Logistics Outsourcing

Bringing Robotic Process Automation Management to 3PLs

June 8, 2022

Robotic process automation management (RPAM) can play an especially valuable role in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry.

Supply Chain Relief Sparks Feud Over Degree of Softer U.S. Economy

June 2, 2022

Bloomberg

For every sign that a cooling economy will give supply chains room to rebalance, there’s a reason for skepticism.

A New Class of Dynamic Freight Brokers Is Coming

May 29, 2022

JP Wiggins, SCB Contributor

The dire state of global supply chains over the past two years has shown the world just how scary logistical challenges can become.

The Power of Data in Negotiating Shipping Contracts

May 26, 2022

Josh Dunham, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Four Benefits of a Digital Freight Marketplace

May 8, 2022

Corey Riggins, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The precarious state of the global supply chain has sent shipping rates soaring, and carrier capacity remains a precious commodity.

Freight Industry Downshifts From Hectic Pace for Shipping

May 4, 2022

Bloomberg

A gauge of logistics stress in the U.S. economy eased in April as freight transportation cooled, a sign that the broader economy is downshifting to a speed that remains expansionary.

How Predictive Analytics Is Preventing Service Failures for 3PLs

April 18, 2022

Todd Bucher, SCB Contributor

The amount of real-time data from multiple sources needed to optimize operations and move product quickly requires advanced, artificial intelligence–enabled technology. Enter predictive analytics.

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Watch: Innovation in Supply Chain Services: An Outlook

April 5, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Robert Sutton, executive vice president of innovation with BNSF Logistics, discusses how supply chain service providers have pivoted to meet the needs of customers during the pandemic.

How One 3PL Is Taking On Higher Fuel Costs

March 30, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

At more than $5 per gallon, diesel fuel has surpassed even the historic peak of $4.70 in July 2008.

Where Are the Tech Companies in Biden's Supply Chain Initiative?

March 21, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

The Biden administration’s launch last week of its Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative has left a number of supply chain data experts scratching their heads.

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.