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The Power of a Hybrid Approach: 5 Reasons to Combine Your In-House Team + 3PL

June 19, 2025
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If you’ve ever hesitated to work with a 3PL for fear of losing visibility or control, you’re not alone. In this insightful session, Ryan Hanson—Chief Supply Chain Officer at Staples and former logistics executive at Target and Ecolab—broke down exactly why a hybrid logistics model can be a game-changer.

Joined by Supply Chain Now’s Scott Luton and RateLinx CEO Shannon Vaillancourt, Ryan shared real-world strategies for combining in-house leadership with 3PL execution to maximize ROI, enhance flexibility, and drive innovation.

Watch now to learn how a hybrid approach helps you:

  • Maintain strategic control while boosting execution
  • Optimize costs and increase value
  • Improve agility without sacrificing internal strengths
  • Leverage your 3PL’s tools, tech, and relationships
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