Logistics Outsourcing

U.S. Distributor Puts Plan for Major Sales Growth on the Boil

February 1, 2004

Macna, the American seller of high-end industrial boilers from France, eyes the lucrative residential market - with the help of a logistics and warehousing partner.

Global Trade Drives Third-Party Logistics Providers' Expansion

February 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

U.S.-based 3PLs are stepping up their international supply-chain capabilities to keep their customers competitive in the new global economy.

With Help From Its Logistics Partner, Carrefour Scores With Its Brazilian DC

December 1, 2003

The hypermarket pioneer, in a supply-chain overhaul, centralizes purchasing and outsources distribution-center management.

TaylorMade Drives Supply-Chain Efficiency With 24-Hour Club

October 1, 2002

Customization is the centerpiece of a strategy that wakes up the big golf supplier and propels it ahead of the competition in terms of agility and innovation.

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - CNH Global: Schneider Wins Logistics Contract In U.S., Now Looks to Europe

July 1, 2002

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - DaimlerChrysler: Extreme Logistics? Putting an "X" in Third-Party Services

July 1, 2002

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - Kodak Brasileira: Hiring of Third-Party Proves Key to Handling Volume Surges

July 1, 2002

Snapple Found Handling Logistics In-house Left A Sour Taste

April 1, 2002

Kurt C. Hoffman

With industry giants invading the product niche that it created, the beverage maker turned to logistics outsourcing as a means to achieve a higher level of customer service, cost control and data integrity. Its attention now is focused on innovation and flavors.

Levi Strauss Revamps Value-Channel Supply Chain to Keep Pace With Outlet Shoppers

August 1, 2001

Kurt C. Hoffman

As off-price stores moved upscale in recent years with the creation of attractive, shopper-friendly outlet malls, the demands of consumers and value retailers changed. Low prices were still expected, but shoppers also wanted a better selection of style and colors. To meet this need, Levi Strauss revamped its value-channel logistics.

Hershey Kisses Its Supply-chain Inefficiency Good-bye

April 1, 2001

Kurt C. Hoffman

Rapid growth, acquisition of a company with different distribution characteristics and a troubled ERP implementation created supply-chain problems for Hershey Foods in the late 1990s. A new strategy that focused on fulfillment speed and agility helped turn things around.

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.