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New 3PL customer report; FedEx buys GENCO; Supply chain risk management

This is the last eft newsletter of 2014, and one which is full of gifts of the supply chain information variety.

Firstly, we have published the results from the latest survey of 3PL providers and customers. It is a draft document that we wanted to share before the holiday season, in the new year we will be refining the graphs and figures and adding more yearly comparisons, but there is some really interesting data in there for you to read now.

Last week I was in Venlo in the Netherlands finalising an agreement to bring the European 3PL Summit to that city for 2015, which we are very excited about. It may not be the biggest city in Europe, but in the supply chain space it is one of the most important in terms of its location.

Plus we have updates on innovation, supply chain risk management, EDI and the news that FedEx has purchased GENCO, primarily for its e-commerce expertise….an interesting move.

Kind Regards,

Chris Saynor  

CEO, eft  

New This Week:

eft’s 3PL Selection and Contracting Report

With commoditization being a major topic for 3PLs, and the nature of the 3PL-customer relationship forming an integral part of their strategy, eft recently conducted some research into the area. 

Venlo Welcomes Important International Exhibition In 2015 

eft, a reputable business intelligence organization in the logistics sector, will hold its annual CSCO Forum and 3PL Summit in logistics hotspot Venlo-Venray in 2015. 

Guide For Supply Chain Risk Management

How to Identify, Validate, and Assess it. Supply chain risk gets global attention. The World Bank and World Economic Forum comprehend the issue and its importance. 

Innovation – is Analytical

Steve Brady’s series on innovation continues, this time on the analytics of innovation. 

Electronic Data Interchange or EDI in Transportation: Breaking Down What it is and How It Works 

Cerasis marketing expert Adam Robinson has started a new series on electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. What it is, how it works, and the most common transaction codes for EDI in transportation. 

Market Update: Transportation Industry News

This month’s C.H. Robinson Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. 

As the Truck Driver Shortage Looms, No Easy Solutions in Sight

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has officially announced that the industry is facing a shortage of about 30,000 drivers. And in order to make up for retirement, turnover, and an overall growth of the industry, the next 10 years must see a yearly employment of about 100,000 new drivers. 

FedEx to Buy Logistics Company GENCO

A recognized leader in reverse logistics, GENCO transforms the FedEx suite of e-commerce and supply chain solutions.