The world of commerce has transformed dramatically in recent years. Businesses of all sizes now compete in markets that ...

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Outsourcing logistics can be a game changer for today’s businesses. However, to optimize the benefits, companies must determine to what degree they need assistance with logistics. For those looking ...

What Is Third-Party Logistics (3PL)? Third-party logistics (3PL) refers to the contractual delegation of logistics operations to a specialised service provider. These companies assume responsibility ...

One thing’s for sure – the logistics industry isn’t slowing down anytime soon. As businesses seek to combat the labor shortage, reduce operational costs, and adopt new technology, third-party ...

Logistics costs and third-party logistics revenues saw extraordinary increases during the 2020-2022 COVID-19 pandemic shutdown and post-shutdown periods. With inventories rebuilt and severe COVID-19 ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Third-party logistics providers in the United States enjoyed another very good growth year in 2022. The two main growth drivers were the ...

The latest Third-Party Logistics Study explores the shift from transactional to strategic partnerships between shippers and 3PLs, emphasizing performance assessments, service expansion, and technology ...

Keeping your warehouse operations in-house or outsourcing them to a third-party logistics (3PL) company? Each option has its benefits and disadvantages. In internal fulfillment, the business handles ...

Establishing transparent and regular communication with third-party logistics (3PL) providers is crucial for long-term success. Brands should treat their 3PL as an integral part of their team to avoid ...

The study examines relationships between third-party logistics providers and shippers by surveying senior executives and leaders. This year’s study included responses from non-users to “provide ...

Editor’s Note: The SCM thesis Better Contract = Better 3PL Performance was authored by Mykola Oleksyn and Tony Kook and supervised by Dr. Mehdi Farahani ([email protected]) and Dr. Maria Jesús Sáenz ( ...