Why Every Freight Mode Matters More Than Ever
Q. Why does every freight mode matter more than ever? A. Transportation markets are often discussed as separate segments: truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), rail, parcel, and intermodal. In reality, they operate as one interconnected ecosystem. When capacity or pricing changes in one mode, the effects rarely stay contained. Understanding those relationships helps shippers make better […]
Fewer Containers, Same Freight: The Overweight Corridor Advantage
If you move heavyweight containers or food-grade freight through Southern California, it’s worth knowing whether you’re shipping more boxes than you need to.
Project Logistics: Stranger Than Fiction
Five tigers. 126 tons of the Berlin Wall. A military aircraft. Ripening mangoes. Project logistics handles cargo that falls outside established shipping rulebooks.
Building the Connected Warehouse
Materials handling innovations help warehouses and distribution centers steadily move past fully manual operations, boosting speed and efficiency in the process. Next, the focus shifts to integrating these disparate technologies into a single, cohesive ecosystem.
How 9/11 Impacts Supply Chain Security Over Two Decades Later
The security and compliance systems built after September 11, 2001 still govern how goods move across U.S. borders today.
10 Tips for Bringing Integrated Intelligence to Your Supply Chain Data
Shippers have access to more supply chain data than ever before, but more data doesn’t necessarily lead to better decisions. When information is fragmented across systems, delayed by reporting cycles or viewed without the right business context, even valuable insights can arrive too late to make a difference. The next evolution in logistics technology is […]
How to Improve Your Warehouse Picking Process During Peak Seasons and Returns
Improving a warehouse picking process doesn’t always require a major automation project. Address one bottleneck at a time and expand capabilities as your needs evolve.
10 Tips to Reduce Hidden Costs in Your Supply Chain
Sharp-eyed supply chain leaders closely watch metrics that include labor costs and inventory levels. But some of the biggest expenses don’t show up as budget line items. Product damage, equipment downtime, and other inefficiencies can quickly, yet quietly, chip away at profitability. Uncovering hidden costs helps supply chain managers improve performance while staying focused on the big picture.
Preserving the Perishable: Cold Chain Solutions Stay Fresh
With consumers demanding more fresh foods and product integrity at a premium, shippers turn to providers equipped to navigate a volatile and demanding landscape.
Barcode Inventory Systems: What, Why, and How to Implement In Your Business
Inventory control sits at the center of every product-based business. Whether you run a five-person ecommerce shop or manage stock across multiple locations, knowing exactly what you have, where it is, and when to reorder determines whether you hit revenue targets or watch sales slip away. The days of spreadsheets and clipboard counts keeping pace […]
10 Tips for Smarter Spotting and Shuttling: Service, Safety, and Continuous Improvement
The best logistics partners are not just vendors; they want you to win. They lead with service, safety, and continuous improvement, and use all three to actually save you money. It matters, because poor yard operations are costly: driver detention alone cost the trucking industry $15.1 billion in 2023, with 72 million gallons of fuel […]
Analysts Warn of Record El Niño as Supply Chain Strain Compounds
Record El Niño expected as shippers contend with Panama Canal draft cuts, a contested Strait of Hormuz, and aging U.S. infrastructure. Dragonfly from Dow Jones risk analysts discuss where shippers are most exposed this fall.
Infographic: Logistics Tech’s $100 Million Club
Inbound Logistics · M&A Tracker Logistics Tech’s $100 Million Club Four supply chain technology acquisitions, including Descartes’ recent purchase of Tai Software, carried a publicly disclosed price of $100 million or more. Many of the segment’s largest deals, however, have been executed without disclosing pricing information at all. 4 Deals with disclosed value ≥$100MSept 2025 […]
IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
The CMA CGM Notre Dame, the largest LNG-powered containership in the world, made its maiden call in Shanghai on May 25. The ship measures 400 meters long and carries up to 24,212 TEU. Beyond LNG propulsion, the vessel features an aerodynamic windshield to reduce energy consumption, capacity for 1,600 reefer plugs, and AI-assisted route optimization.
Delivering the Route to a More Efficient Fleet
Richard’s Building Supply maintains operations in more than 60 locations across 14 states. Even so, it managed and tracked its fleet of several hundred vehicles via “a paper-process with old-fashioned delivery boards and a GPS system,” says Jenny Vetter, the company’s logistics manager.
Supply Chain Data Mistakes to Avoid
When supply chain data is wrong, everything downstream suffers. A connected data strategy can stop mistakes before they start.
AI Supply Chain Use Cases: Where It Delivers Value
AI’s potential in supply chains seems boundless. But what do industry insiders see in terms of quantifiable efficiency gains? Does artificial intelligence measure up? Short answer: in spots.
2026 Inbound Logistics Top 100 Truckers
In a freight market defined by turbulence, which carriers dominate? Inbound Logistics’ annual list of the Top 100 Truckers reveals the leaders who are thriving by focusing on technology, unmatched efficiency, and a diversified service portfolio. From logistics giants to specialized haulers, the 2026 list showcases how the best in the business are adapting to new trade policies and an evolving economic landscape.
Warehouse Robots At Your Service
Offering increased integration options and AI enhancements, warehouse automation systems give workers an even greater assist.
Top 10 3PLs: Readers’ Choice Excellence Awards
The votes have been counted and the accolades noted: According to our readers, these third-party logistics providers are extra, extra!
Port Update: Shoring Up Supply Chains
Far more than cargo docks, ports and port-supporting organizations lift their communities and spur economic development.
When Shared Warehousing Beats Signing a Warehouse Lease
The lease proposal has been on your desk for a week. The term is five years. The footprint is bigger than you need, because everyone says buy for the peak. Meanwhile, your building is full. Receiving is staging pallets in trailers, and outbound is slipping. Before you sign, price the other path. Shared warehousing through […]
Fit Happens When You Start With Curiosity
Every distribution operation has its own rhythm. Different products, different volumes, different growth plans, different budgets. Which makes you wonder why so many material handling system providers equip systems with capacity or features that you don’t need — or under-spec and leave out ones that you do. At LogistiQ, we believe the best material handling […]
Descartes Acquires Tai Software for $100 Million
Descartes Acquires Tai Software in $100 Million Deal to Expand Freight Brokerage Platform
4 Labor Disputes Reshaping Supply Chain Operations Right Now
Labor disruption is a top concern for supply chain leaders, and multiple disputes over the last few months have multiplied the impact of ongoing shortages.
3PLs Slam Volatility
For today’s shippers, survival in a volatile market requires more than just a reliable delivery partner. As supply chains face evolving regulations and unpredictable consumer behavior, third-party logistics providers take on an expanded role. Here’s how they help shippers achieve supply chain stability.
No One Moves Freight Alone. IMCs and 3PLs Determine Who Wins.
Freight markets shift in cycles. This one is being driven largely by trucking, not intermodal, with capacity attrition pushing freight to rail. Whether intermodal keeps that freight is a different question, and the answer starts with a function most of the industry still gets wrong. It’s the function that intermodal marketing companies perform every day […]
Panama Canal Queue-Jump Fee Passes $4M as Iran War Reroutes Global Shipping
By Ashley Prince | August 14, 2026 An empty liquefied petroleum gas tanker, the G. Arete, will cut the Panama Canal queue next week after paying $4.6 million, according to a shipping report seen by Bloomberg. The payment is the highest publicly reported queue-jump fee to date, above the prior high of $3.975 million paid by […]
Uniting the Public and Private Sectors to Achieve High-Stakes Goals
With a lifelong immersion in politics and business, Eugene Laney, president and CEO of the AAEI, values the art of listening, the power of public-private partnerships, and adaptability as the ultimate trade secret.
Why Growing Companies Wait Too Long to Adopt a TMS (And What it Costs)
Growth is a positive signal that organizations work toward. But what happens when transportation starts absorbing the strain?
How to Maintain Sustainability, Even During Disruptions
Supply chain disruptions have a way of stripping operations down to their essentials. In these moments, sustainability programs can easily be treated as optional—more of a “nice to have” than a core business necessity. But this is an outdated and strategically perilous mindset.
Brent Hagan Puts His Stamp On Direct Mail Delivery
Success when joining an established organization like Lob, a technology-enabled logistics network for direct mail, requires balancing fresh perspectives with a deep respect for the people who built the business. I recognize the expertise of the team—they are the experts in our industry, our customers, and the culture that makes Lob unique. At the same […]
Rethinking Supply Chain Strategy In an Era of Persistent Volatility
Q. What’s different about what shippers are facing in 2026 versus prior years of disruption? A. Over the past five or six years, supply chains have been challenged like almost never before. A first round of tariffs, then COVID, then more tariffs, various conflicts, and now renewed trade policy volatility. As I’ve described it, it’s […]
Overcoming Geopolitical Uncertainty and Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Q. What are some notable shifts and opportunities facing the freight market? A. Many consumers of raw and finished commodities continue to search for alternative sources—enter Latin and South America. These channels heading both north and south are becoming more favorable than ever. The border between Mexico and the United States has seen its challenges, […]
Creating a Responsive and Scalable Rail Supply Chain
Q. What are the biggest challenges facing rail shippers today? A. Rail shippers aren’t dealing with a lack of data—they’re dealing with too much of it in too many places. Across the supply chain, information is often fragmented across multiple systems, spreadsheets, and carrier touchpoints. At the same time, many organizations lack a rail strategy […]
6 Types of Logistics Strategies
Do you own a business, manage a supply chain, or work in logistics? Understanding the types of logistics strategies is essential for business owners, supply chain professionals, and logistics managers who want to optimize operations, reduce costs, and meet customer expectations. Knowing the different logistics strategies helps you streamline the movement, storage, and flow of […]
A Sustainable Partnership Provides a Custom Solution: Reusable Packaging
For 30 years, MD Logistics has served the pharmaceutical industry. The third-party logistics provider builds customized solutions to fit their clients’ unique supply chain needs.
Keeping Freight Moving Through A Critical Transition
As Ahold Delhaize USA brought inbound freight management back in-house, Trinity Logistics helped ensure freight kept moving without disruption.
3PL Delivers Supply Chain Makeover for Beauty Company
Providing advanced ecommerce fulfillment, specialized hazmat handling, and intelligent shipping optimization, Verst Logistics streamlined and integrated its client’s supply chain operations.
Build the Capability to Respond Fast
The margin between a manageable delay and a costly stoppage is razor-thin and continues to narrow. So if you’re preparing for disruption, you’re already behind.
Barrett Distribution Centers: Turning a Security Challenge into a Cost-Savings Win
At Barrett Distribution Centers, we’re always looking for ways to do more than just move product — we want to move the needle for our customers. This case study is a great example of what happens when a strong partnership, some honest problem-solving, and the right technology come together.
Robots Take On Warehousing’s Hardest Jobs
Warehousing jobs are getting harder to fill, and leaders are increasingly looking to robots to pick up the slack.
Trump Administration Launches “Freedom Haulers” to Steer Veterans Toward CDLs
Interagency campaign shortens the runway from military service to a commercial license, as DOT pairs the recruitment push with continued enforcement against non-domiciled drivers.
Freight Damage: The Claim Is Only a Fraction of the Cost
Most companies measure the claim. The smartest companies measure business impact.**
Building a Quality-Driven Cold Chain For Temperature-Sensitive Freight
How process alignment, monitoring, and documentation are reshaping expectations beyond temperature control
The Retail Freight Strategy That Gives Shippers an Edge
As the supply chain moves from back-office function to board-level priority, one logistics strategy has become a powerful tool for shippers: retail freight consolidation.
The New Operating Model For Warehouse Performance
Four pillars of high-performing operations have emerged: workforce resilience, operational flexibility, automation readiness, and performance management.
When P&L Stalls: What Your Freight Metrics Are Telling You
When profitability stalls, freight data often reveals where margin is quietly being lost.
Your Inbound Program Works. Can It Scale?
What separates good inbound operations from great ones is how, and whether, the way you manage it today can handle where your business is going.
What’s One Underrated Leadership Skill in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?
Constraint awareness. Constant market shifts demand prioritization and creative workarounds. Effective leaders target the biggest bottlenecks rather than perfecting every link. By partnering with teams to identify root causes, they resolve issues faster and keep operations moving forward. –Davey Miller Chief Operating Officer CMC Leading through ambiguity. In fast-moving operations, plans break. The strongest leaders […]
Two Electric Vehicle Updates & Other Supply Chain News
Electric Trucks Earn Their Keep Early adopters in Europe are making a strong case for electrifying freight. The Öko-Institut surveyed 57 German companies that had been running heavy electric trucks for at least one year, and 93% of respondents report being satisfied or very satisfied with their vehicles. Survey respondents are customers of Daimler Truck’s […]
Verst Logistics Names Todd Johnson Next CEO
Verst Logistics has named Todd Johnson as its next CEO, effective August 1. Johnson currently serves as president and chief operating officer, a title he’s held since 2019. He will retain the president role alongside his new CEO duties. Johnson brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the position. In his current role, […]
2026 Inbound Logistics Perspectives 3PL Market Research Report
The 21st annual 3PL market survey breaks the news about how third-party logistics providers and the shippers they serve navigate headline-making trends and developments in the sector.
DOJ’s Trade Fraud Task Force Hits $1 Billion in Recoveries
By Ashley Prince | July 15, 2026 The Justice Department’s Trade Fraud Task Force has crossed $1 billion in recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and charged losses. The announcement came in July 2026, less than a year after its August 2025 inception. For manufacturers and importers, as well as their logistics partners, these cases can provide context around which […]
The Crew Behind Your Cargo: Why Seafarer Shortages Are the Supply Chain Risk Nobody Is Tracking
Supply chain managers have learned to track everything: port congestion, container availability, fuel surcharges, canal transit times. Yet the single input that keeps every one of those variables moving — the people who actually operate the ships — rarely appears on a risk dashboard. That is a blind spot the industry can no longer afford.
Retailers Are Racing to Beat Tariffs. Is Your Warehouse Network Ready?
The Logistics Managers’ Index came in at 71.1 for June, up 1.6 points from May.
Leading With Passion and Focusing on That “One Thing”
A culture built on trust, the courage to do what’s right, and setting “big, hairy, audacious goals” guides Bristlecone CEO Lakshmanan Chidambaram through the unpredictable era of global supply chain disruption.
Supply Chain Trends: RFID, AI Robots, Reverse Logistics & More
RFID Rollout: Embedding Sensing In Supply Chains To phase out manual scanning, UPS is rolling out radio frequency identification (RFID) package sensing across its U.S. small package network, expanding shipment visibility from pickup through delivery. The technology is now in U.S. package delivery vehicles and delivery facilities, as well as on every package shipped through […]
2026 Top 100 3PLs
Inbound Logistics’ annual Top 100 3PL Providers list identifies the top logistics partners capable of keeping global trade moving. As corporate supply chains face a critical turning point, businesses increasingly rely on these elite 3PL partners to build operational resilience.
17 High-Impact Moves for a Sustainable Supply Chain
Sustainability initiatives can improve a company’s supply chain performance, as well as its environmental footprint. These strategies can help you go green.
On-Site Container Storage: A Flexible Answer to the Warehouse Capacity Squeeze
Warehouse space is one of the least flexible lines on a logistics budget. A lease is a multi-year commitment sized to a forecast, yet the demand it serves is rarely steady. Seasonal peaks, promotional surges, new product launches, and the safety stock rebuilt after a supply disruption all push storage requirements up and down on […]
Tone Up for the GLP-1 Slimdown
As an estimated 12% of U.S. adults take appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications, the supply chain effects are far-reaching—from skinnier truckloads to increased apparel returns. Get in shape for the changes ahead.
A Shipper’s Guide to Science-based Securement at High Altitudes
Which mile is more important in the shipping journey–the last mile or the highest mile?
10 Tips for Preventing Supply Chain Fraud
In 2025, retailers incurred $706 billion in returns, with about $100 billion of that value lost to preventable fraud and abuse, according to an Appriss Retail analysis. The following strategies can reduce fraud and protect profits along the supply chain.
Demand-Driven: When Pop Outruns Infrastructure
Cool isn’t a forecast. If you want to understand the difference between a high-growth pop business built on a disciplined supply chain management system that effectively matches demand to supply, and one struggling with a tale of inventory woe, look no further than one distribution center operated by Funko. A recent lawsuit against Funko reads […]
Cloud-Based TMS Streamlines Operations Into One Workflow
Helping teams eliminate duplicate data entry and move freight faster, Tai TMS brings quoting, booking, tracking, document management, audit, and invoicing into one connected workflow.
Strategic Stockpiles: Not the Ultimate Fix
Strategic stockpiles are unlikely to translate into consistently reliable access to supplies for companies. They are best viewed as a buffer that may buy time during a shock and, importantly, contain price volatility—rather than as a standalone sourcing strategy.
FedEx’s $1.4B Supply Chain Sale Triples CEVA’s North American Scale
By Ashley Prince | July 2, 2026 CMA CGM has agreed to purchase FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, a deal set to nearly triple the North American footprint of CEVA Logistics, the shipping group’s logistics arm. The acquisition is expected to close later this year, pending regulatory approval. It also comes bundled with a commercial […]
Six Technologies Reshaping Logistics Execution
Faced with rising customer expectations, labor shortages, and increasing pressure to operate sustainably, shippers and their logistics partners can no longer rely on yesterday’s processes. Digital logistics technologies help organizations scale rapidly as modernizing supply chains becomes a non-negotiable, especially in high variability situations like inbound workflows. Companies that embrace this new reality are already […]
Report: Supply Chains 2026
Supply chains are entering a new phase of transformation. What was once built around efficiency and cost is now being rebuilt around resilience, visibility, and the ability to execute reliably across increasingly complex global networks. Trade volatility, regulatory pressure, and the growing role of AI are reshaping how organizations plan, source, move, and manage goods […]
The Case Against Treating Micro-Fulfillment as a Permanent Model
Micro-fulfillment is having a moment. It is being framed as the inevitable next evolution of logistics: smaller footprints, closer to demand, faster delivery, lower risk. For some sectors, that narrative holds. For many others, it doesn’t.
Carrier Fraud Prevention: Who’s Really Vetting Your Carriers?
Q. Carrier fraud is getting a lot of attention across the industry right now. Where does the problem actually come from? A. Public load boards. Carrier fraud does not typically originate with shippers—it originates on public load boards that lack user subscription vetting controls. When a broker posts a load to a public board to […]
Logistics In Hawaii: Sustaining Supply Chains
Logistics companies serving the Hawaiian Islands cultivate resilience while navigating unique challenges, including unpredictable weather events.
Order Cycle Time: Definition, How to Measure, and Why It Matters
Every business that ships products to customers depends on one metric more than almost any other: order cycle time. This figure tells you how long it takes an order to travel from the moment a customer places it to the moment it lands on their doorstep, and it touches nearly every function within a supply […]
Chemical Logistics: Solving the Equation
As complexity multiplies and challenges compound, these providers are formulating solutions to move chemical products across a range of modes—safely, securely, and reliably.
Cash to Cash Time: Definition, Calculation, and Ways to Improve
Managing working capital effectively is a top priority for modern supply chain and logistics professionals. A critical metric used to evaluate this efficiency is cash to cash time. This metric serves as a vital indicator of financial health and operational agility across the enterprise. This informational article provides a comprehensive overview of the net operating […]
DOE Injects $17.5 Billion Into Nuclear Supply Chain to Head Off Long-Lead Bottlenecks
By Amy Roach | June 23, 2026 Building a nuclear reactor in America has historically been a high-stakes, logistical nightmare with multi-year delays and busted budgets as par for the course. Hyper-specialized components that take years just to order, let alone forge, add to the challenge. Now, the federal government is trying a radically different […]
Has Vendor Vetting Become Security Theater?
In 1787, Russian minister Grigory Potemkin built fake settlements along the Dnieper River to impress empress Catherine II during her tour of Crimea. The hollow facades were painted to look like thriving villages. While the empress saw prosperity, behind the walls stood empty fields.
What Are Major Pitfalls to Using Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chains?
Too much noise. In global, multi-tier supply chains, critical supplier information is often unavailable or inconsistent, leading to misleading outputs or excessive “noise” from irrelevant risk flags. Focus on strengthening data foundations, embedding human-in-the-loop validation, and prioritizing practical integration and usability across internal teams and supplier networks. –Marissa Licursi Director Grant Thornton Stax Data distrust. […]
Pallets, Elevated
Afterthought, no more. Supporting sustainability initiatives and automated operations, pallet solutions lift their profile.
Building a Healthcare Supply Chain For the Future
Philip Hampden Smith is senior vice president of supply, North America, at Reckitt, the company behind multiple hygiene and health brands, including Mucinex, Lysol, Finish, Biofreeze, Airborne, Durex, K-Y, and Neuriva.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AI-Powered Robotics
↓ ZeeBot. The new rack-climbing warehouse robot from Cainiao, an ecommerce logistics and technology provider, can climb up racking five stories high in as fast as 10 seconds. Designed to connect multiple operational links, ZeeBot can help warehouses move beyond point automation to AI-scheduled, end-to-end multi-robot collaboration. The solution also increases storage density, improving space […]
Why the Best Logistics Operations Never Stop Improving
In logistics and supply chain operations, change is constant. Customer expectations, labor conditions, demand patterns, technology, and costs are always moving. Continuous improvement gives organizations a disciplined way to adapt, improve, and create lasting value. In this Q&A, Tony Viguerie, director of continuous improvement at Saddle Creek Logistics Services, explains why continuous improvement should be […]
Why Supply Chain AI Fails
The difference between successful and stalled AI implementations is the strength of the data foundation that makes outputs reliable and actionable. Closing this gap starts with recognizing where initiatives falter.
4 Most Critical Less-than-Truckload (LTL) KPIs for Shippers
Transportation spend is the most significant portion of overall supply chain costs, with the average company typically allocating 7% to 10% of their annual sales revenue towards transportation expenses. From manufacturing to retail, optimizing less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is essential. It helps you control costs to avoid overpaying while still managing the complexities of commingled freight, […]
Driverless Trucks Are Already Delivering to Walmart. Can Your Operation Afford to Wait?
PepsiCo has 41 driverless trucks on the road. The economics are starting to make sense for other companies, too.
10 Tips for Managing Supply Chain Risk
These strategies help CPG brands minimize disruption, protect in-stocks and maintain compliance with increasingly complex retail requirements so they can navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Commanding Attention: Autonomous Tech Makes Gains
Companies are logging supply chain autonomy milestones with real-world testing and completed runs across land, air, and sea.
Beyond Racking and WMS: The Overlooked Site-Readiness Checklist for New Logistics Facilities
A new logistics facility can look ready long before it actually is. The racking is in. The WMS is configured. Labor has been lined up. The grand opening date is sitting on everyone’s calendar. Then the last week before go-live turns messy because the practical details were treated like finishing touches instead of operating requirements. […]
Beyond the Build: Updating the Next Gen Warehouse
To reset operations effectively amidst ongoing labor constraints and market uncertainty, warehouse leaders are implementing technology and enhancing processes to develop operations that are streamlined, flexible, and intelligent.
AI and TMS Integration
For decades, the core transportation management system (TMS) served as the reliable engine of enterprise logistics. Today, an exciting age of enhancement is upon us and just in time, too. In an era defined by volatile supply chains and unpredictable disruptions, static planning is legacy. But guess what? You need not completely replace legacy TMS […]
The Fertilizer Bottleneck Hiding Behind Food Prices
Food prices usually get noticed at the grocery shelf. A tomato costs more. A bag of flour feels oddly expensive. A restaurant menu quietly drops a side dish or raises the price of a bowl by a dollar. By then, the real story is already old. Some of the pressure started months earlier, before the […]
Top Logistics Companies and Supply Chain Solutions
Inbound Logistics highlights leading providers helping businesses navigate today’s rapidly evolving transportation and supply chain environment. These sponsors deliver the solutions, technology, and expertise companies need to improve efficiency and strengthen supply chain performance.
How the Freight Industry Is Fighting Back Against Fraud
Amazon and other industry players are deploying identity verification, AI monitoring, and law enforcement partnerships to combat a spike in deceptive freight pickup schemes.
IN BRIEF: The Latest Supply Chain, Freight Tech Updates
Yang Ming’s YM Willpower completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering in Singapore. Now serving Yang Ming’s Far East – Mediterranean MD2 service, YM Willpower is the first vessel in the company’s 2026 roll-out of newly built 15,500-TEU class container vessels primarily fueled by LNG.
What’s One Costly Assumption in Logistics or Supply Chain Management?
Treating turnover as a normal expense. Losing skilled people disrupts workflows, slows productivity, and increases recruiting and training costs. A better approach is investing in retention as an operational strategy—strong leadership, clear career paths, and engagement systems. Keeping great talent is far cheaper and helps protect service levels, culture, and supply chain stability. –Rebecca Wilson […]
Net Weight vs. Tare Weight vs. Gross Weight: A Comprehensive Guide
The complexity of shipping and logistics often rests on understanding a few fundamental measurements. For businesses involved in manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain management, distinguishing between net weight vs tare weight is critical. These terms—along with gross weight—are the pillars of accurately calculating shipping costs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining safety across transportation networks. Failing […]
What Is a Distribution Center? Definition, Uses, and Benefits
If you’ve engaged in eCommerce, you can attest to how hassle-free it has become to buy products online. The reason behind this efficiency in online shopping is distribution centers. They facilitate easy purchases and more convenient shipping times. With the rapid surge of eCommerce companies, distribution centers are becoming essential in streamlining the logistics process. […]
Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions With These AI Hacks
Port slowdowns, supplier failures, and demand surges tend to surface faster than traditional planning tools can respond. Artificial intelligence is changing the calculus by compressing the time between detection and decision. The three strategies below outline where AI delivers the most practical leverage: autonomous exception handling, scenario stress testing via digital twins, and unstructured data […]
How Adaptable Fulfillment Networks Strengthen Supply Chain Resiliency
Brian Mattingly, Executive Vice President, Operations at Saddle Creek Logistics Services, explains why resilient supply chains are now a cost-control strategy and a competitive advantage. Q. Why is supply chain resiliency so important right now? A. Supply chain resiliency is important because disruption is no longer an occasional event. It is part of the operating […]