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EP 554: Simplifying the 3PL RFP Process with Slotted

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Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast! Today, Kevin catches up with Joe McIntyre, the general manager at Slotted, a newly launched platform designed to revolutionize how 3PL RFPs are managed. Slotted’s mission is to address long-standing pain points in the 3PL RFP process for brands and fulfillment providers by introducing a self-guided, neutral marketplace. With years of experience in logistics and consulting, Joe shares insights on the challenges brands and providers face, the transformative capabilities of Slotted, and how it aims to create a more efficient and equitable system.

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1. EP 554: Simplifying the 3PL RFP Process with Slotted (00:00:00)

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3. (Cont.) EP 554: Simplifying the 3PL RFP Process with Slotted (00:22:28)

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Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast! Today, Kevin catches up with Joe McIntyre, the general manager at Slotted, a newly launched platform designed to revolutionize how 3PL RFPs are managed. Slotted’s mission is to address long-standing pain points in the 3PL RFP process for brands and fulfillment providers by introducing a self-guided, neutral marketplace. With years of experience in logistics and consulting, Joe shares insights on the challenges brands and providers face, the transformative capabilities of Slotted, and how it aims to create a more efficient and equitable system.

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Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson
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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Chapters

1. EP 554: Simplifying the 3PL RFP Process with Slotted (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson (00:21:49)

3. (Cont.) EP 554: Simplifying the 3PL RFP Process with Slotted (00:22:28)

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