Sunday, March 26, 2017 · Robert. C. Lieb
For the second survey in a row, leading North American 3PLs identified the consolidation wave as the most important industry trend.
Friday, March 3, 2017 · Robert C. Lieb
The 3PL faces unprecedented challenges from e-commerce, Amazon and new technologies. But opportunities abound for those 3PLs that turn them into a competitive advantage.
Friday, March 3, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
Twenty years after the premier issue, our goal remains the same: To present thought leadership around best practices in supply chain fundamentals, publish case study examples of what leading companies are doing in their supply chains and keep our finger on the pulse of…
Thursday, January 12, 2017 · SCMR Staff
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Friday, November 18, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
According to the consultancy, Armstrong & Associates, new global supply chain challenges will be handled by 3PLs in a variety of innovative ways next year.
Monday, November 7, 2016 · Amitabh Sinha
Dynamic warehousing involves buying warehousing services on a pay-per-use basis. Just as with Uber and AirBnB exemplars of today's “on-demand” economy users and providers meet and transact with each other via an electronic marketplace.
Monday, October 3, 2016 · Jeff Berman
The study was released last week by Capgemini Consulting, Penn State University, and Penske Logistics at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Rick Mettetel, vice president, global forwarding for C.H. Robinson, recently shared insights with our readers on current state of third party logistics.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The 3PL arena is booming. But what does that mean for today's supply chain manager. C. John Langley Jr., Ph.D., who serves as a director of development at the Center for Supply Chain Research at the Smeal College of Business at Pennsylvania State University shares his…
Monday, August 1, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
According to new research report published by Allied Market Research, titled the global third party logistics market is expected to reach $1,110 billion, registering a CAGR of 5.16% during the forecast period 2016-2022.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Following last year's merger and acquisition frenzy, the speed of technology implementation by the new “mega 3PLs” will need to keep pace with the evolving challenges of omni-channel fulfillment. Those providers that meet shipper needs will remain dominant.
Thursday, June 2, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
When the consultancy, Armstrong & Associates, staged their “3PL Value Creation Asia Summit” last month in Hong Kong, analysts came away with some predicable observations and a few new takeaways.
Friday, February 26, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
More than 80 percent of domestic Fortune 500 companies outsource their logistics operations and most expect to use third party logistics (3PL) providers more in the coming years, according to the University of Tennessee (UT) study sponsored by Kenco.
Monday, November 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The 2015 Pain in the (Supply) Chain survey recently conducted by UPS coincided this year with qualitative interviews of healthcare executives in North America to gain further insights into trends, challenges and opportunities having an impact on healthcare logistics.
Monday, November 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
For the third straight year, Armstrong & Associates, Inc. convened its Annual 3PL Value Creation Summit in Chicago recently to identify key global industry trends.
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