Logistics Outsourcing

How New Retailing Trends Are Transforming the Warehouse

May 8, 2014

Blaine Kelly, senior vice president of CBRE's Global Supply Chain Strategy, details how retailers are shaping the supply-and-demand conversation for warehouse space and industrial real estate.

Resilinc Offers Corporate Social Responsibility Module in SupplyIntel

May 7, 2014

Resilinc Corp.

Resilinc Corp., a vendor of applications for supply-chain resiliency, has made available the SupplyIntel CSR (corporate social responsibility) Module.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

May 7, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

Shoppers Disappointed with Performance of Commercial Shipping Giants During Holidays, Survey Finds

May 7, 2014

American Customer Satisfaction Index

In a survey that tracks consumer satisfaction in several areas, consumers expressed disappointment with commercial shipping, with much of their dissatisfaction caused by last-minute shopping during the holidays and delivery delays attributed to harsh weather.

Revamping the Healthcare Supply Chain

May 7, 2014

Robert Colosino, VP Business Development, TECSYS

Logistics Challenges in Mexico

May 6, 2014

Matt Hamson, CEO, Coronado Logistics, Inc.

Canadian Freight Costs Continue to Climb, Fuel on the Rise

May 5, 2014

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 0.75 percent in February when compared with January results.

Direct Store Delivery Could Save CPG Companies a Bundle, Survey Says

May 5, 2014

Environmental Leader

Consumer goods suppliers can save millions of dollars by evaluating and improving direct store delivery (DSD) operations — the way that products are ordered, sold, delivered and merchandised — according to a report from Honeywell.

Critics Say Inadequate Infrastructure Harms Airfreight Industry in UK

May 5, 2014

The Loadstar

The interests of the air cargo industry are getting short-changed in the UK, according to Chris Welsh, director of global and European policy at the Freight Transport Association.

Moody's Revises Global Ocean Shipping Industry Outlook from Negative to Stable

May 5, 2014

Moody’s

For the first time since 2001, Moody's has assigned a rating of "stable" to the global ocean cargo industry, but notes that the condition of world shipping remains delicate and a "negative" rating could return.

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.