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10 days left to vote eft’s 3PL Awards; FedEx buys TNT; LATAM booming ecommerce

This week the focus is on Latin America again. An interesting look at how some Brazilian e-commerce start-ups are challenging their logistics networks to deliver more outstanding customer experiences – and how they are succeeding by advancing new inventory management optimization techniques and by connecting with the right external providers. TI Senior Analyst Cathy Roberson further contextualizes these trends and highlights current threads and economic opportunities for the Latin American region.

Also, have you had a chance to vote for the best 3PL and rate the one(s) who’ve given you superior service? If not make sure you have your say here. 

There are only 10 days left to vote for the popular vote. The winners will be celebrated at this year’s 3PL Summit and CSCO Forum, Chicago, June 16-18. 

Senior Director of Research and Strategy at Fronetics Kate Lee overviews the key steps for developing an effective risk management strategy; and read also about the strategic takeover coming two years after FedEx's US rival UPS had a €5.2bn move to buy TNT blocked by European competition regulators.

I wish you a great rest of the week!

Kind Regards,

Chris Saynor

eft CEO

csaynor@eft.com   

New This Week:

10 Days left to vote for eft’s 3PL Awards

The awards celebrate the top 3PLs in 8 different industry verticals for excellence in service delivery as selected by leading manufacturers and retailers.

In Latin America’s Booming e-Commerce Sector, Start-ups Aim to Improve on Logistics

When Latin America’s e-commerce heavyweights make the headlines, reports often focus on the multi-million funding rounds they keep raising again and again from high-profile global funds. However, not much is said about how this capital influx is reshaping the logistics sector across the region.

What to Consider When Implementing a Supply Chain Risk Management Program

Creating risk management strategies that focus on everyday events is critical. Dealing with these events in a reactive and piecemeal fashion is inefficient and ineffective and can significantly hurt your company.

Latin America – Region of Extremes, Region of Opportunities

The region’s greatest enemy is itself. In order for Latin America to reach its true potential, it will have to overcome its infrastructure issues once and for all as well as its bureaucratic and corrupt practices.

3 Ways to Become an Attractive Shipper to Carriers

How many carriers come to the dock every day? What are the parameters and limitations of what is being done at the dock today? How quickly are trucks loaded and unloaded? 

In House Logistics vs. Outsourced Logistics: Big & Small Brands Alike are Targeting 3PL Services

Having a 3PL provider handling logistics and transportation functions streamlines the efficiency for both shippers who move thousands of pounds of freight every day. Overall, the benefits of going 3PL are exponentially increasing thanks to the growth of globalization and the increased supply and demand of consumer goods in the US.

CEVA names Antonio Fondevilla to lead Global Automotive Sector

CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, today announced the appointment of Antonio Fondevilla as Executive Vice President responsible for the company’s global Automotive sector. 

US Delivery Company FedEx Buys TNT Express for €4.4bn 

American parcel delivery service will takeover Dutch logistics firm two years after its failed tie-up with UPS.