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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.
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    June 2, 2026
    By SupplyChainBrain

    UPS Invests $50M in North American Logistics for Manufacturers

    Beginning in August, UPS will offer one-, two- and three-day air freight options to and from Mexico, to help manufacturers move high-value, time-sensitive parts.

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    June 1, 2026
    By Nick Bowman, Senior Editor, SupplyChainBrain

    Watch: How 3PLs Can Get Started With Automation

    Will McInnis, director of sales with Robust.ai, talks about how third-party logistics providers can start their automation journey, and make the right choices in an ever-expanding world of choices.

  • A big shift in the freight and logistics market
    May 29, 2026
    By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

    Watch: A Big Shift in the Freight and Logistics Market?

    Eric Heath, managing director with Bluejay Advisors, observes recent improvement in the state of the freight market — but says the story isn’t so simple.

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    May 4, 2026
    By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

    Watch: How 3PLs Are Adjusting to Warehouse Automation

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    How Transportation Leaders Are Turning Sustainability Into Resilience

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    Watch: Private Equity Targets Supply Chain Companies for Investment

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    From Fragmented Tools to Unified Workflows: How to Transform Field Operations

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    By Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

    Watch: Warehousing for Mid-Tier Companies

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    March 9, 2026
    By Sheila Berry, Chief Revenue Officer, UniUni

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    February 2, 2026
    By Brady Thames, EVP Brokerage Operations, TA Services

    Redefining Logistics Outsourcing in 2026

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    February 2, 2026
    By Aaron Alpeter, Founder at Izba Consulting

    Choosing the Right 3PL Is About Partnership, Not Price

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    February 2, 2026
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    December 24, 2025
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    End of De Minimis Strains Delivery Companies, But CBP Says It's Coping

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    By Luke Vaccaro, SCB Contributor

    Packaging Optimization Is Boosting Cold Chain Growth

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    January 29, 2026
    By Raymon Krishnan, SCB Contributor

    The Singapore Supply Chain Blueprint: Lessons From the Amazon-UPS ‘Great De-Coupling’

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    January 23, 2026
    By Peter Lu, SCB Contributor

    Peak Season Is Dead: How 3PLs Must Prepare for Permanent Volatility in 2026

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  • What It Takes to Make Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment Work
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    Retailers selling over the internet can’t hope to compete without a reliable and effective direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for fulfillment. But setting one up is anything but easy. Read more.

  • Surviving in the U.S. Transportation Market
    August 14, 2019

    A seasoned logistics executive returns to the U.S. and finds a market that’s familiar in some ways, and sharply different in others. Read more. 

  • When One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customizing the Customer Experience
    June 26, 2019

    When it comes to fashioning the optimal customer experience, the gap between dream and reality can be vast. Read more. 

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