2014 was a bit of a wild ride for distribution companies. While business was better than in recent memory, no one could relax because waves of change rolled across the industry. From emerging technologies to the rise of multi-channel retailing, supply chain and distribution companies scrambled to offer the right services, adjust their processes, and…
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As we discussed in our last blog post, the business numbers keep getting better for 3PLs. From increases in numbers of customers and average budgets, to decreases the number of clients returning to insourcing, there’s lots of reason for optimism from 3PL companies in Canada and the U.S.. But the results of a new survey…
The recently released 2014 Third-Party Logistics Study shows that 3PL continues to increase in popularity as an alternative to insourced logistics for many shippers. Produced by Capgemini with the participation of industry and educational companies and institutions, including Penske Logistics, Penn State University and the International Warehouse Logistics Association, the 2014 report is the 18th…
Product ‘distribution’ and ‘distribution channels’ may be one of the more misunderstood aspects of business today. At a basic level, distribution can be considered the physical distribution of your products to a point at which your customers can take possession of them. On another level, distribution is a larger proposition, incorporating sales channels and inventory….
If you don’t already outsource some or all of your supply chain to a third-party logistics (3PL) company, making the move can seem like a big step full of doubt and uncertainty. As your business grows, you create and nurture your supply chain to best meet the requirements of your business and its customers. Your…