Logistics Outsourcing

A New Book on End-to-End Supply Chain Risk Management

December 1, 2014

Gregory L. Schlegel, Adjunct Professor, Lehigh University

Hanson Logistics Begins Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

November 26, 2014

Hanson Logistics

Hanson Logistics has begun construction of additional deep-frozen storage capacity at its Chicago Consolidation Center.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

November 26, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

National Average for Van Rates Continues to Stay Above $2 Per Mile

November 25, 2014

DAT Solutions

Available loads and capacity were both up during the week ending Nov. 15, according to DAT Solutions. The number of spot market loads posted on the DAT network of load boards increased 2.7 percent compared to the previous week while the number of van, refrigerated and flatbed trucks rose 4.5 percent.

How the Internet of Things Will Impact Supply Chain

November 25, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The Internet of Things was born in the world of manufacturing and complex devices. Xavier Mesrobian, vice president of sales and marketing with Skkynet Cloud Systems Inc., shows how the concept is beginning to impact supply-chain management.

VMI Transforms the Healthcare System in Zimbabwe

November 25, 2014

Abdourahmane Diallo and Walter Proper, John Snow, Inc.

TNT Offers New Air Routes to Germany, Builds Depot in Netherlands

November 24, 2014

TNT

TNT is constructing a new international depot in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Supply Chain Meets the Internet of Things

November 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Scott Nelson, chief technology officer with LogicPD, discusses how application of the Internet of Things to supply-chain management can influence key make-versus-buy decisions.

Chemical Distributors Tout Improvement in Safety Record

November 24, 2014

NACD

Members of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) drove more than 140 million miles last year, delivering 50 tons of products every minute, yet reducing Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordable cases to 549, from 594 the previous year.

The M&A Market for Logistics Companies in 2015

November 24, 2014

John Q. Anderson, Advisory Director, Greenbriar Equity Group LLC

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.