Logistics Outsourcing

BOPIS: The Retail Revolution Changing the Way We Ship

March 14, 2021

The traditional binary model of product flow from manufacturer to warehouse to store has been replaced by the “buy anywhere, get anywhere, from anyone” paradigm.

In Texas’s Black-Swan Blackout, Everything Went Wrong at Once

Navigating the Capacity Crunch With Digital Maintenance Systems

March 14, 2021

Braden Pastalaniec, SCB Contributor

Carriers are facing a combination of challenges that were unimaginable just a few short years ago.

DB Schenker Releases BinPACKER Algorithm for Load Planning

March 12, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

DB Schenker, a global logistics provider, has announced the launch of its BinPACKER load planning solution.

Navigating Peak-Season Tailwinds: Four Trends to Watch

March 10, 2021

JJ Lewis, SCB Contributor

This year, the focus is on determining what broke down across supply chains during 2020, and figuring out what changes need to be made to drive success in 2021.

How Bundling 3PL Services Can Build Stronger Supply Chains

March 5, 2021

Tom Pelliccio, SCB Contributor

The pandemic has exposed weaknesses in global supply chains, and proved that bundling logistics services can effectively thwart delays and overcome unforeseen challenges.

3PL DSC Logistics Rebrands as CJLogistics

March 3, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

DSC Logistics, a logistics and supply chain management company, has officially announced its rebranding as CJ Logistics.

Smaller E-Tailers Weigh Pros and Cons of Fulfillment by Amazon

March 1, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Amazon.com, Inc.’s nationwide network of giant fulfillment centers offers sellers an unmatched resource for processing and shipping e-commerce orders to buyers. But it’s not the only game in town.

Kenco Logistics Launches STARR Transportation Management System

February 24, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Kenco Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, has announced the launch of its latest technology offering, Kenco STARR.

Ocean Cargo Snarls Force Global Commerce to Look Outside the Box

February 23, 2021

Bloomberg

An ongoing surge in the cost of shipping goods around the world is prompting manufacturers and their customers to scramble for cheaper solutions.

Four Ways Blockchain Could Advance the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

February 17, 2021

Sachin Misra, SCB Contributor

Cold chains built on a blockchain ledger would allow vaccine producers to contract out manufacturing and distribution — while ensuring the final product arrives to communities safely.

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.