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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. Time for a New RFP.

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Seeing Beyond the Firewall

Supply Chain Shaman

Process industry leaders–chemical, consumer packaged goods, food/beverage–have greater issues using data, with software usability, and building effective connections to align and build effective relationships with trading partners. The processes are largely batch, using data with great latency (orders and purchase orders).

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Exploring 14 Types of Warehouses: A Comprehensive Ecommerce Guide

ShipBob

However, they require significant capital for construction or purchase, maintenance, and operation. There are legal requirements for businesses dealing with chemicals, toxic waste, or other hazardous products. Since these warehouses are usually built from the ground up, they can be customized to suit specific business requirements.

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20 Manufacturers Describe ERP Software Benefits in their Own Words

GlobalTranz

As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency. . - Real-time receiving and order entry updates. Quote Sources.

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28 supply chain professionals share the biggest challenges of supply chain management

6 River Systems

“Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors. Bobby Neundorfer @TQLogistics Bobby Neundorfer works for Total Quality Logistics , the second largest 3PL in the country. Lu Siqi Lu Siqi is a Supply Chain Manager at SK Chemical in Shanghai.