Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Bridget McCrea
Sliding your feet into a pair of flip flops brings a wave of relaxation. FitFlop understands the feelings that its variety of sandals and footwear invokes, and it has been a game-changer since entering the industry in 2007. But it needed a 3PL partner that could help it…
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 · John D. Schulz
Annual report provides a snapshot of the American economy through the lens of the logistics sector. Here’s what our writer found when he performed a deep dive into the results.
Friday, July 5, 2024 · Karen E. Thuermer
Most global and domestic 3PLs faced huge challenges last year as shippers adjusted to ongoing issues related to inventory optimization and geopolitical risk. To keep pace, the top 3PLs are now amping up their collaboration with carrier partners and implementing as much…
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 · Richard A. Elmquist and Luis Dávila
The preservation of food characteristics and quality within a temperature-controlled environment presents a complex challenge in the food supply chain. Developing a dynamic S&OP process is one way to address this.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Join our webinar to discover how 3PLs can leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative processes to boost speed, efficiency, and financial success in a fast-paced market.
Friday, February 10, 2023 · Jeff Berman
A recently-released report by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates highlights the pandemic-driven swings the 3PL sector has seen in recent years, and forecasts slower growth in the years ahead.
Thursday, January 5, 2023 · LM Staff
The Armstrong Associates report, entitled “Making it Count”: Big and Bulky Last-Mile Delivery in the United States” is the result of a partnership between Armstrong and the National Home Delivery Association (NHDA) and focuses on various trends and themes, including: the…
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · Karen E. Thuermer
Just like last year, 3PLs continue to face a host of critical and pressing issues that challenge their skills at managing a client’s supply chain. And while company financials for 2021 were staggering, the state of the market in 2022 depends on the pace of global recovery—…
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 · LM Staff
The global pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges. Yet, third-party logistics operators have demonstrated resiliency and strength.
Monday, June 29, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Today's marketplace is not for the faint at heart. Leading industry analysts maintain that in the current volatile business environment, an increasing number of logistics service providers are being forced to take dramatic action to generate positive impact rapidly—or…
Thursday, November 2, 2017 · Balika Sonthalia and Sean Monahan
Crowdsourced network design can transform logistics costs. The ray of sunshine is an innovative approach to logistics network design that benefits both shippers and suppliers. Known as crowdsourced network optimization, it builds on traditional optimization, taking it further…
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
The trend set over the past few years for mergers and acquisitions has hardly subsided, and a fresh injection of equity investment is transforming the marketplace. At the same time, shippers may expect to see 3PLs continue to purchase high-tech “solutions” and hire young…
Monday, March 6, 2017 · John D. Schulz
While LTL executives are bullish on the new administration's “America First” emphasis, shippers should expect rate increases in the 3% range amid a “rational” pricing landscape.
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