Logistics Outsourcing

PWC Logistics Expected to Acquire GeoLogistics

September 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Kimberly-Clark Europe Signs Up Schneider Logistics Again

September 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Sun Microsystems Names DHL to Exclusively Handle Aftermarket Service Parts Logistics

September 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Finland's UPM Cuts Through a Forest of Information Systems

September 1, 2005

Rapid growth leaves the global giant with a tangle of incompatible business processes. The solution: a company-wide program to centralize and standardize.

Logistics Inside China: The Next Big Supply Chain Challenge

September 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The opportunities and challenges for serving China's domestic market are enormous. The secrets to success are a reliable supply chain with trusted partners and reliable 3PLs that can navigate China's immature infrastructure and complex regulatory environment.

Logistics Plays Key Role In Success of New Product Introductions

August 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

New product introductions are dramatically increasing, but the important role of logistics in the success of product launches still is often overlooked.

Mid-Market 3PLs, Offering Many Services, Are On the Rise

August 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The mid-market third-party logistics providers are on a tear, but consolidation and competition are creating market turmoil that will not go away.

To Gain Competitive Advantage, 3PLs Tackle the Challenge of IT

July 1, 2005

Logistics service providers are split on the question of whether to buy software off the shelf, or build it internally. To be competitive, they should decide quickly-and dump their outmoded equipment.

Transplace Revs Up Inbound Logistics Performance for AutoZone

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Servigistics Helps Avaya Achieve Bell-Ringing Performance

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

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.