Logistics Outsourcing

Today's POS Data Creates Value Across the Enterprise

December 15, 2014

Tina Lalor, Senior Business Consultant, John Galt Solutions

The Driver Shortage: Are We Headed Over a Cliff?

December 12, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The nationwide driver shortage just won't go away. And shippers are paying the price.

FPS Welcomes Member in Myanmar; Offers Mobile App

December 12, 2014

Famous Pacific Shipping Group

FPS Logistics Thailand (FPST), the Thai member of the Famous Pacific Shipping Group of global forwarders and consolidators, has joined with its wholly owned subsidiary Leo Global Logistics Ltd. to launch a new logistics operation in neighboring Myanmar.

CMA CGM Acquires OPDR; Enhances ASEA Service

December 12, 2014

CMA CGM

The liner shipping company CMA CGM Group has acquired Germany-based OPDR.

Echo Global Logistics Joins CargoNet to Reduce Theft Risk

December 12, 2014

Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics has joined CargoNet to reduce its risk of cargo theft and provide an additional level of security for clients.

Segmentation Strategies for the Supply Chain

December 12, 2014

Wade McDaniel, VP Solutions Development, Avnet Velocity

Crowley Inks Joint Venture with Ghana’s IbisTek

December 11, 2014

Crowley Maritime Corp.

Crowley Maritime Corp. has formed a joint venture with IbisTek, LLC, based in the West African nation of Ghana.

Customers Unforgiving When Deliveries Late, Incorrect, Especially During Holidays, Study Says

December 11, 2014

Voxware

Late or inaccurate deliveries greatly impact consumers' future decisions to shop with a retailer online, by phone or in the store, according to a Voxware study of 500 consumers.

Descartes Acquires Airclic Inc.

December 10, 2014

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes Systems Group Inc. has acquired Airclic Inc., a U.S.-based provider of mobile technology to streamline and automate the delivery of goods.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

December 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

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.