Say ‘Yes’ Before You’re Ready: Embracing Opportunity and Innovation

RESPONSIBILITIES: Nurture strategic partnerships with key customers; lead internal initiatives to drive efficiency via technology, explore and identify new product and service markets, and enhance the company’s ecommerce solutions. EXPERIENCE: Vice president, corporate strategy; vice president, customer solutions; director of customer solutions; inventory solutions manager; MRO product manager; assistant product manager; marketing associate, sales and […]

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

MILESTONES: PSA Singapore handled more than 40 million TEUs in 2024, a new record surpassing the company’s previous annual high of 38.8 million TEUs set in 2023.

Avoiding AI Pitfalls

Deploying artificial intelligence in supply chain management was not expected to be easy. Here are some early traps and how to avoid them.

How Would You Explain Supply Chain Management to a First Grader?

Supply chain management = how your Pokemon cards go from pulp, to paper, to showing up in stores for your parents to buy.

–Brian Malinowski
SVP, Business Development,
TA Services

Future-Proof Your Supply Chain: Why Real-Time Monitoring Matters

Imagine turning the chaos of supply management into a master plan, where every mile, shipment, and dollar is tracked in real time—allowing you to stay ahead of potential disruptions before they even happen.

Multimodal Transportation: Definition, Examples, and Advantages

  In an era of globalization, where swift and efficient transportation is crucial, the logistics sector has had to innovate and adapt. Among the various evolving transportation services, multimodal transportation stands out as an integrated solution catering to diverse intermodal shipping needs. Let’s delve into this concept and understand its significance in today’s fast-paced world. […]

Freight In vs Freight Out: Definitions and Examples

Freight costs are a part of expenses for companies involved in shipping goods and transporting products to customers. Freight services encompass the various costs associated with shipping goods between suppliers and customers. You must understand the difference between freight in vs freight out, regardless of whether you work for a shipping company, a freight company, […]

How to Thoroughly Audit a Warehouse

Supply chains are getting more complex and margins tighter. If you’re responsible for warehousing, odds are you’re feeling the pressure for more detailed reporting. Senior execs and customers want proof your operations are both efficient and resilient.

10 Tips for Improving Supply Chain Sustainability

Companies must rethink how they move goods to reduce their carbon footprint. Here’s how to achieve greener, more efficient transportation operations.

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

OOCL celebrated the naming of its third new 16,828-TEU container vessel, OOCL Sunflower, at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. in January 2025. The OOCL Sunflower serves its Trans-Pacific Trade ECX1 service. The port rotation is: Hong Kong – Yantian – Xiamen – Shanghai – New York – Savannah – Charleston – Laem Chabang – Cai Mep – Hong Kong in a 91-day round trip.

Transportation Spend: Waste, Fraud, and Abuse?

Even if you are not a news junkie, there is no escaping all the coverage of waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending; there is no DOGEing it. But what about U.S. spend on transportation infrastructure? Transportation for America, an advocacy group of leaders concerned about the importance of our transportation network, recently took a shot […]

‘Impossible is Nothing’: Pavlo Pikulin Disrupts Logistics

What do virtual worlds and warehouse automation have in common? More than you’d think. Pavlo Pikulin, CEO of Deus Robotics, says lessons from the gaming industry can reshape robotics, transform warehouses, and unlock the full potential of AI-powered logistics.

House Bill of Lading vs. Master Bill of Lading – Key Differences Explained

There are distinctions between house bills of lading and master bills of lading. Both help the entire consolidated shipment.

IoT in Logistics: What It Is, Applications, and Benefits

IoT in Logistics: What It Is, Applications, and Benefits As the world becomes more interconnected, the logistics landscape is significantly transforming. Technology has become the backbone of supply chain management, propelling logistics companies into a new era of efficiency and connectivity. Internet of Things (IoT) is a transformative force reshaping the fabric of logistics and […]

Reverse Logistics: Moving Against the Current

Handling the growing volume of returns has never been more challenging—or important—so now is not the time to play “Go Fish” with your reverse logistics operations. Learn to to swim against the typical supply chain flow with effective and efficient reverse strategies.

The Trade Policy Tightrope: Balancing Supply Chain Realities

As the U.S. tightens trade policies, businesses face a stark reality — reshoring isn’t instant, and supply chains built over decades can’t be undone overnight. What’s a CEO to do? 

What is Outsourcing? Definition, Advantages, and Examples

Many businesses have successfully adopted outsourcing processes into various aspects of their logistics and supply chain operations. Outsourcing (or out sourcing, as some refer to it) all or part of these functions can improve efficiency and in some cases, reduce costs. Additionally, outsourcing can provide a competitive advantage by accessing specialized expertise and technologies. This […]

6 Types of Wholesaling: A Comprehensive Guide

  Wholesaling is a vital part of the wholesale trade and the supply chain, connecting manufacturers with retailers and consumers. It involves buying goods in bulk from manufacturers and wholesale selling them in smaller quantities to retailers or other wholesale businesses. There are different types of wholesaling, each serving different purposes and markets. This comprehensive […]

The State of Globalization; Combatting Cybersecurity Threats; AI for Small Manufacturers; and other Logistics News

Discover the latest insights driving the future of the global supply chain, from emerging technologies to shifting market dynamics.