Logistics Outsourcing

Another Antibiotic Crisis: Fragile Supply Leads to Shortages

June 4, 2018

Shortages of some life-saving antibiotics are putting growing numbers of patients at risk and fuelling the evolution of “superbugs” that do not respond to modern medicines, according to a new report.

Brazilian Food Companies Hard Hit by Truckers' Protests

May 30, 2018

The New York Times

Brazilian food companies will be reeling for months from the after-effects of a truckers' protest that has blocked the country's main roadways this past week, industry sources said on Friday.

Red Alert: U.K. Farmers Warn of Soft Fruit Shortage

May 30, 2018

The Guardian

Like many things considered quintessentially English, the humble strawberry is an immigrant. The first garden variety was grown in France in the 18th century, the result of cross-pollinating strawberries from North and South America. Those luscious fruits you buy today in the supermarket? A marriage of European and American strains.

UPS Really Doesn’t Want to Ship Your Refrigerator With Your Socks

May 30, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

United Parcel Service Inc. jacked up fees by 30 percent to $650 for the largest items it delivers to discourage shippers from putting kayaks, refrigerators and other oversize items into a network meant for smaller parcels.

The U.S. Doesn’t Have Enough Truckers, and It’s Starting to Cause Prices of About Everything to Rise

May 30, 2018

The Washington Post

Joyce Brenny, chief executive of Brenny Transportation in Minnesota, gave her truck drivers a 15 percent raise this year, but she still can't find enough workers for a job that now pays $80,000 a year.

More Suppliers Are Losing Revenue Due to Cross-Channel Challenges

May 29, 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

As the global $1.9tr e-commerce landscape continues to expand, companies are facing difficulties successfully managing cross-channel commerce across continents, supply chains, and software systems, and are losing revenue as a result.

Interactive Slavery Map Aims to Help Supply Chain Collaboration

May 29, 2018

Supply Management

A free interactive map of anti-human trafficking organizations has been created to help collaboration between businesses.

Trump Personally Pushed Postmaster General to Double Rates on Amazon, Other Firms

May 22, 2018

The Washington Post

President Trump has personally pushed U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan to double the rate the Postal Service charges Amazon.com and other firms to ship packages, according to three people familiar with their conversations, a dramatic move that probably would cost these companies billions of dollars.

Legacy Systems: The Problem or the Solution?

May 22, 2018

Michael Pedersen, Yusen Logistics

Legacy systems often get a bad rap as old software that is outdated and difficult to replace. There has always been a belief that somewhere there exists one superior logistics platform that can replace aging systems and transform technical capabilities, providing an advantage over your competition. But perhaps there’s a better solution — working with a third-party logistics provider that’s already developed a solution.

Chinese Port Trials Autonomous Tractor-Trailers

May 21, 2018

Maritime Executive

Chinese robotics company TuSimple plans to use port automation as a proving ground for over-the-road autonomous trucks. By the end of this year, it will have 20 of its self-driving vehicles carrying containers around the port of Caofeidian, China.

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.