Jan 27, 2017 | 3PL, Logistics |
Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. Marketing myopia may have been defined more than 50 years ago, but it still ails many a logistics organisation. Third party logistics providers that consider their... 
Sep 20, 2016 | Logistics |
Published with kind permission of MHD Supply Chain Solutions Magazine Uber this, Uber that… Ever since Uber reinvented taxi services by placing itself in between customers and private car owners, “uberisation” has become a craze. That doesn’t mean that everything... Apr 28, 2016 | Articles, Logistics, Offshoring, Outsourcing |
There is sometimes a temptation to think of logistics outsourcing suppliers as black boxes – just entities to which cartons, goods, pallets and containers can be handed off for delivery at the other end of the logistics chain. If this stage of the supply chain... Apr 28, 2016 | Logistics, Technology, Trends |
For the future of logistics outsourcing, there are two possibilities: either guess it, or invent it. The choice for any given organisation depends on the strategic importance it attaches to its logistics. However, with the positioning of the supply chain overall as... Jan 5, 2016 | Logistics, Warehouse |
So you want to create a more organised and effective warehouse and logistics training program to boost supply chain performance. The good news is that it’s not that hard to do, provided you set aside a realistic budget and ensure that training and education are not... Aug 7, 2015 | 3PL, Articles, Logistics, Outsourcing |
Logistics Outsourcing Partnerships The logistics outsourcing partnership has a split personality. On one hand, it is often presented as a tried and trusted business move, governed by a few basic principles to ensure smooth sailing. References and case studies... 