Logistics Outsourcing

Paula's Choice: A New Fulfillment Partner to Manage Growth

October 10, 2014

The popular online purveyor of skin care and beauty products undergoes a natural process of maturing. Rapid sales growth dictates that the Seattle-based merchandiser hire an outsourcing partner to handle order-fulfillment duties in the eastern U.S.

What Defines a Leading Supply Chain?

October 9, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

What's the definition of a high-performing supply chain today? Puneet Saxena, vice president of manufacturing solutions strategy with JDA Software, lays out the five core tenets of excellence.

How to Become Your Carrier's 'Shipper of Choice'

October 9, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Ben Cubitt, senior vice president of engineering and consulting with Transplace.

CEVA Opens New Branch Office in Vietnam

October 8, 2014

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has opened a new branch office in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

October 8, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

Oracle Debuts Analytics Cloud, Cloud Apps 9

October 7, 2014

Oracle Corp.

Oracle Corp. has introduced Oracle Analytics Cloud, a portfolio of applications providing business intelligence and analytics for both traditional and big data.

European Retailers Invest in More Flexible Multi-carrier Delivery Options to Drive Ecommerce Growth

October 3, 2014

Metapack

European retailers are increasingly adopting multi-carrier delivery strategies in response to the growing importance of delivery as the final and most critical mile in the consumer journey, according to a Forrester Research survey conducted for MetaPack Group, which provides ecommerce and multichannel delivery technology to retailers.

Greater Trade Urged Among Countries of Africa, the 'Least Connected' Continent

October 2, 2014

DHL

While progress is slowly being made, insufficient trade agreements exist in order to encourage and drive intra-Africa trade. As a result there tends to be a focus on doing business with regions outside of Africa, such as the United States or China, says Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa.

C.H. Robinson Opens New Office in Germany

October 1, 2014

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson has opened a new road transportation office in Hamburg, Germany.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

October 1, 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.