Digital Issue: The Current State of Third-Party Logistics Services
It has become quite clear that logistics professionals are now facing an unprecedented set of challenges. From tightening capacity, to ongoing regulation hurdles, to the complexity brought on by e-commerce, today’s shippers are transforming the way they manage their logistics operations.
By
LM Staff ·
June 22, 2017
Inside this issue…
The current state of third-party logistics services
7 ways 3PLs support warehousing and distribution
Armstrong report points to continued increase in 3PL usage by shippers
Q&A: John C. Langley shares views on 3PL marketplace
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