, but they do not own any of the things that support it. 

5PL: Fifth-Party Logistics

When a company switches from a supply chain to a supply chain network, they use the fifth-party logistics model. They hire third parties to offer creative and strategic logistical solutions and ideas. They have a lot of knowledge and experience with supply chains and technology.

Most companies can benefit from a 3PL company, but here are some examples.

  • Lack resources and need options to grow your business.
  • Need additional help during busy times.
  • New product rollouts.

 

Working with a 3PL can give you costs savings by eliminating the need for warehousing services, reverse logistics, inventory management, staff, equipment, and technology. 

A 3PL allows you to use their carriers and prices. This can help you grow your business, increase your profits, and reduce your shipping costs.

There are a handful of top 3PL companies that you may be familiar with such as UPS Supply Chain Solutions, DHL Supply Chain, C.H. Robinson, and Expeditors. Yet, most people are not aware of the vast number of options that are available to them when it comes to a 3PL provider. Logistics Management provides a list of the top 50 logistics providers according to revenue.

When choosing a logistics provider, it’s important to think about the size and difficulty of the services you need. Do you want to work with one company for all your logistics needs, or would you rather work with multiple providers?  

Using one company to manage your logistics can be beneficial. You can use their relationships, pricing and experience.

Inhouse logistics can use multiple logistics companies to help save money, expand shipping options and give customers a better experience. To benefit from multiple providers, you need to have a team that can coordinate and manage the different relationships to ensure your providers are meeting your needs.

When selecting a logistics service provider, ask questions to make sure they are good fit for your business. 

    • What services do they offer?
    • What level of experience do they have with your industry?
    • Do they have experience with complex and unique needs?
    • How long have they been in business?
    • Do they have references you could speak with?
    • Do they offer tracking for your shipments?
    • What is the technology they use for warehouse management (WMS) and transportation management (TMS)?
    • Can they integrate with your existing systems and technology
    • What kind of reporting is available to you and are the KPI’s customizable to your needs?

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