Logistics Outsourcing

UPS CEO Solves E-Commerce Puzzle With Profit That Wows Investors

February 2, 2022

Bloomberg

United Parcel Service Inc.’s CEO Carol Tome seems to have cracked the e-commerce conundrum.

Leveraging Data for Resilient Transportation Planning

January 16, 2022

Anshu Prasad, SCB Contributor

Data-driven approaches to transportation management save money and time, and increase reliability for shippers.

Smart Fleets, Driver Rights: What’s Coming for Trucking in 2022

January 12, 2022

Avi Geller, SCB Contributor

Creative problem-solving, with help from modern technology, will help stabilize U.S. trucking and move the industry forward.

Urban Delivery Is Getting Tougher for Shippers and Carriers

December 22, 2021

John Luciani, SCB Contributor

Truckers are facing increasing obstacles to deliver shipments in metropolitan areas like New York.

Biden Takes Victory Lap, Saying Holiday-Shipping Crisis Averted

December 22, 2021

Bloomberg

President Biden said that his administration, together with labor unions and companies, succeeded in averting a holiday-season supply-chain crisis.

How to Manage Cross-Border E-Commerce Costs to Booming Latin American Market

December 20, 2021

A.J. Hernandez, SCB Contributor

Latin America's e-commerce market offers great potential for international retailers, but comes with a complex, cross-border learning curve.

Ryder to Acquire E-Commerce and Omnichannel Fulfillment Provider Whiplash

December 14, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Ryder System Inc., a provider of supply chain, dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Whiplash, a national provider of omnichannel fulfillment and logistics services, for approximately $480 million in cash.

The Wheels on the Chassis Go Round and Round … Not

December 13, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

With the current focus on the tens of thousands of containers stuck on ships outside major U.S. ports, it’s easy to forget a maxim of supply chain management: If it’s not on wheels, it’s not moving.

Three Trends That Shook Supply Chains This Year, and Three to Watch Next

December 10, 2021

Dave Menzel, SCB Contributor

Everyone is wondering what 2022 will bring for supply chains. But to understand how next year might unfold, it’s helpful to take a closer look at how earlier events shaped the landscape.

Amazon Packages Pile Up as AWS Outage Spawns Delivery Havoc

December 8, 2021

Bloomberg

An Amazon Web Services outage wreaked havoc on the e-commerce giant’s delivery operation, preventing drivers from getting routes or packages and shutting down communication between Amazon and the thousands of drivers it relies on.

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.