Logistics Outsourcing

Walmart Is Testing a Fulfillment Service for Vendors to Match Amazon

September 13, 2019

Looking to generate more profit from its online unit, Walmart wants to start storing and shipping products for third-party vendors for the first time — just as rival Amazon.com has done for years.

Trump Plans Crackdown on Fentanyl Shipments From China, Others

September 11, 2019

Bloomberg

A draft executive order would target foreign shippers routing deliveries through the U.S. Postal Service — not the two-largest U.S. couriers United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.

At Hub Group, It’s Still a Family Business

September 9, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Phillip D. Yeager never gave serious thought to walking away from the family business. He’s part of the third generation to work at Hub Group, Inc., the Chicago area-based transportation management company with current revenues of nearly $4bn.

China Probes Illegal Knives in FedEx Package to Hong Kong

September 4, 2019

Bloomberg

China is investigating FedEx Corp. on suspicion of illegally handling a package to Hong Kong containing knives that are controlled by law.

Four Ways Mobile Forms Benefit Small Businesses

September 4, 2019

SkyRocket Group

CEVA Logistics Expands its Presence in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

September 3, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

CEVA Logistics has officially opened its new facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, doubling the size of its local operation.

Shared Assessments Announces Assessment and Monitoring Module of Third Party Risk Management Framework

August 27, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The Shared Assessments Program, a member-driven leader in third party risk assurance, announced a new addition to its Third Party Risk Management framework covering the subjects of periodic assessments and continuous monitoring.

Uncertainty Looms Over Transpacific Shipping This Peak Season

August 20, 2019

Ali Ashraf, SCB Contributor

Here are five strategies that transpacific ocean shippers can use to prepare for the uncertainties of this year’s peak shipping season.

DHL Expands Connecticut Service Center Operations

August 19, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Express, a leading international express service provider, recently invested $4 million to expand its service center operation in Hartford, Connecticut, to accommodate further anticipated international trade growth as a result of the boom in e-commerce and other industries.

AIT Worldwide Logistics opens newest location in Mexico City

August 19, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

AIT Worldwide Logistics’ ongoing global expansion is continuing with the opening of a new location at Mexico City International Airport.

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.