Logistics Outsourcing

Bullish Outlook for Domestic Freight Industry

July 30, 2014

CarrierDirect works with many transportation and logistics companies to develop business strategies. President Joel Clum shares his bullish outlook on the U.S. domestic freight market and on the companies that he thinks are best positioned to take advantage of an improving market.

Getting the Kids Hooked on Supply Chain Management

July 30, 2014

EBN

How do you explain business situations and supply chain management practices in a way that gets kids excited? You make a game of it. Business on the Move has done just that.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

July 30, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

Purolator Launches Integrated Logistics Services Arm

July 29, 2014

Purolator International

Purolator International has launched Purolator Logistics, offering a broad range of services that include warehousing, fulfillment and returns processing for U.S.-based companies doing business with Canada.

LTL Industry Insights from CEO of YRC Worldwide

July 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

James Welch, CEO of YRC Worldwide, one of the largest LTL carriers, discusses his views on technology, pricing and other issues and challenges facing the industry.

3PL Growth Strategies for Any Economy

July 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Logistics, talks about Echo's rapid growth and shares insights on growth strategies that transcend changing economic conditions.

Trailer Net Orders Up 45 Percent for First Half of 2014

July 28, 2014

ACT Research

June net orders of 22,000 trailers were off 1 percent month over month, but up 42 percent year over year. Year-to-date net orders of 156,000 are up 45 percent over the same period last year. This information was included in the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. (ACT).

CEO of XPO Logistics Shares Thoughts on Growth Through Acquisitions

July 28, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

XPO Logistics has grown dramatically, both organically and through acquisitions, including most recently those of Pacer and NLM. CEO Brad Jacobs talks about the integration of these companies and XPO's overall growth strategies.

Third of Shoppers Don't Trust Retailers with Their Personal Information, Study Says

July 28, 2014

FierceRetailIT

Shopper distrust following a series of retail data breaches is high - three in 10 shoppers say they don't trust retailers to protect personal and financial data against cyber criminals.

How Can Traditional Retailers Fight Amazon? With 'Virtual' Inventory

July 28, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Amazon.com is attacking traditional retailers on all fronts. How can they fight back?

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.