Logistics Outsourcing

Weber Logistics Continues Inland Empire Growth with New Distribution Center

March 13, 2020

Third-party logistics provider Weber Logistics has added a 353,361-square-foot distribution center in Jurupa Valley, CA to its warehousing and distribution network.

BlueGrace Logistics Acquires Anthym Logistics

March 9, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

BlueGrace Logistics, a third-party logistics services company, has acquired Anthym Logistics, a freight broker with its primary offices in Tampa and Chicago.

Davies Turner Announces Express China Rail Freight Service for Containers

March 6, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Davies Turner recently announced that its fixed-day, weekly direct rail import service from China to the UK will re-commence in mid-March.

Global Consumer Electronics Company Overhauls Transportation Operations

March 5, 2020

4SIGHT Supply Chain Group

Challenge: A global consumer electronics company asked its transportation department to evaluate — and potentially take over — its outsourced operations. The company’s logistics provider had grown complacent, as outdated agreement terms failed to include performance incentives.

Costume Manufacturer Wins Back Customers With Purolator Fulfillment Solution

March 4, 2020

Purolator Internatonal

Challenge: Habitually late deliveries from a New York-based costume manufacturer caused a number of Canadian retailers to drop the product line. The manufacturer faced withdrawing from the Canadian market altogether.

Weber Logistics Expands its Pool Distribution Network into the Pacific Northwest

February 26, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Third-party logistics provider Weber Logistics has recently established new pool distribution hub operations in Kent and Vancouver, WA to deliver candy, snack and other food products to retail distribution centers throughout the Pacific Northwest.

This Excel Plug-In Can Improve Network Visualization, Decision Making

February 26, 2020

Descartes Acquires Peoplevox

February 25, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Descartes Systems Group, a leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired Peoplevox, a provider of cloud-based ecommerce warehouse management solutions.

ANALYSIS

The Bigger Side of E-Commerce

February 12, 2020

Melissa Runge, SCB Contributor

The need for specialized service in the last-mile delivery of large items has attracted not only small-parcel providers, but also trucking firms and third-party logistics providers.

Analysis

This Five-Pillar ‘Sell Anywhere’ Strategy Will Help Retailers Thrive

February 12, 2020

Jim Tompkins, SCB Contributor

Each sales channel presents a unique opportunity to connect with customers and achieve long-term, profitable growth in a constantly evolving commerce environment.

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.