Logistics Outsourcing

A FLEET OF LONG HAULER SEMI TRUCKS ARE DRIVING ON AN EMPTY HIGHWAY IN A LINE.

C.H. Robinson Introduces AI Technology to Automate Email Interactions

May 7, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Generative artificial intelligence now reads and replies to 2,000 emailed quote requests a day.

Watch: What's Going on With Mid-Market 3PLs?

April 16, 2024

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Matt Perrigo, director of business development at ODW Logistics, discusses the latest developments in the mid-market third-party logistics world.

Watch: How 3PLs Are Scaling Through Margin Management

April 11, 2024

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Margin management is key to all businesses, but it's especially critical in the world of third-party logistics providers, says Nate Endicott, senior vice president of growth with Enveyo.

THREE LARGE CONTAINER SHIPS CAN BE SEEN TRAVELING ON A BODY OF WATER NEAR A SMALL HARBOR.

THINK TANK

Finding Calm in the Chaos: How 3PLs Can Navigate Today’s Unruly Supply Chain

April 3, 2024

Rachel Trindade, SCB Contributor

Brands, carriers, and third-party logistics providers are rapidly adapting their operations to address a chaotic shipping landscape and skyrocketing customer demands.

Eli Lilly to Partner With Amazon Pharmacy in Latest Shift for Pharma Supply Chain

March 14, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The pharmaceutical company will use Amazon Pharmacy to deliver a select range of medications.

J.B. Hunt Buys Walmart’s Intermodal Assets

February 22, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The two companies, which have been working together for decades, also signed a long-term intermodal agreement.

REGULATION & COMPLIANCE

The Missed Opportunity of Duty Recovery in Canada

February 5, 2024

Ted Rowe, Director of Business Development & International Solutions, Descartes

In light of the shifting CBSA regulatory landscape, businesses in 2024 should be focused on optimizing their Customs operations to protect profit margins.

LOGISTICS OUTSOURCING

A Time to Reset: Escaping the Outsourcing Paradox

February 5, 2024

Kate Vitasek, Faculty, Center for Executive Education, University of Tennessee

Business leaders from both shippers and 3PLs must move beyond the conventional “what’s in it for me?” mindset, and make the shift to “what’s in it for we?”

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

Don’t Let Your Transportation Data Go to Waste

February 5, 2024

Mark McEntire, CEO, Princeton TMX

While a TMS can provide access to operational and market data, effectively utilizing that information to optimize supply chain operations goes beyond simply implementing the right technology.

LTL/TL SERVICES

What Can Shippers Do When Their LTL/TL Carriers Go Out of Business?

February 5, 2024

Ryan Polakoff, President, Nexterus

Shippers should have contingency plans in place, maintain flexibility in their logistics strategies, and regularly assess their carrier partners' financial stability and performance.

Logistics Outsourcing

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics outsourcing and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before using third party logistics providers (3PLs). New technologies that provide information during shipments are transforming the way companies work with these providers - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As 3PL services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics outsourcing solutions to power their supply chains.