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Not Having Parcel Functionality in Your TMS Is a Blind Spot
Learn MoreSome shippers treat parcel shipping like a utility bill. A bill paid weekly that is occasionally higher than usual, but you aren’t totally sure why. For businesses where parcel shipments are not the primary way products reach end-users, parcel expenses get lumped in with other internal shipping expenses. The result is a blind spot on […]
Rusting Russian Rail Link
For decades, Russian rail corridors were marketed to global customers importing product from Russia as the “reliable middle ground” between slow ocean freight and expensive air cargo. However, the backbone of Russian Eurasian land-bridge logistics isn’t faring well.
Rewiring the Supply Chain for the AI Era
AI promises a level of precision and agility that traditional systems simply cannot achieve. While this technology’s potential is enormous, the question remains: Are supply chains truly prepared to embrace it?
Improving Highway Safety: Beyond the Blame Game
The notion that freight brokers should be responsible for evaluating carrier safety is not only unrealistic but counterproductive. This issue goes beyond liability debates. Clarity, accountability, and a focused commitment to reforms can make highways safer for everyone.
The Invisible Shortage: How Petrochemical Shortages Could Impact Packaging
A global naphtha shortage is driving up the cost of plastic packaging across supply chains. Shippers face rising costs and new sourcing challenges as disruptions ripple from the Middle East to Asia and the U.S.
Shifting Your Data Strategy
Global supply chains are entering a new era where traditional supplier audits and annual assessments are no longer enough. Supply chain leaders must adopt real-time supplier intelligence, continuous monitoring, and AI-driven risk scoring to stay ahead of disruption.
Who’s Making an Impact? Nominations Open for ALAN’s 2026 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
Nominations are now open for ALAN’s 2026 Humanitarian Logistics Awards, recognizing companies and individuals making a difference in disaster relief. Learn who’s eligible, key deadlines, and how to submit a nomination.
2026 Perspectives and Market Research: Logistics IT Accelerates
In IL’s latest survey, technology providers reveal demand for their services continues to ramp up and AI’s role in their offerings grows more powerful.
Asking the Right Questions When Selecting A Data Center Transportation Partner
For manufacturers and operators, evaluating transportation providers begins with addressing key considerations to ascertain experience and innovative solutions.
18 Ways to Break Through Global Supply Chain Complexity
Managing a global supply chain requires navigating ongoing disruptions, fluctuating tariffs, geopolitical tension, and more. Here are 18 tips to help cut through these obstacles.
Freight Mode Optimization: When to Shift Between Road, Sea, and Air in a Volatile Market
Freight markets remain unpredictable, with rates fluctuating, capacity tightening, and disruption affecting all modes at different times. For businesses moving goods within the UK and internationally, transport decisions can no longer be treated as fixed. They require regular review and adjustment in line with changing conditions. What Is Freight Mode Optimization? Freight mode optimization refers […]
Site Selection: Georgia Beckons
Seeking to locate facilities or expand operations in the Southeast? Georgia is calling. Here’s how the state’s logistics ecosystem continues to enhance connectivity and how leading providers fuel growth.
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Consumers Want More Action on Sustainability
Learn MoreThe Retail and Sustainability Survey from global business applications firm CGS illustrates the demand for sustainability, even at the cost of losing expedited shipping times.
What’s the biggest supply chain silo?
Readers shine a light on the most significant information lapses and data gaps in the supply chain, from transportation siloes to the lack of visibility into suppliers.
Higher Transport Rates on the Horizon
Fuel surcharges, market forces, and easing truckload growth rates are driving up parcel and LTL rates, says Cowen/AFS’s 2022 Freight Index.
What pandemic-era adjustment will have the greatest supply chain impact?
The acceleration of digital twins. The ability to digitally model a company’s manufacturing and distribution network will allow it to quickly assess the impact of large and small disruptions and take appropriate actions. —Allen Jacques Industry Thought Leader Kinaxis The use of data analytics to help suppliers really understand consumer behavior. Suppliers decided to eliminate […]
NOTED: The Supply Chain In Brief
The latest mergers & acquisitions, logistics contracts, sustainability initiatives, humanitarian logistics efforts and more. Good Works The Coca-Cola Company, based in Atlanta, donated $1 million to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation’s Commercial Truck Driving Program. The donation funds driver training programs and helps ensure more drivers are in the pipeline to fill trucking […]
Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals
As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals.
2022 75 Green Supply Chain Partners
Inbound Logistics editors select 75 companies going above and beyond to prioritize green initiatives and help global supply chains become more sustainable. These companies are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world.
Chemical Logistics: Critical Challenges Drive Creativity
Chemical shippers and their partners keep critical shipments moving safely and efficiently—refining their strategies and getting creative despite considerable challenges. Here’s how leading providers formulate solutions for the chemical industry.
Vertical Focus: Footwear
China SC Woes Have Footwear Industry Tied In Knots The impact on the supply chain from lockdowns in China was a major themefor footwear retailers in the first half of 2022. Largely reporting lower-than-expected earnings, many major footwear brands pointed a finger at the lockdowns to explain their disappointing performance levels. Strict and extended COVID-19 […]
To Efficiently Unload Trucks, You First Need to Dance: A Winning Collaboration Between DHL Supply Chain and Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics has established a reputation as one of the most innovative and advanced robotics companies in the world. Much of this reputation has grown through the many videos of its dancing robots. And, while the videos are fun, they also serve a very real purpose in spurring innovation and advancing robotic technology. The videos, […]
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Warehouse Management: Meaning, Advantages, and Systems
Learn MoreIn today’s fast-paced logistics environment, effective warehouse management is essential for maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and resilience. By combining strong processes with advanced warehouse management systems, businesses can optimize performance and strengthen their position within the supply chain.
The Top 20 Fleet Management Challenges Faced By Owners and How to Overcome Them
By addressing fleet management challenges head-on, businesses can build resilient, efficient, and future-ready fleet operations.
RFID vs. Barcode: Their Key Differences
In today’s fast-paced supply chains and data-driven environments, tracking technologies play a critical role in maintaining visibility, accuracy, and efficiency. The debate around RFID vs. Barcode continues to shape how businesses manage inventory, assets, and logistics across industries. This article explores the differences between RFID and barcode technologies, outlining their strengths, limitations, and real-world applications. […]
Understanding Incoterms: Definition, Importance, and Key Responsibilities
Incoterms are a foundational element of global trade, providing a standardized framework that defines the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions. Whether goods are shipped across oceans or borders, incoterms help clarify who pays for what, who bears risk, and when ownership responsibilities shift. In simple terms, Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are globally […]
Supply Chain Orchestration: Enabling End-to-End Visibility and Smarter Decision-Making
Enhance your business efficiency by mastering supply chain orchestration. Discover practical strategies and insights to streamline operations.
Break Bulk vs Cross Docking: Which Shipping Service is Right For You?
In today’s fast-moving global economy, efficient shipping and logistics strategies are essential for any business involved in trade. Two commonly used methods—break bulk shipping and cross docking—play a critical role in modern supply chain management. While both approaches aim to move freight efficiently, they are often used to handle bulk shipments, which involve consolidating or […]
