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Home » Authors » Robert C. Lieb

Robert C. Lieb

Dr. Robert C. Lieb is Professor of Supply Chain Management at Northeastern University and author of a long-running study of the third-party logistics industry.
r.lieb@northeastern.edu
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Challenged by change

August 24, 2017
Robert C. Lieb
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Third-party logistics companies expect to see more revenue growth in 2017, but that positive outlook is tempered by concerns about new competitors, technology, and the Trump administration's policies.
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Consolidation in the 3PL industry: Why is it happening, and what does it mean?

October 23, 2015
Robert C. Lieb
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A wave of mergers and acquisitions is reshaping the third-party logistics market worldwide. A longtime industry observer explains what's going on.
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Is Amazon a 3PL?

October 27, 2014
Robert C. Lieb and Kristin J. Lieb
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As Amazon expands into logistics services, the giant retailer is taking on more of the characteristics of a third-party logistics (3PL) company. How might that shape the industry's competitive landscape?
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How to fix the 3PL talent problem

November 4, 2013
Robert C. Lieb
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Third-party logistics companies worldwide say recruiting and retaining managers is one of their biggest challenges. Here are some steps providers can take to remedy this growing concern.
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