Logistics Outsourcing

To Gain Competitive Advantage, 3PLs Tackle the Challenge of IT

July 1, 2005

Logistics service providers are split on the question of whether to buy software off the shelf, or build it internally. To be competitive, they should decide quickly-and dump their outmoded equipment.

Transplace Revs Up Inbound Logistics Performance for AutoZone

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Servigistics Helps Avaya Achieve Bell-Ringing Performance

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

OH Logistics Scores a Bulls Eye for Remington Arms' Distribution

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

With Deconsolidation, You Can Ship When the Latest Demand Trends Are Clear

July 1, 2005

Thomas Hickey

Finding Value In Mature Outsourcing Relationships

June 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Once the "low-hanging fruit" is gone, how do third-party providers and their customers find new ways to create value and strengthen their partnership? There are many ways, but only one rule: It takes two.

Top 25 Third-Party Logistics Providers: Bigger and Broader

May 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster and Richard Armstrong

The world's largest logistics service providers expand their offerings and continue to enlarge their businesses through acquisitions, geographic expansion, and organic growth, as well as good old-fashioned price increases.

Thinking Strategically About Outsourcing: 3PLs Can Do MuchMore Than Cut Costs

March 1, 2005

Logistics outsourcing started as a way to reduce overhead. But a new breed of relationships promises to help companies improve service and increase sales as well.

Vertical Solutions for Straight Up Supply Chain Performance

October 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster

Application vendors and logistics providers are finally getting the message: Manufacturers and retailers want vertical solutions that focus tightly on their industry challenges.

Shippers Seek New Strategies for Managing Transportation Procurement

October 1, 2004

With capacity tightening, the pendulum has swung in carriers' direction. But there are still ways in which shippers can cut costs and assert control over transportation.

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.