Logistics Outsourcing

Only 5 Percent of Retail Industry Has Fully Executed an Omnichannel Strategy, Survey Finds

October 16, 2014

Very few companies - a mere five percent - believe they are "advanced" when it comes to omnichannel capabilities, and between 35 percent and 40 percent believe they're lagging, according to the third annual Retail Insight report from SPS Commerce.

Snapshot of U.S. Trucking: More Vehicles, Fewer Loads, Steady Rates

October 16, 2014

DAT

Van, refrigerated, and flatbed capacity on DAT load boards expanded 3.6 percent while available freight slipped 5.0 percent during the week ending Oct. 11, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Yusen Logistics Adds Warehouse in Guangzhou, China

October 15, 2014

Yusen Logistics China

Yusen Logistics China has expanded services in China with the opening of a warehouse in Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in South China.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

October 15, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

Supplier Software Is Spun Off, Changes Name to Xeeva

October 14, 2014

Xeeva Inc.

Supplier Software Inc., a provider of procurement applications, has changed its name to Xeeva Inc.

Kane Is Able Picks Up Two Regional Hubs of Nexus Distribution

October 14, 2014

Kane Is Able Inc.

Kane Is Able Inc., a third-party logistics provider, has acquired the Southeast and Northwest regional hubs of Nexus Distribution Corp., a 3PL headquartered in Bloomingdale, Ill.

Serious About Sustainability? Incorporate SmartWay Into Your RFPs

October 14, 2014

EPA SmartWay

Managing carbon emissions in your supply chain is a constant challenge. You may have control over your own facilities and operations, but it's hard to influence the sustainability practices of third-party carriers and 3PLs. Your request for proposal (RFP) process provides a powerful (and frequently untapped) lever. By including language about registering with EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership, you can use your RFPs to encourage truck, rail, logis-tics, and multimodal carriers to participate in SmartWay and help you quantify your supply chain’s carbon footprint at the same time.

CargoSmart Debuts Three Shipment-Planning Services

October 13, 2014

CargoSmart Limited

CargoSmart Limited, a vendor of software for global shipment management, is offering three new services to improve shipment planning.

UPS Expands 'My Choice' and Access Point Services

October 13, 2014

UPS

UPS is expanding its My Choice service and Access Point Network.

Growing U.S. Population Demands Better Transportation, Delivery Infrastructure

October 13, 2014

City Lab

For all of our activities, the average American requires the movement of 57 tons of cargo per year.

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.