Logistics Outsourcing

FourKites Introduces Multimodal Purchase Order Lifecycle Visibility

September 11, 2020

FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, introduced multimodal purchase order tracking for all freight in the FourKites system.

CEVA Logistics Opens Offices in Ecuador and Uruguay

September 11, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

As part of its strategic expansion across the Latin American markets, CEVA Logistics has officially opened its own offices in Ecuador and Uruguay.

A. Duie Pyle Opens Hagerstown Integrated Logistics Center

September 9, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

A. Duie Pyle, a provider of asset and non-asset based transportation and supply chain solutions in the Northeast, recently announced the opening of its highly anticipated integrated logistics center near Hagerstown, Maryland and its plans to increase the warehouse capacity with the addition of a 100,000-square-foot facility – totaling over 300,000 square feet in warehouse space on the campus.

DHL Invests in Distribution Center, Automation and Looks to Fill 900 Jobs

September 9, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

DHL eCommerce Solutions, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, plans to invest approximately $30 million in 2020 to expand its operation in the United States.

Surviving and Thriving Amid Record Disruption

August 27, 2020

BluJay Solutions

Challenge: A customer operating on BluJay’s transportation management system experienced volume increases peaking weekly at 50% year-over-year, driven by COVID-19 and shifts in consumer demand. This created an immediate need to scale carrier procurement efforts to support increased load volumes, while keeping costs in line and meeting customer service expectations.

How COVID-19 Is Changing Peak-Season Shipping Expectations

August 25, 2020

Sri Laxmana & Matt Castle, SCB Contributors

In the world of logistics, getting ready for peak shipping season usually means following historical demand patterns. But this year, uncertainty caused by COVID-19 is changing everything.

FedEx, UPS Ride Hottest Run in Years Toward Record Holiday Rush

August 21, 2020

Bloomberg

Riding high from record package deliveries amid the coronavirus pandemic, UPS and FedEx are moving on to their next challenge: proving they can boost profit in the approaching holiday onslaught.

Amazon Makes It Harder for Sellers to Avoid Shipping Service

August 19, 2020

Bloomberg

Amazon.com plans to make it harder for merchants to ship products themselves, meaning they’ll be more likely to pay the company to handle the task.

How Logistics Providers Should Invest in Technology

August 18, 2020

Michael Senftleber, SCB Contributor

The logistics industry, with its long history of manual processes, still has a lot of catching up to do.

Be a Supply Chain Game Changer: Resolve Delivery Issues 10x Faster

Be a Supply Chain Game Changer: Resolve Delivery Issues 10-Times Faster

August 12, 2020

Elementum

Here's how companies like Ferrero, ABInBev and Ken's Food have found ways to resolve delivery issues and mitigate on-time penalty fees.

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.