Videos for 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study Now Available
October 11, 2017
Here are several videos in support of the 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study, that were filmed at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta during the 2017 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE yearly conference.
<p>This year’s study shows the continuation of two trends: The importance of the relationship between shippers and 3PLs, and the importance of adapting to emerging technologies, including blockchain and automation. The result of these closely-forged relationships is improved services to the end customer.</p><p>The specialized focus in this year’s report are blockchain, automation/digitization, the logistics talent revolution required for shippers and 3PLs to drive technology advancements, as well as how shippers and 3PLs view their risk/resilience relationship.</p><p>Dr. John Langley of <a href="https://www.smeal.psu.edu/cscr" rel="noopener">Penn State University</a> discussed risk and resilience in the supply chain, as it pertains to the corporation and their 3PL service providers.</p><p><span class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8cbacc56e58129f70da8119b9c2a248b" style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="auto" type="lazy-iframe" scrolling="no" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7K8pyBwUiGU?rel=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" width="100%"></iframe></span></p><p>Shanton Wilcox, <a href="https://www.infosys.com/consulting/insights/" rel="noopener">Infosys Consulting</a>, talked about the advent of blockchain in the supply chain, and its importance in safety and accountability.</p><p><span class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6499d923f7479b4aac49f52ba627abe9" style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="auto" type="lazy-iframe" scrolling="no" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wBTO98cIFkk?rel=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" width="100%"></iframe></span></p><p><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/transportation-services/dedicated-contract-carriage/" rel="noopener">Penske’s</a> Tom Scollard spoke about the study’s automation and digitization in the supply chain section, specifically about its use in a heavy-duty truck fleet.</p><p><span class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="488e232fe4f594cd8d924a1d357d8b07" style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="auto" type="lazy-iframe" scrolling="no" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K7f_FMJoNYw?rel=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" width="100%"></iframe></span></p><p><a href="https://www.kornferry.com/" rel="noopener">Korn Ferry’s</a> Dustin Ogden offered his thoughts on the logistics talent revolution, and what effect it has with both the current and future human capital needs of the industry.</p><p><span class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="981bc117117c02e6f49e3ba6bc3e2351" style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="auto" type="lazy-iframe" scrolling="no" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nYyyuYxjeAI?rel=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" width="100%"></iframe></span></p><p>Melissa Hadhazy of Infosys Consulting highlighted the study’s contemporary issues: Meeting consumer needs while managing supply chain costs; the role of the supply chain in humanitarian efforts; and sustainability in logistics.</p><p><span class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4b2d75b7a7d9367def37f4f9898b37a5" style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="auto" type="lazy-iframe" scrolling="no" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lZ-ZLWR4bIA?rel=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" width="100%"></iframe></span></p><p>The publication is sponsored by Infosys Consulting, Penske Logistics, Korn Ferry and Penn State Smeal College of Business. You can download this study at no charge by visiting <a href="http://www.3PLStudy.com" rel="noopener">http://www.3PLStudy.com</a>.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p> </div>
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