Forwarders and 3PLs need to prepare for the rise of the 'Cyber 4PL'
As global manufacturing, and the supply chains that support it, continue to be transformed by ...
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By Alex Lennane
Think Airbnb, but for warehouse space. In an idea that could work well in regions short of warehouse capacity, such as India, a service called Flexe Inc is matching demand and supply for warehouses. In this WSJ articles focusing on Seattle, it shows how the monthly scheme works to pair owners with renters. The concept of collaborative logistics is taking off, with Uber-style truck sharing and now warehouse shares – which can be particularly useful for seasonal businesses, new product launches – or high numbers of recalls.
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