Logistics Outsourcing

Are 3PLs Ready for the Post-Covid Boom?

July 15, 2021

There are mounting challenges ahead for shippers and distributors in getting their goods to market.

Descartes Acquires GreenMile

July 8, 2021

Descartes Systems Group, a supply chain solutions provider, has announce its acquisition of GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals.

Three Trends Shippers Can Expect Yet This Year

July 5, 2021

Oleg Yanchyk, SCB Contributor

While Covid's shipping woes look to be reaching a plateau, businesses are still working hard to ensure they’re in the best position to recover and handle any unexpected logistics challenges.

Transforming Your Supply Chain Into an Opportunity Center

Four Risks Most Supply Chains Face, and Six Ways to Manage Them

July 5, 2021

Cory Levins, SCB Contributor

There’s a wide variety of risks that international supply chains face. Here’s a look at what — and how — companies are managing today.

What's Really Slowing Food Delivery, and How Logistics Tech Can Help

July 2, 2021

Krishna Khandelwal, SCB Contributor

More than 90% of restaurants say they’ll continue using third-party delivery services after the pandemic.

Packages are unloaded from a FedEx Corp. truck in New York City.

How E-Tailers Are Greening the Last Mile

June 30, 2021

Matt Huckeba, SCB Contributor

Demand for last-mile delivery services is booming around the world — expected to jump nearly 80% globally in the next decade. Here are a few ways e-commerce and logistics companies are aiming to reverse their environmental impact.

Quiet 3PF Unveils New Fulfillment Center in Dallas

June 23, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Quiet 3PF, an outsourced fulfillment partner to premium and lifestyle brands, announced the opening of?its?first fulfillment center in Texas.?

Amazon Could Be Forced to Sell Logistics Business Under Bill

June 22, 2021

Bloomberg

A bill with bipartisan support would prevent Amazon from luring sellers to use its logistics services in exchange for preferential treatment on its busy web store.

Traditional Freight Contracts Aren't Working in Today's Market

June 3, 2021

Felipe Capella, SCB Contributor and Amy Li, SCB Contributor

As technology moves in, the logistics industry is shifting from static freight contracts to more dynamic pricing models.

DHL Supply Chain Expands Agreement with Locus Robotics to Accelerate Digitalization Strategy

June 2, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Supply Chain has recently announced a framework agreement expanding its collaboration with Locus Robotics, which offers autonomous mobile robots that assist humans in warehouse fulfillment processes.

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.