Logistics Outsourcing

The Air-Cargo Freighter as Endangered Species

March 31, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's getting harder and harder to keep air-cargo freighters profitably aloft.

A Forecast for the Cloud in Supply Chain and Logistics

March 31, 2014

Tom Boike, VP Supplier Management, UPS

Transportation Today: A Snapshot

March 31, 2014

Matt Harding, Principal, Chainalytics LLC

Yusen Logistics Completes Fourth Expansion at Port of Duisburg

March 28, 2014

Duisport

Yusen Logistics has completed the fourth expansion of its facility at the Port of Duisburg, Germany.

Risk of Financial Distress in Container Shipping Industry Rises for Third Straight Year, Study Finds

March 28, 2014

AlixPartners

Beset by continued sluggish demand, a growing mountain of debt and a radically changing marketplace, listed companies in the global container shipping industry as a whole face a greater risk of financial distress, including possible bankruptcy, than at any time since 2010, and that risk has grown in each of those past three years. That's according to a new study from AlixPartners, the global business-advisory firm.

When Will Same-Day Delivery Take Off?

March 28, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Same-day service: It's the ultimate goal of e-commerce retailers - and the ultimate desire of consumers. But is it really feasible?

Cutting-Edge Ideas for Optimizing the Supply Chain

March 27, 2014

Wayne Zorn, VP of Customer Solutions, Solvoyo

Four Transportation Trends That Are Transforming Retail

March 27, 2014

Matthew Menner, SVP Strategic Account Management, Transplace

How New Retailing Trends Are Transforming the Warehouse

March 27, 2014

Blaine Kelley, SVP Global Supply Chain Practice, CBRE, Inc.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

March 26, 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.