Logistics Outsourcing

UPS’s E-Commerce Bonanza Amps Up Dependence on Amazon

February 4, 2021

UPS used a pandemic-fueled boom in online shopping to post record sales last year. The surge also increased the courier’s dependence on its biggest customer: Amazon.com.

Five Shipping Challenges That Put Vaccine Delivery at Risk

February 3, 2021

Brad Rollo, SCB Contributor

The pandemic has exposed a flaw in the delivery industry that existed long before the hampered vaccine rollout: an inability to scale fleets quickly and affordably during demand surges.

Transportation Insight Acquires Transaver Global Services Inc.

February 1, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Transportation Insight, a North American provider of enterprise logistics solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Transaver Global Services Inc.

Shaping Up Last Mile Delivery to Surpass Customer Expectations: NordicTrack Solution Showcase

February 1, 2021

Ryder

NordicTrack partnered with Ryder Last Mile to shape up in-home delivery of its exercise equipment and increase customer satisfaction.

ANALYSIS

Calls for Visibility and Better Plan B’s: Four Effects of COVID-19

February 1, 2021

Charlie Midkiff, SCB Contributor

Global volatility driven by COVID-19, trade conflict and other forces is increasing calls for smarter supply-chain management and improved visibility.

Werner Enterprises Announces Sale of Werner Global Logistics to Scan Global Logistics Group

January 28, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Werner Enterprises, a national transportation and logistics company, announced the sale of its Werner Global Logistics freight forwarding services for international ocean and air shipments to Scan Global Logistics Group.

C.H. Robinson Launches Consumer Brand as Robinson Fresh

January 19, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Robinson Fresh, a division of global logistics company C.H. Robinson, is now offering fresh produce under its own name for the first time in the company’s 115-year history of providing and transporting fresh produce.

C.H. Robinson and SAS Join Forces on Business Planning Solution for Retail and CPG Companies

January 12, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

C.H. Robinson, a global logistics company, and SAS, a data analytics company, recently announced a partnership to create an end-to-end supply chain solution that integrates inventory and demand signal data with real-time transportation data.

USPack Expands Pharmaceutical & Critical Parts Distribution Capabilities with Acquisition of Capital Delivery Systems

January 8, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

USPack, a national provider of high-speed final-mile logistics and a NewSpring Holdings platform company, recently announced the acquisition of Capital Delivery Systems, expanding its final-mile delivery capabilities and national footprint.

Seven Shifts in Retail Logistics to Expect This Year

January 4, 2021

Khaled Naim, SCB Contributor

It’s time for retailers emerging from a shaky peak season to reflect and plan for what’s ahead.

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.