Logistics Outsourcing

Three Ways to Maximize Third-Party Contractor Performance

October 26, 2021

A skilled servicer can help companies increase satisfaction, organizational bandwidth and brand reputation by ensuring prompt administration in times of peak demand.

CEVA Logistics Strengthens Presence in Central Asia, Opens New Office in Uzbekistan

October 21, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

CEVA Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, announced the opening of a new office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, further extending its responsive logistics services in Central Asia.

The Blending of Human Capital and Robots in a World of Automation

October 18, 2021

Watch: The Blending of Human Capital and Robots in a World of Automation

October 14, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Kevin Massey, senior director of strategic analytics and data science with Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, talks about how humans and robots can work together, each performing the tasks that it does best, to create the most efficient operating model for supply chain and logistics providers.

E-Commerce Company Cuts Order Fulfillment Time by 40%

September 30, 2021

GreyOrange

Challenge: A European fulfillment company was looking to accelerate growth and improve accuracy, flexibility and proficiency in its operations. The company ships millions of packages to more than 250 customers around the world.

Minimize Holiday Capacity Crunch With the Right 3PL

September 26, 2021

Mark Derks, SCB Contributor

COVID-19 and overwhelming consumer demand have made the upcoming holiday season difficult to predict and unlike anything the industry has experienced previously.

How to Survive the U.S. Warehouse Squeeze

September 24, 2021

Samuel Parker, SCB Contributor

The U.S. supply chain is squeezed, with industry reports stating that the country needs to add at least 330 million square feet of warehouse space dedicated to e-commerce by 2025 in order to keep up with the current rate of demand.

FedEx Partners With Self-Driving Car Startup Aurora in Texas

September 22, 2021

Bloomberg

Aurora Innovation Inc. will help move cargo for FedEx Corp. in a pilot project in Texas that uses the startup’s technology in a self-driving Paccar Inc. truck.

Shippers Are Investing in Tech, Nearshoring to Bounce Back From Covid

September 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

Circle Logistics Launches Drayage Division to Alleviate Inland Port Pressures

September 16, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Circle Logistics (Circle), a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, officially announced that it has launched a drayage division to provide support at the Port of Detroit, the largest seaport in the state of Michigan.

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.