3PL

Some surprising facts surface in recent 3PL survey

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Dr. Robert Lieb, Professor of Supply Chain Management at Northeastern University, told SCMR in an exclusive interview that there was more than met the eye in a recent 3PL survey

Third-Party Logistics: Expert elaborates on choosing best provider

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 · Patrick Burnson As she prepares her 22nd annual “State of Logistics” report, supply chain expert, Rosalyn Wilson, provided SCMR with an exclusive forecast for the third-party logistics industry.

Supply chain management: 3PL marketplace under pressure

Monday, June 13, 2011 · Patrick Burnson As she prepares her 22nd annual “State of Logistics” report, supply chain expert, Rosalyn Wilson, provided SCMR with an exclusive forecast for the third-party logistics sector.

Supply Chain news: Armstrong & Associates report surge in 3PL activity

Friday, May 20, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Third-party logistics providers are growing at multiples of Gross Domestic Product, and should be able to sustain this pace through 2011, said a prominent industry analyst.

Social network for 3PL evaluation introduced

Monday, March 21, 2011 · Patrick Burnson As a natural extension of its Third-Party Logistics market research work, Armstrong & Associates, Inc. has launched 3PLAdvisor.com

Reverse logistics requires new expertise

Monday, October 11, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A forward supply chain is only half of the total logistics process, says a 4PRL executive

CSCMP conference raises important concerns about the economy

Thursday, October 7, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The recently-concluded annual conference of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals in San Diego provided a great deal of insight on the macro- and micro-economic issues impacting the supply chain

New issues surface at SCOPE West

Saturday, August 28, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The line between 3PLs and non-asset based supply chain consulting firms, is blurring said Jim Barnes, CEO of enVista.

Saddle Creek study explores distribution network trends

Thursday, August 26, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The 2010 Distribution Network Trends Report explores current trends and changes in the design and management of distribution networks as the logistics industry weathers turbulent economic conditions

Red Prairie congratulates ATC Logistics & Electronics for productivity gains

Monday, August 16, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A leading provider of specialized third-party logistics (3PL) services for the high-tech electronics and device market, ATCLE has used RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management solution to process over 11 million returns and exchanges, and package and kit over 7 million pieces…

Many moving parts in today’s 3PL puzzle, say experts and execs

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 · Jeff Berman When it comes to things that can impact supply chain operations and business processes for shippers and logistics and transportation services providers, it is fair to say there is not a shortage of issues to keep an eye on.

3PL Update: Analysts suggest global/domestic lines may be blurring

Saturday, May 29, 2010 · Patrick Burnson As the market sector rebounds, the providers are compared to Flags of Convenience