3PL Capability is Key to Logistics Cost Reduction
MORE TO THE STORY: How to Find a 3PL-Third Party Logistics Provider Logistics, inventory and transportation costs continue to climb, according to the 2011 State of Logistics report released by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Although overall economic conditions improved slightly in 2010, internal supply chains continue to account for double-digit cost […]
Read MoreThe Box That Rocked the Boat
The emergence of containers in the 1950s sparked an ocean shipping revolution that reshaped ports, trade lanes, and the world economy. What other changes are on the horizon for this dynamic industry?
Read MoreDue North: U.S.-Canada Trade Flows Steady
By allying with strong logistics and supply chain providers, shippers encounter few obstacles when moving goods between the United States and its leading trade partner.
Read MoreLooking Beyond Rates: The Road to Smoother Carrier Contract Negotiations
Carrier-supplied data can provide valuable insight for writing contracts, but shippers who want to pave the way to strong business relationships must dig deeper.
Read MoreInbound Logistics Summer Reading Guide 2011
Whether you drop a couple of these tomes into your beach bag or download the whole list to your e-reader, diving into the latest books from supply chain and logistics experts will help you sharpen your skills and advance your knowledge on everything from warehouse optimization to transportation planning.
Read MoreSite Selection Decisions: A Matter of Data
The supply chain may be global, but regional factors such as population density and facility costs determine where and how businesses store and distribute inventory.
Read MoreOn the Road…Again: New Times on the Mississippi
MORE TO THE STORY: Where Law and Order Prevail The U.S. supply chain moves in a blur, constantly shifting directions, absorbing complexity, and alternating speeds to keep pace with demand. But when you zoom in and bring its many transportation and logistics pieces into focus, you discover a colorful composite of unique people, places, and […]
Read MoreDoes Size Matter? Tier II 3PLs Find Their Niche
3PLs, like shippers, come in many shapes and sizes. The “not-too-big and not-too-small” size of Tier II 3PLs makes them just right for many shippers.
Read MoreReaders’ Choice: Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards 2011
In the most harrowing circumstances, a true Super hero does not falter. Faced with the most gruesome foe, a super hero stands tall and does what others cannot. No matter how insurmountable the obstacles, a super hero makes it through. Smart businesses know the best way to defeat supply chain villains such as inefficiency, lack […]
Read More3PL Perspectives 2011: The Power of Three
Inbound Logistics’ annual 3PL market research report reveals how the dynamic duo of shippers and 3PLs are responding to changing forces in the outsourcing industry.
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