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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.


Digital Issue: The Current State of Third-Party Logistics Services

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
  • The “Amazon effect” and your supply chain
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