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.

You’re Pitching a Cargo Heist Movie. What’s the Title and Plot Synopsis?

THE DRINKS ARE ON THEM: A wisecracking trucker and misfit crew swipe limited-edition glow-in-the-dark tequila, livestreaming their clout-chasing escape. A relentless sheriff is on their tail while fan meetups and stunt gags snowball. Their bumbling hype-man geotags the hideout for a brand deal. Cops crash the party instead, turning neon toasts into silver cuffs.

WRITTEN BY Ann Stawski
DIRECTOR OF Marketing & Communications
Odyssey Logistics

Try Things, Fail Fast, and Take Responsibility

RepSpark CEO Meghann Butcher shares her playbook for scaling a B2B ecommerce platform—from building a culture of radical transparency and ‘failing fast’ to optimizing the supply chain with real-time inventory and AI.

Combating Supply Chain Threats

Cross-border logistics is entering a phase where digital infrastructure and security are becoming critical. The result: cybersecurity is no longer an IT function—it’s an existential risk to business continuity and trust.

What the USPS Bribery Conviction Can Teach the Logistics Industry About Contract Integrity

A federal fraud conviction related to USPS transportation contracts—issued around the same time the agency struck a new deal with Amazon—offers a timely blueprint for protecting outsourced logistics networks from the inside out.

10 Tips to Strengthen Your Carrier Partnerships

In today’s volatile freight market, shippers and carriers succeed when they operate with clarity, consistency, and trust. Yet the path to a productive carrier relationship isn’t always straightforward. These 10 tips highlight what matters most.

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

A snapshot of the latest supply chain activity, including logistics partnerships, executive moves, sustainability initiatives, investments, mergers and acquisitions, and industry recognition.

Warehouse Management: Meaning, Advantages, and Systems

In 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.

Rock Salt: Slippery Conditions, Rock-Solid Supply Chain

When snowstorms crystallize the need for salt, here’s how a major port cranks up operations to meet demand, keeping roads and sidewalks seasoned and safe.

3PL Technology Companies

Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are undergoing a digital revolution – leveraging AI, digital twin solutions, and real-time intelligence to radically redefine supply chain performance. These standout 3PLs drive unparalleled efficiency, end-to-end visibility, and sustained growth through technology innovations.

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

China Eastern Air Logistics Co., Ltd. (CEAL) deployed high-capacity automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Lödige Industries to automate transportation of unit load devices. Six 10-foot AGVs have been implemented in CEAL’s cargo terminal 4 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Conquer the Chaos: Why Global Trade Management Systems Matter Now

With tariffs, disruptions, and rate swings reshaping global trade, shippers need better visibility and agility. GTM systems help them keep up.

Supply Chain Takeaways: Returns, Resilience, and AI Trends

Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.