Logistics Outsourcing

Truck Orders Soaring on Growing Freight Demand

June 7, 2018

The market for new heavy-duty trucks is growing at a nearly unprecedented pace this year as fleet owners and big-rig manufacturers race to keep up with accelerating U.S. freight demand.

Boeing's Vertical Leap: Where Will It Squeeze Suppliers Next?

June 7, 2018

Forbes

Aircraft parts manufacturers got a rude welcome back to work Monday with the announcement that Boeing is going into business with France’s Safran to make auxiliary power units. It’s one of the more surprising developments yet in Boeing’s drive to shake up its supply chain, which has featured heavy pressure on suppliers to reduce costs, as well as moves to in-source production of such disparate elements as seats, wings and avionics components.

Container Lines Battle Shippers Over Bunker Surcharges

June 6, 2018

Maritime Executive

Several of the world's largest container shipping companies have imposed emergency bunker surcharges upon their customers in the past two weeks, seeking to claw back revenues lost to rising fuel bills caused by the jump in crude prices in recent months.

How Robotics Technology Is Modernizing Third-Party Logistics

June 6, 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Automation is making an impact in logistics as third-party logistics providers (3PLs) tap into technology for greater efficiency across the organization.

Global Trade Skirmish Puts Factories, Recovery at Risk

June 6, 2018

Reuters

Factory growth in major manufacturing hubs showed signs of cooling last month as companies braced for potential damage from rising global trade tensions while also grappling with accelerating inflation and a strong dollar.

Apparel Retailers, Finally Recovering, Eye Cotton Prices Warily

June 6, 2018

Bloomberg

Apparel retailers are finally winning back shoppers just as a new potential problem arises: more expensive cotton.

Logistics Hiring Surged in May on Growing Freight Demand

June 5, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Logistics and freight transport companies went on a hiring spree in May, adding 18,700 jobs to keep pace with accelerating demand in the U.S. shipping markets.

For Europe, an Unpleasant Question: Confront Trump or Avoid a Costly Trade War

June 5, 2018

The New York Times

For Europe, the first move was easy. Officials swiftly announced plans to strike back with retaliatory measures against President Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum while vowing a legal challenge.

Five Steps to Embrace Intelligent Machines in the New World of Work

June 4, 2018

Industryweek

While the impacts of machine intelligence have been hotly debated, and even provoke anxiety in some, this group of technologies continues to accelerate at a remarkable pace.

Another Antibiotic Crisis: Fragile Supply Leads to Shortages

June 4, 2018

Reuters

Shortages of some life-saving antibiotics are putting growing numbers of patients at risk and fuelling the evolution of “superbugs” that do not respond to modern medicines, according to a new report.

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.