Logistics Outsourcing

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

January 28, 2015

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2015 for the specialized purpose of:

E-commerce Logistics Models Criticized as Unsustainable

January 28, 2015

The present business models being employed by e-retailers and their shipping partners are becoming increasingly unsustainable, according to a report from Transport Intelligence, a research and analysis firm focusing on the global logistics industry.

Manufacturing Capacity Is Leaving China. But Where's It Going?

January 26, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

We've heard it before: manufacturing is leaving China and coming back to the West. But the reality isn't that simple.

10 Years After: How Close Are We to True Demand-Driven Supply Chains?

January 22, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

It's been about a decade since companies began talking about the dream of a truly "demand-driven" supply chain. How far have we come? Roddy Martin, managing director of Accenture Supply Chain Strategies, provides a progress report.

Driver Shortage Leads to Thousands of Refused Loads Every Day

January 22, 2015

Logistics Viewpoints

North America is facing a huge shortage of truck drivers, and the problem is expected to get worse.

End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility: Dream or Reality?

January 21, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Sagar Nadgouda, service logistics manager with Nimble Storage Inc., offers his view on how far companies have come in crafting supply chains that are truly transparent and demand-driven.

EU-Canada Free Trade Agreement Expected to Boost Already-Huge Trade Volume Between the Partners

January 16, 2015

BIFA

Trade between the European Union and Canada is already very strong – and growth is expected to continue as a result of an historic new trade agreement now being finalized in Ottawa, according to the British International Freight Association. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is said to be Canada’s most ambitious trade initiative, broader in scope and deeper in ambition than the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Accenture Unveils Ports Center of Excellence in Hong Kong

January 15, 2015

Accenture

Accenture has launched a Ports Center of Excellence in Hong Kong.

Labor Planning: A Critical Component of Today's Supply Chains

January 15, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Evan Danner, president of TZA, explains why it's essential for companies today to employ sophisticated labor-planning and optimization systems on the plant floor and in the warehouse.

Tiger Cool Express Acquires 35 Temp-Controlled Containers

January 14, 2015

Tiger Cool Express LLC

Tiger Cool Express LLC, a provider of temperature-controlled intermodal transportation of produce and other food products, has acquired 35 additional domestic containers.

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.