Logistics Outsourcing

What's Working, and Not Working, in Supply Chain Management

January 21, 2014

Chasing cheap labor and managing in silos are just two of the mistakes that Jeffrey Karrenbauer, president of Insight Inc., says companies continue to make. Karrenbauer shares his opinions about these and other practices that are, and are not, working in supply chain management.

Expect to See More Couriers Specializing in Omni-Channel Logistics

January 21, 2014

Forbes

Among other things, the logistics world will continue to see the rise of omni-channel courier companies in 2014.

North American Freight Index Sees Atypical Year-End Rise

January 21, 2014

DAT

Spot market freight availability rose 10 percent in December 2013 compared to November, according to the DAT North American Freight Index, capping two quarters of unusually strong seasonal volume. Typically, freight levels peak in the second quarter of the year, fall in Q3, and remain low through year end. This year, a high plateau remained through most of the second half of 2013, according to the company.

2014 Supply Chain Focuses Include Resiliency and Reliability

January 20, 2014

FleetOwner

Both global and domestic supply chain networks will need to become more resilient and reliable in order to better manage more volatile demand as well as pressures on margins, according to recent analysis by two consulting firms.

Changing the 'Dominant Design' of Distribution

January 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Chris Caplice, executive director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, discusses his research on identifying dominant designs in logistics and how these designs, in which companies are heavily invested, may be disrupted by emerging trends.

Vietnam Logistics Growth Through Inland, Coastal Investment

January 16, 2014

World Bank

Two reports released by the World Bank provide new insights on Vietnam's freight logistics sector, including inland and coastal waterways, highlighting that it can be a new driver of growth for the country.

Promises and Challenges of Omni-Channel Retailing

January 16, 2014

Annibal Camara Sodero, Asst. Professor - Dept. of SCM, University of Arkansas

Major Trends Impacting Supply Chains for the Next 3 to 5 Years

January 16, 2014

Yogesh Malik, Principal, McKinsey and Co.

Schneider National Debuts Its Own Chassis Fleet

January 15, 2014

Schneider National Inc.

Schneider National Inc. has invested in a company-owned and managed chassis fleet.

Improving Manufacturing Through Reliability Technology

January 15, 2014

Morgan Malone, Ernst & Young and Simon Buesnel, Ernst & Young

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.