Finding lasting partnerships in the supply chain world is just as difficult-and rewarding-as finding meaningful relationships in your personal life.

A leading electronic components distributor, now offering logistics and supply chain management services, argues that the industry is too specialized for 3PLs with only general expertise.

Application vendors and logistics providers are finally getting the message: Manufacturers and retailers want vertical solutions that focus tightly on their industry challenges.

After the Christmas debacle of 1999, online retailers should have learned their lesson about the importance of fulfillment. But they can't do it alone. A new entity, called a third-party fulfillment provider, is here to help e-tailers deliver satisfaction to their customers and profits to the bottom line.