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Retailers Offering 3PL Services: What Is Going On?
What is a third-party logistics provider (3PL)? What business are they in? As I’ve commented in the past (see March 2014 post, “3PLs, What Business

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 2, 2022)
Although summer doesn’t technically end in the Northern Hemisphere until September 22, most people mark its end (at least here in the US) on Labor

Data-Driven Decision Making: Autonomous Procurement
How can companies unlock new value in transportation management? By becoming more data driven in their decision making. That is the focus of a multi-part

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 25, 2022)
The streak ends at 35 years. That’s how long I’ve been driving and I’ve never gotten a ticket. Until last Saturday. I wasn’t speeding. I

How to Max Out Your Peak Season Parcel Performance
With the explosion of e-commerce during the pandemic that turned online shopping into the new normal, parcel is no longer the overlooked mode of transportation

A Supply Chain Executive Asks: Is Supply Chain Technology Making a Difference?
Kevin O’Meara, Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain at Shaw Industries, posted the following question on Twitter last Friday: “Have the billions of dollars invested in
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 19, 2022)
Sorry for the delay in receiving this post today. I went for a bike ride this morning with my oldest son, who is going back

The Unintended Consequences of Inconsistent Freight Procurement
When you think of supply chain management, capabilities such as agility, responsiveness, and flexibility often come to mind. But an important capability you might not
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