Opportunity knocks for LSPs

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By Gavin van Marle

16/10/2013

While freight forwarders have been trying to clarify their changing role in recent years, this article confirms the importance of having a logistics service provider. Citing globalisation, technology and Wal-Mart as the three most key influences of past years, DC Velocity shows how outsourcing distribution keeps shippers up-to-date with their supply chains while taking none of the risk.

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