Logistics Outsourcing

Davies Turner Announces Express China Rail Freight Service for Containers

March 6, 2020

Davies Turner recently announced that its fixed-day, weekly direct rail import service from China to the UK will re-commence in mid-March.

Global Consumer Electronics Company Overhauls Transportation Operations

March 5, 2020

4SIGHT Supply Chain Group

Challenge: A global consumer electronics company asked its transportation department to evaluate — and potentially take over — its outsourced operations. The company’s logistics provider had grown complacent, as outdated agreement terms failed to include performance incentives.

Costume Manufacturer Wins Back Customers With Purolator Fulfillment Solution

March 4, 2020

Purolator Internatonal

Challenge: Habitually late deliveries from a New York-based costume manufacturer caused a number of Canadian retailers to drop the product line. The manufacturer faced withdrawing from the Canadian market altogether.

Weber Logistics Expands its Pool Distribution Network into the Pacific Northwest

February 26, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Third-party logistics provider Weber Logistics has recently established new pool distribution hub operations in Kent and Vancouver, WA to deliver candy, snack and other food products to retail distribution centers throughout the Pacific Northwest.

This Excel Plug-In Can Improve Network Visualization, Decision Making

February 26, 2020

Descartes Acquires Peoplevox

February 25, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Descartes Systems Group, a leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired Peoplevox, a provider of cloud-based ecommerce warehouse management solutions.

ANALYSIS

The Bigger Side of E-Commerce

February 12, 2020

Melissa Runge, SCB Contributor

The need for specialized service in the last-mile delivery of large items has attracted not only small-parcel providers, but also trucking firms and third-party logistics providers.

Analysis

This Five-Pillar ‘Sell Anywhere’ Strategy Will Help Retailers Thrive

February 12, 2020

Jim Tompkins, SCB Contributor

Each sales channel presents a unique opportunity to connect with customers and achieve long-term, profitable growth in a constantly evolving commerce environment.

A&R Logistics Acquires First Choice Logistics

February 11, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Wind Point Partners and portfolio company A&R Logistics , a supply chain services company for the chemical industry, have announced that A&R has acquired First Choice Logistics, a provider of bulk liquid transportation and logistics services.

ANALYSIS

Freight Forwarders’ Value in Times of Global Uncertainty

February 10, 2020

Doug McBee, SCB Contributor

Freight forwarders are turning to value-added services not only to improve only their competitive positioning, but also to increase profits.

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.