Logistics Outsourcing

What's Really Slowing Food Delivery, and How Logistics Tech Can Help

July 2, 2021

Krishna Khandelwal, SCB Contributor

More than 90% of restaurants say they’ll continue using third-party delivery services after the pandemic.

Packages are unloaded from a FedEx Corp. truck in New York City.

How E-Tailers Are Greening the Last Mile

June 30, 2021

Matt Huckeba, SCB Contributor

Demand for last-mile delivery services is booming around the world — expected to jump nearly 80% globally in the next decade. Here are a few ways e-commerce and logistics companies are aiming to reverse their environmental impact.

Quiet 3PF Unveils New Fulfillment Center in Dallas

June 23, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Quiet 3PF, an outsourced fulfillment partner to premium and lifestyle brands, announced the opening of?its?first fulfillment center in Texas.?

Amazon Could Be Forced to Sell Logistics Business Under Bill

June 22, 2021

Bloomberg

A bill with bipartisan support would prevent Amazon from luring sellers to use its logistics services in exchange for preferential treatment on its busy web store.

Traditional Freight Contracts Aren't Working in Today's Market

June 3, 2021

Felipe Capella, SCB Contributor and Amy Li, SCB Contributor

As technology moves in, the logistics industry is shifting from static freight contracts to more dynamic pricing models.

DHL Supply Chain Expands Agreement with Locus Robotics to Accelerate Digitalization Strategy

June 2, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Supply Chain has recently announced a framework agreement expanding its collaboration with Locus Robotics, which offers autonomous mobile robots that assist humans in warehouse fulfillment processes.

Redwood Logistics Acquires Skipjack Supply Chain and Proactive Global Logistics to Form Comprehensive Integrated Parcel Solution

June 2, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Redwood Logistics, a logistics platform company headquartered in Chicago, has announced the company has acquired both Skipjack Supply Chain and Proactive Global Logistics to launch Redwood Parcel.

Three Scenarios for True Collaboration Across the Supply Chain

May 26, 2021

Harry Drake, SCB Contributor

How do you know when a collaborative tool will benefit your supply chain environment?

RJW Logistics Group Expands Retail Logistics Operation to Chicago

May 25, 2021

RJW Logistics Group, a provider of retail logistics solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, announced the expansion of its centralized warehouse operations with a seventh warehouse in the greater Chicagoland area.

Trailer Bridge Launches International Global Logistics Service

May 24, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Trailer Bridge , a North American freight transportation provider, has recently introduced Trailer Bridge International, its new global shipping service.

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.