Case Studies
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Featured Case Studies

A selection of our most substantive 3PL case studies, spanning site visits, platform deep-dives, and acquisition-era coverage of the industry’s major providers.

Recent Case Studies (2018–2025)

Open Sky Group (2025) — WMS implementation and warehouse optimization specialist

Iron Mountain (2024) — Continues its Third-Party Logistics Expansion

Navix (2024) — AI-driven invoice auditing and freight payment platform

SMC3 (2022) — Less-than-truckload pricing and analytics platform

Dimerco Express Group (2022) — Connecting Asia with the World

AFS Logistics (2021) — Managed transportation and freight audit

Apex Logistics International (2019) — Builds Out its West Coast Perishables Operations (now part of Kuehne + Nagel)

LogiFlow (2018) — From Technology to 3PL

ArcBest (2017) — Redesign Great for Shippers

Technology Platforms & Major 3PL Deep-Dives

3Gtms (2017) — Multi-modal TMS platform

project44 (2017) — Streamlines Carrier Connectivity Processes

MercuryGate (2016) — Transportation management platform

Ryder (2017) — U.S.–Mexico Cross-Border Trade

Transplace (2017) — Solidifies its North American Service Offering (now Uber Freight)

CEVA Logistics (2016) — Houston Showcase

UTi Worldwide (2016) — Topnotch Pharma Operation (now DSV)

C.H. Robinson (2016) — Leverages its TMC Model in Extending its Global Reach

DHL Supply Chain (2016) — Excelling with DSC

Kuehne + Nagel (2016) — Global Supply Chain Management Is Top Quality

Menlo Worldwide (2016) — Accelerates its Southeast Asia Growth (now GXO)

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