Over the last year, logistics and supply chain management executives worldwide have been working tirelessly to respond to the recession and develop next generation supply chain strategies to get their respective organizations back on track. [Read more…]
Florida & New York added to 3PL Directory
October 19, 2009 by
In our continued expansion into additional regions, we are happy to announce the addition of new extensions to Logistic List’s regional offerings covering logistics companies in Florida (focusing on 3PL providers in the FL marketing including Jacksonville, Orlanda, Miami, and Tampa) as well as a long overdue section for New York 3PL companies for logistics providers serving the greater New York area.
Also for you folks that are into social media we also would like to announce our arrival on twitter. Feel free to follow us @logisticslist. If there is a state that you think we should add next to our logistics directory please let us know.
3pl Study 2009
October 3, 2009 by
This year’s annual 3pl study sponsored by Oracle, Capgemini, Georgia Institute of Technology and Panalpina was just recently released.
Since its inception 14 years ago, the Annual Third Party Logistics study has documented the growth and evolution of the 3PL industry.
The 2009 3PL study includes four streams of research:
- a web-based survey
- workshops with shippers
- leveraging the Capgemini Accelerated Solutions Environment
- focus interviews with industry executives.
To request a copy of the full study click here
New Regional 3PL Directories
June 8, 2009 by
We are pleased to announce the launch of two new regional directories at Logistics List covering Logistics Companies in Texas and 3PL Providers in Ohio. Our mission is to continue building out our directory to serve all of the major markets for warehousing and transportation services. While a good number of the logistics companies listed have a national presence it continues to be valuable to our visitors to be able to drill down and get a list of leading 3PL’s in each individual market.
If there is a state that you are looking for that we don’t presently cover look out in the coming months as we begin to add new states to our directory. [Read more…]
Logistics Service Providers & Lead Logistics Providers
March 22, 2009 by
In this increasingly volatile business environment, logistics providers continue to look for ways to define themselves and deliver best-in-class services. But a lot of times these attempts at differentiation lead to confusing jargon and acronyms that continue to be built upon year after year.
A few years ago I wrote a post to help distinguish the difference between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th party logistics. The other day I read a great article in DC Velocity that claimed there was a consultant out there that was trying to define “5th party logistics”.
The latest jargon that is now gaining adoption is that of the Logistics Service Provider and Lead Logistics Provider
Logistics Service Provider – An LSP is really what most people would see as a traditional 3PL provider offering a combination of warehousing and transportation services or one or the other. As global and multi national providers enter the game, things have certainly changed, but the Logistics Service Provider at its core is fundamentally the same. [Read more…]
3PL News – Where & How to Get It
November 16, 2008 by
One of the best ways to keep abreast of the latest news and trends in the 3PL industry is to take advantage of the internet and the many different delivery methods available to you. No matter how you are in involved in the logistics industry you should be taking the time to keep yourself up to date with the latest 3PL news, trends and competitive activity. By investing less than 15-20 minutes a day in reading the right resources you can become more knowledgeable and effective at what you do.
5 Ways to Get Your 3PL News Fix
Email– Good old reliable email. It’s still the best way to reach most of us, and it is a great way to keep up to date with the latest 3PL industry news. Sign up for key industry email newsletters like Supply Chain Digest and newsletters from your favorite 3PL trade publications whether its Inbound Logistics or Traffic World. Of course don’t blindly sign up for newsletters (no reason for unwarranted spam), but do check out what your colleagues and other leaders in the industry read. [Read more…]
3PL Study 2008
October 13, 2008 by
This week at the CSCMP conference in Denver the annual and always interesting 3PL Study was released. It was not surprising to see logistics providers evenly split between interest in pursuing green supply chain initiatives and those who are pessimistic about it fitting into their business with all the hype going around.
Also not surprising (given the study is sponsored by logistics software, and IT consulting firms) was that only 35% of users of 3PL Services said they were happy with their provider’s IT capabilities. I do think this is something important to keep in mind, but not a signal to 3PL’s to go out and embark on foolish IT expenditures. [Read more…]
Sample RFP Template for Logistics Software
August 12, 2008 by
There is no question that making an informed decision when selecting a WMS or TMS system for your organization whether you are a 3PL provider, manage your supply chain in-house or are talking with a 3PL about the capabilities of their TMS is critical to your succcess.
I remember someone once told me the old adage regarding the purchasing of enterprise systems, “No one ever got fired for choosing IBM.” and it really struck me. Now yes IBM does have extensive solutions for the supply chain, but I’m not here to plug IBM. [Read more…]
3PL Providers Thriving Despite Economy Woes
June 29, 2008 by
Its a very positive sign to see that logistics providers are charging forward profitably as we move into a slow economic environment with companies like CH Robinson and Expeditors International leading the pack.
While 3PL’s that don’t actually own their own transportation assets are faring the best, the industry as a whole is in as much demand as ever.
With the high cost of fuel and the environmentally conscious initiatives sweeping the country organizations are looking for innovative and efficient means of managing their supply chains to minimize costs and their impact on the environment. Because of this outsourcing parts or all of their supply chain is becoming a more important tool in their arsenal.
Unfortunately the typical supply chain for a medium-large organization has never been more complex, but luckily logistics providers continue to be available to minimize that burden.
Download a Free Guide on Running a Green Supply Chain: Greening Your Organization and It’s Supply-Distribution Chains
Green 3PL Providers?
March 27, 2008 by
Theres a new trend in town with Logistics Providers and it’s green.
I’m all for protecting the environment, and I’m even more for finding new ways to reduce transportation costs, but I’m not sure I can buy into the whole “green concept” just yet.
In particular regarding the purchase carbon credits (continuing to pollute the environment just as much but purchasing “carbon credits” to offset the damage your business does). [Read more…]