Definition
A partnership model where a third party provides logistics and delivery services, often offering supply chain expertise and operational support.
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The battle for last-mile dominance is no longer about retail alone, but about which AI-driven logistics network can most effectively balance automation, labor, consumer behavior, and fulfillment economics in an increasingly complex delivery…
Amazon’s new Supply Chain Services platform formalizes a long-building strategy, with VP Peter Larsen explaining why the company believes scale, data, and volatility readiness give it an edge in a crowded 3PL market.
Europe’s industrial competitiveness will depend on fixing fragmented logistics networks through cross-border standardization, rail investment, and interoperable digital systems that improve reliability and reduce costs.
True supply chain visibility in 2026 depends less on tracking shipments and more on synchronizing data across systems, ensuring a trusted single source of truth, and building AI-driven decision tools on high-quality, interoperable freight data.
Organizations that view logistics as an evolving system, rather than a fixed set of assets, position themselves to respond more effectively to these pressures and to capture the benefits that come with a more flexible and resilient network.
At CSCMP EDGE, Uber Freight’s Steve Barber shared how the company is applying AI to reshape pricing, operations, and customer engagement—without losing the human touch.
As tariffs rise, labor tightens, and supply chain costs climb, 3PLs are reworking operations across warehousing, transport, and value-added services to stay competitive.
CPG suppliers can better withstand volatility by partnering with a 3PL that drives efficiency through retail consolidation, predictive analytics, and proactive compliance management.
In today’s volatile retail landscape, companies that treat their third-party logistics providers as strategic collaborators rather than transactional vendors unlock greater resilience, efficiency, and brand value.
With sweeping changes coming to the U.S. less-than-truckload freight classification system, C.H. Robinson is turning to artificial intelligence to smooth the transition.
