News / Forwarders and 3PLs need to prepare for the rise of the 'Cyber 4PL'

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As global manufacturing, and the supply chains that support it, continue to be transformed by new technology, a leading logistics analyst has warned that established freight service providers may be left behind.

Ken Lyon, advisory board member at consultancy Transport Intelligence, was speculating in a position paper this week on the emergence of a new breed of “Cyber 4PLs” in the supply chain.

He argues that, due to their size and traditional working methods, some freight forwarders and 3PLs will be unable ...