Partnerships between four shippers and their 3PLs demonstrate logistics outsourcing strategies.
Kevin X. Jones, vice president of inbound transportation at Walmart, focuses on building transportation synergies.
Military veterans bring valuable skills and characteristics that make logistics operations stronger.
Logistics market report reveals trends in 3PL offerings and shippers' logistics outsourcing strategies.
Readers select the third-party logistics providers that provide the best outsourced logistics services.
Less than truckload (LTL) carriers use online freight portals to offer low-cost extra capacity to small shippers.
When a natural disaster hits, consumers rely on home improvement stores for the products they need to repair or rebuild.
A panel of supply chain experts address questions related to ensuring supplier compliance.
Transporting and storing oil and gas products represents a complex challenge and big opportunity.
Cross-border import and export trade between the United States and Canada requires planning and expertise.
New supply chain and logistics books help logistics professionals thaw out their skills after a brutal winter.
Casebook
TAJ Flooring used a transportation management system to improve shipment and freight spend visibility.
DC Solutions
Bar-code reading errors slowed Champion Tire and Wheel’s operation; a new laser scanner got the company back on track.
Reader Profile
When it comes to keeping up with demand, Game Stop's Bruce Kulp doesn’t play around.
Ten Tips
Properly prepare shipments and test packaging to prevent product damage and returns.
Knowledge Base
Enterprise logistics providers are developing solutions that fuse data elements for insights that enable decisionmaking.
Knowledge Base
Integrated Logistics Services providers address supply chain challenges facing shippers to improve logistics operations.
Thought Leaders
Midmarket companies can benefit from using automation to create a strategic export compliance program.
Thought Leaders
Regulations and tight capacity lead shippers to employ brokers or 3PLs with the resources to protect their interests.
Thought Leaders
SaaS TMS solutions allow shippers, carriers, suppliers, and consignees to conduct business on a single platform.
Thought Leaders
3PL websites should offer tools that offer shippers information they need, and make working with carriers easier.
Thought Leaders
An integrated warehouse management system improves data flow, efficiency, and accuracy, reducing operational costs.
Thought Leaders
To better manage freight spend, track key performance indicators and build strong provider partnerships.
Thought Leaders
Managing loss and damage claims can be challenging for shippers. Claims processing providers can facilitate and educate.
3PL Line: Third-Party Logistics PerspectivesStephen Hamilton
10 Steps to Import Compliance
Establish internal controls, audits, and system checks to accurately manage the import process.
Checking InFelecia Stratton
3PL Evolution Continues
Third-party logistics services evolved to meet shippers' changing transportation, distribution, and warehousing needs.
Checking InKeith Biondo
3PL e-Volution Continues
Online retailers such as Amazon and eBay are expanding their offerings to provide their vendors with logistics support.
EcoDevJohn W. Wallace
Panama: Leveraging Opportunities Beyond the Canal
Leverage Panama’s developments into your distribution hub for a more streamlined, efficient, and profitable bottom line.
Green Landscape: Supply Chain SustainabilityMike Meehan
Could New Fuel Efficiency Standards Lead to Transportation Cost Savings?
New federal emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks may prompt fleet operators to invest in new equipment.
Online ExclusiveIT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyBob McKee
Optimizing the Fashion Supply Chain
Fashion businesses must react instantly to fashion shifts and focus on getting goods to consumers quickly.
IT Matters: Logistics & Supply Chain TechnologyRobert F. Byrne
Forecasting Seasonal Surges Keeps Products on the Shelf
Transportation forecasting lets shippers collaborate with carriers to identify capacity gaps and reallocate assets.
Reverse LogisticsCurtis Greve
Why Every Manufacturer Needs a Reverse Logistics Solution
Reverse logistics solutions can improve the bottom line, and reduce potential regulatory liabilities.
Online ExclusiveViewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisJim Gaskell
How to Create a Forklift Safety Culture
New forklift-based technologies can positively impact safety goals in your facility.
Online ExclusiveViewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisDan Grimm, Dawn Jones
Taking a Smarter Approach to WMS RFPs
Create your WMS RFP with the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of potential suppliers.
Online ExclusiveViewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisDr. Matthew Waller
Innovation in Business Processes from Northwest Arkansas
Business process innovations have made great leaps thanks to two Northwest Arkansas companies: JB Hunt and Walmart.
Viewpoint: Logistics & Supply Chain AnalysisMike Rozembajgier
Retailers, Watch Your Waste Lines
Partnering with an expert can help retailers ensure they comply with hazardous waste regulations.