Bigger is no longer the advantage that it used to be. For decades, scale defined success in logistics. Bigger networks, more assets, and national coverage were seen as the safest choice for shippers looking to reduce risk. The assumption was simple: size equals...
The logistics industry has traditionally equated scale with superiority: more trucks, more warehouses, more resources. However, data reveals a more nuanced truth. According to the latest TIA Market Report, mid-sized 3PL providers are outperforming their larger...
For a long time, the logic behind choosing a single national logistics provider was sound. One contract, one network, one point of accountability. Scale promised consistency and reduced the perceived risk for shippers looking to simplify their operations. But that...
Leadership isn’t a hiring problem. It’s a development strategy. Across logistics, leadership shortages are often framed as a recruitment issue. Companies search harder, pay more, and hire externally in hopes of finding managers who can step in and “fix”...
It’s easy to think about capacity as an interchangeable resource. A truck is a truck. A lane is a lane. Freight either moves or it doesn’t. But anyone who has managed a supply chain under real pressure knows that’s not how logistics actually works. When the conditions...
Wall Street loves a logistics rollup. Private equity firms are consolidating mid-sized 3PLs at a record pace, promising efficiency through scale. But for shippers evaluating partners, the performance data tells a different story. Family-owned logistics companies...
