Logistics Outsourcing

DHL 'Innovation Day' Winners Introduce New Logistics Tech

December 12, 2017

At Deutsche Post-DHL’s 2017 "Innovation Day" at its Bonn, Germany, Innovation Center, the winners of a series of technology "challenges" introduced new products, including autonomous warehouse robots, an online platform for package drop-offs and an internet of things (IoT) approach to online shopping, among other new logistics offerings.

Far From the Farm Gate: Inside Australia's Animal Trade

December 12, 2017

Maritime Executive

In Australia's live export trade, the animals' journey from the farm gate can sometimes start with a journey by truck of over 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles).

U.S. Shale Has a Panama Canal Problem That Has No Easy Fix

December 12, 2017

Industryweek

It seemed at the time like a somewhat random, and amazingly fortuitous, coincidence.

Transportation Industry Sustainability Is 'Triple Win' for Customers, Drivers & Company

December 12, 2017

Brad Caven, Geoffrey H. Muessig and James P. Fields, PITT OHIO

Coping With Complexity in Life Sciences Supply Chains

December 12, 2017

Ramji Mani, AVP Supply Chain, Cognizant

Five Ways This Year’s Cyber Monday Shook Up Logistics

December 8, 2017

Air Cargo World

Cyber Monday once again netted record-breaking online sales. E-commerce retailers slashed prices, and more shoppers than ever avoided the usual bedlam of brick-and-mortar stores — opting instead to shop online.

UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays

December 7, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

The delays show that delivery networks such as UPS, which are critical components of the e-commerce boom, are still struggling to cope with the busiest shopping periods despite heavy investment to build out and automate their operations and capacity.

Tackling the Problem of Retailer Chargebacks

December 6, 2017

Kristi Montgomery, VP Innovation, R&D, Kenco Logistics Services

UPS Testing Sustainable Delivery System in Europe

December 5, 2017

Environmental Leader

UPS is testing a depot-to-door delivery system in central London. The Low Impact City Logistics project will reduce traffic congestion and emissions associated with urban package delivery by using a power-assisted delivery trailer. If successful, it could change the way packages are delivered in cities in the U.K.

Pharma Giants Collaborate to Enhance Product Integrity

December 4, 2017

Terrence Walsh, Jason LaRoche and Nishchal Chudasama

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.