What is Supply Chain Forecasting? Best Methods, Benefits, and Challenges
Uncertainty hurts business. When companies don’t know what’s coming next, they overstock, underdeliver, and miss sales targets. Poor planning can wreck supply chain operations, increase costs, and frustrate customers. Supply chain forecasting refers to the process of predicting demand, supply, or pricing for products within an industry, using data from suppliers to anticipate stock availability […]
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What is LIFO? Definition, Benefits, and Real World Use of Last In, First Out
Inventory valuation shapes how businesses report profits and manage taxes. The LIFO method—Last In, First Out—assigns the cost of the most recent purchases to the cost of goods sold, often reducing taxable income when prices rise. LIFO is one of several cost flow assumptions used in inventory accounting to determine how inventory costs are allocated […]
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How to Modernize Your Warehouse Without Starting Over
Q. If I want to improve my warehouse performance, do I really need a brand-new facility or a full retrofit? A. Not at all. That’s one of the biggest misconceptions out there. Companies often think they need to spend heavily on a new facility to upgrade with automation or increase capacity—but that’s usually because they’re […]
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4 Ways a 3PL Can Help Shippers Navigate Tariff Volatility
Relying on a good third-party logistics (3PL) partner can help you manage tariff volatility. Here’s how:
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How Shippers Can Prepare for NMFC Changes
In the world of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, upcoming changes to the NMFC classification system loom large. The impact on freight rates could vary. Here’s what to expect:
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Smart Load Planning for Smarter Warehousing: Optimizing Warehouse Operations in an Era of Ecommerce Growth
Q. How are modern warehouses evolving—and what role does smart load planning play? A. Warehouses today are under pressure like never before. Ecommerce growth has driven order volumes through the roof, while customer expectations for fast, damage-free delivery continue to rise. At the same time, warehouses face labor shortages, rising costs, and limited space. Smart […]
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How to Make Floor Loading An Efficient Shipping Option
Few things are more costly than having empty space in your shipments. Floor-loading can help make each load more efficient compared to pallet loads, deflating the amount of air in each trailer. The majority of container imports are floor-loaded to maximize each expensive shipment. While palletized loads are more common in domestic shipments, floor loading […]
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10 Tips to Help 3PLs Stay Ahead with the Right WMS
The right warehouse management system (WMS) can transform how 3PLs operate.
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Smart Stack: Pallets Load Up Innovation
The seemingly simple pallet is growing more sophisticated as new innovations strengthen an already critical asset.
Read More10 Tips for Reducing Transportation Costs
Leveraging the right transportation strategies, tools, and insights can help optimize operations and deliver outstanding service at a reduced cost.
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The Future of Predictive Shipping and the Amazon Advantage
The future of predictive shipping will be defined not by a single end-to-end platform but by the ability to integrate and optimize across a fragmented supply chain ecosystem.
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Everything You Need to Know About Demand Forecasting: Types, Methods, Benefits and Examples
Businesses need to stay ahead in a fast-moving market. Strong demand forecasting helps companies make better decisions, reduce risk, and stay ready for sudden changes.
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Warehouse Success: Speed Up, Spend Less
When managing today’s warehouses, velocity and value are non-negotiable. From predictive AI to flexible robotics, warehouses are cutting costs and accelerating fulfillment without breaking the bank—or the back. Here’s how smart strategies and lean tech help companies gain ground by moving faster and spending smarter.
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
GOOD WORKS: The CMA CGM Foundation will produce and deploy 10 PharmaBox units, which enhance access to medicines and healthcare in numerous humanitarian crisis zones across Africa. The units will be installed in Chad, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, and Mozambique, with deployment to be adjusted as humanitarian needs evolve.
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Improving Visibility for Automotive Rail Shippers
Advanced technologies powered by AI and machine learning are being applied to the location, condition, and status data generated by some 1.6 million railcars moving across the North American network every day. Here’s how automotive shippers can now turn rail logistics into a competitive advantage.
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AI-Driven Planning Connects StarTech.com to Supply Chain Clarity
StarTech.com, which offers hardware that helps information technology professionals solve connectivity and business challenges, has grown during all but two of the 40 years it has been in business. “We’re optimistic about the future,” says Ted Wenger, the company’s vice president, operations.
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75 Green Supply Chain Partners
From the highway to the warehouse, from the skies to the docks, these 75 standout companies don’t just provide supply chain solutions—they’re moving the needle on sustainability.
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Will More U.S. Companies Turn to Nearshoring to Diversify Supply Chains in the Next Five Years?
Nearshoring will accelerate as companies respond to climate risks, economic uncertainty, and shifting trade policies. Tariffs and global disruptions are pushing businesses to reassess supply chains for greater resilience and efficiency. In today’s fast-moving environment, nearshoring strikes the right balance between speed, risk mitigation, and cost. –Mita Gupta Executive Vice President and Global Business Unit […]
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Inventory Planning: What It Is, Importance, and Challenges
Running out of stock or holding too much inventory can ruin profit margins, cause customer dissatisfaction, and throw operations off balance. Businesses that ignore planning often face lost sales, cash issues, and wasted storage space. Whether managing a retail store, manufacturing line, or online shop, one thing is clear: inventory planning is not optional. Smart […]
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Top 20 Essential Fleet Management Strategies for Maximum Efficiency and Safety
Managing a fleet without a clear plan often leads to chaos—higher fuel costs, increased vehicle downtime, and frustrated fleet managers. Strong fleet management strategies act as the foundation for smarter, safer, and more cost-effective fleet operations. These strategies cover everything from vehicle maintenance and driver behavior to fuel efficiency and operational efficiency. With the […]
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