Logistics Outsourcing

Kane Is Able Expands Operations in Detroit

February 25, 2014

Kane Is Able, the third-party logistics provider, is opening a distribution center in Michigan.

Grand Junction Adds Task-Management to Local Delivery Software

February 24, 2014

Grand Junction Inc. has added capability for collaborative task management to its cloud-based software platform in support of local delivery service.

UPS Acquires U.K.-based Healthcare Logistics Provider

February 24, 2014

UPS

UPS has acquired Polar Speed, a provider of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical supply-chain services in the United Kingdom.

GS1 US Creates Data Hub for Access to Industry Standards

February 24, 2014

GS1 US

GS1 US has developed the GS1 US Data Hub. The new tool allows retailers, e-tailers, data pools, application developers and other providers to access detailed information associated with GS1 company prefixes.

Donating Logistics Services Amid a Logistical Nightmare

February 21, 2014

Challenge: In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan killed over 6,200 Filipinos and left nearly 2,000,000 homeless. The need for humanitarian aid was instant, urgent and widespread. The chaos was compounded by the near-annihilation of most nearby ports, making it difficult for ships to dock and distribute life-saving supplies.

Value of End-to-End Transportation Planning

February 21, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

When it comes to world-class transportation and logistics management, companies must strive to deliver on two critical mandates: containing costs and sustaining service.

Doll Importer Needed Reliable Drayage Capacity for Highly Seasonal Business

February 20, 2014

Challenge: A manufacturer/importer of brand-name dolls and other entertainment products needed help managing its highly seasonal business. Specifically, in the intense shipping period prior to the holidays, the company needed the drayage capacity to pick up a large and steady influx of containers at LA and Long Beach ports and transport them to the company's Inland Empire warehouse.

Apparel Marketer Relies on Weber Logistics for Retail-compliant Fulfillment

February 20, 2014

Challenge: A large importer/marketer of brand-name socks and other clothing needed a full service 3PL on the West Coast that could pick up product at the port, store and manage its 3,000-SKU inventory, pick and pack orders for large retailers, then ship in precise compliance with the retailers' routing guides. They turned to Weber Logistics based on our expertise in vendor compliance.

Optimized Planning For A World Leader In Aluminum Production

February 20, 2014

Challenge: Quintiq needed to optimize company planning for one of the world's largest aluminum production companies. The solution needed to manage the synchronization of resources, and increase throughput to support over 1.3 million tons of annual production, producing $8 billion in annual revenue.

Dispatching Optimized For Globally Leading Postal Company

February 20, 2014

Challenge: Europe's leading postal service was seeking a solution to improve its complex dispatch processes by better organizing pick-up and delivery of nearly 1.8 billion annual shipments, while maintaining consistent customer service.

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.