Is Managing Outsourcing Relationships a Core Competency?
Adrian Gonzalez
April 23, 2014
The simple approach to determine what to outsource versus what to keep in-house is to assemble a strategic team to define what your core competencies
3PLs, What Business Are You In?
Adrian Gonzalez
March 10, 2014
Tomorrow I will speak at a leadership forum organized by a third-party logistics provider (3PL) for its operations, IT, and sales teams. As I was
IT Capabilities of 3PLs: 5 Important Factors to Consider
Adrian Gonzalez
February 24, 2014
One of the most popular Talking Logistics episodes from last year was 4 Important Factors to Consider When Evaluating 3PL Partners. Earlier this month, I
Choosing the Right 3PL and IT Partners: An Entrepreneur’s Perspective
Adrian Gonzalez
January 22, 2014
Many entrepreneurs are very knowledgeable about engineering and product development, but they lack the skills and expertise in one critical area to scale their companies:
4 Important Factors to Consider When Evaluating 3PL Partners
Adrian Gonzalez
February 13, 2013
I often get emails from logistics executives looking for help and advice on selecting a 3PL partner. A couple of weeks ago, for example, I
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