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Logistics Outsourcing

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To Manage Growth, a Logistics Tech Provider Looks to AI Instead of People

August 25, 2025
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Troy Lester doesn’t expect to need more than another 10 full-time employees on staff — ever.
The reason, he says, is artificial intelligence.


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Flexport Sells Tech Company Convoy

August 15, 2025
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Buyer DAT Freight & Analytics said in a July 28 statement that the technology is an ideal complement to DAT One, DAT’s flagship subscription-based load board.


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Shipping to Hawaii: How to Navigate the Obstacle Course

July 25, 2025
Gerald Hofmann, SCB Contributor
When mainland logistics teams start doing business in Hawaii, it can be easy to underestimate how challenging it will be.
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In an Uncertain World, High-Value Freight Needs a New Kind of Care

June 24, 2025
Ben Silas, SCB Contributor

Brands are asking more of their logistics partners, who must respond with more adaptive, scalable models that bridge the gap between operational discipline and tailored solutions.


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Podcast | How Tariffs Are Transforming the Logistics Landscape

June 20, 2025
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Importers and exporters aren’t the only ones paying the price of tariffs.


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J.B. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico

June 9, 2025
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Joint effort expands availability of intermodal transport to Mexico-based businesses. 


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Watch: How Are 3PLs Embracing Warehouse Automation and AI?

May 22, 2025
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

3PLs are under increasing pressure from customers to provide services with maximum efficiency and speed. Are they embracing the automated systems that they need to make that a reality?


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Watch: Innovation Promotes Efficiency in the Warehouse and Supply Chain

May 19, 2025
Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Supply-chain disruptions are inevitable, so shippers need to have multiple plans to deal with those headaches, says Dennis Anderson, chief innovation officer at ArcBest.


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Watch: How Can 3PLs Scale Their Customer-Billing Processes?

May 16, 2025
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Nate Endicott, senior vice president growth with Enveyo, explains how third-party logistics providers are meeting the challenge of scaling billing management as their shipper customers seek to grow their fulfillment activities.


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Cutting Costs While Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

May 5, 2025
Jack McCrum, Director, Optimization and Analytics, Reveel

Beyond simply minimizing the packaging materials used, companies can explore alternative additional sustainable packaging solutions.


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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.

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