Logistics Outsourcing

Material Handling Automation in an E-Commerce Environment

April 22, 2014

Stephen Cwiak, group vice president and head of subsystems at Interroll, explains how changes in picking and packaging driven by e-commerce are impacting material handling decisions.

How to Involve Supply Chain in New-Product Planning

April 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The supply-chain professional should be intimately involved at every step of new-product development, says Jillian Alexander, founder and managing director of Conduit Consulting.

How to Master Seasonal Peaks and Get a Fast ROI with Warehouse Automation

April 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Seasonal events that cause spikes in demand no longer are limited to holidays. Handling these peaks without adding labor requires automation, but companies worry about the cost. Lance Anderson of automation systems manufacturer Beumer Corp. shows how better use of equipment can generate the ROI that companies need.

GE Capital Fleet Services Offers New Online Fleet-Management Platform

April 16, 2014

GE Capital Fleet Services

GE Capital Fleet Services has launched MyFleetOffice2, an online truck fleet-management platform.

Yusen Logistics Launches Cross-Border Trucking Link to Indochina

April 16, 2014

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has launched the South East Asia Link (SEAL) service, a cross-border trucking operation in Indochina.

CEVA Logistics Opens New Foreign Trade Zone in Miami

April 16, 2014

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has opened a foreign trade zone within a warehouse in Miami.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

April 16, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

iQor Wraps Up Acquisition of Jabil Aftermarket Services

April 15, 2014

iQor

A provider of business process outsourcing services, iQor, has completed its acquisition of the Aftermarket Services business of contract manufacturer Jabil Circuit Inc.

UPS Expanding Healthcare-Support Network in Latin America

April 15, 2014

UPS

UPS is adding three facilities in Latin America dedicate to supporting the healthcare industry.

U.S. Sees Positive Growth in Freight Shipment in March

April 15, 2014

Cass Information Systems

Shipment volume and total freight payments continued to climb in March, ending the first quarter of the year on a high note. Bad weather continued to plague many parts of the country, but transportation seemed to be less affected than in January and February.

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.