Trucking’s Strategic Evolution
Trucking companies continue to transform their businesses, expanding beyond traditional transportation to offer a full spectrum of warehousing and supply chain solutions and navigate a changing marketplace.
Trucking Needs Government Actions Now
The precipitous fall-off in trucking capacity needs to be remedied by government actions at the state, local, and national levels. Yes, I know some people say the ebb and flow of market conditions will level-set what’s needed. I disagree and here’s why. Traditional economic cycles sometimes fall off and shipment levels drop. Smart truckers prepare […]
WMS 2025: Boosting Operations Beyond the Warehouse
Offering productivity improvements beyond the physical structure, a warehouse management system can serve as the hub for technologies that increase supply chain efficiencies. Here are three leading providers that can enable your warehouse to meet current and future demands.
Freight Bill Audit & Payment: The Key to Supply Chain Clarity
Amid rising tariffs, disruptions, and increasingly intricate supply chains, freight bill audit and payment providers are emerging as key partners—unlocking efficiencies with
data-driven insights that transform complexity into clarity.
Q4 Logistics Predictions; The Lowdown on Parcel Spend; Rural America’s Manufacturing Moment & Other Supply Chain News
Logistics and supply chain news and insights shaping the future of global logistics.
You Win! Gaming Reinforces Supply Chain Upskilling
From badges to patches, current and future supply chain practitioners rack up achievements and winning moves.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Warehouse Wearables
From wearable barcode scanners like the Rufus Scan2 to exoskeletons that provide dynamic lift assistance, here are some warehouse solutions that can improve productivity and reduce strain.
IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
CMA CGM Group entered into an agreement with energy company TotalEnergies to develop a logistics joint venture to implement and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply solution at the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Tariffs Are Unpredictable – Your Supply Chain Response Doesn’t Have to Be
Tariff management involves a series of tradeoffs. Making the necessary adjustments is rarely simple, but businesses must be proactive.
3PL vs 4PL: Their Key Differences and Benefits
Modern supply chain operations are no longer simple or linear. Companies now manage global sourcing, multiple vendors, shifting customer demands, and fast-changing technologies. Handling all this with outdated systems or siloed operations can lead to delays, wasted resources, and missed opportunities. Implementing an agile supply chain approach can help businesses adapt more quickly and efficiently. […]
Demand Planning vs Forecasting: Their Key Differences
Anticipating future customer demand in logistics is no longer optional. Companies that fail to plan risk excess inventory, late deliveries, and lost revenue. Accuracy in forecasting plays a critical role in ensuring the supply chain operates smoothly. Accurate demand forecasts are essential for optimizing inventory, reducing stock-outs, and improving overall supply chain efficiency. Understanding the […]
What Supply Chain Metrics Should Companies Watch in Uncertain Times?
How many touches an order has. How many resets and changes. How many times we say “uncertain times” (just kidding on this one). Our supply chains are becoming very complicated with IT and automation in an effort to cut cost and improve quality. But the top two show me that we are experiencing more loss […]
Preparing for Freight Classification Changes: Initial Steps and Long-Term Strategies
Q. What exactly is changing in the NMFC system—and when do these changes take effect? A. The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) underwent a radical update effective July 19, shifting to a more granular 13-sub provision density-based classification. This changes thousands of commodity codes, reclassifying them based on density, handling, stowability, and liability. We saw […]
The NMFC Overhaul: How Shippers Can Adjust to Updates
The changes to the NMFC classification system that took effect on July 19, 2025, have major implications on LTL shipping. The impact on freight rates varies. Here’s how to manage:
As Freight Fraud Evolves, Experts Urge New Guardrails
Stopping freight fraud requires constant vigilance, stronger safeguards, and a cultural shift toward zero trust. Technology also plays a crucial role.
11 Proven Ways to Collaborate With Your Transportation Partner
Transactional relationships are a thing of the past—collaboration is the only way to succeed in today’s volatile supply chain.
New U.S. Tariffs on Heavy Trucks and Pharmaceuticals Test Global Supply Chains
The latest U.S. tariff package targets imported heavy trucks and branded drugs, creating new challenges—and potential opportunities—for manufacturers, fleets, and global supply chains.
Bad, Awful, Dreadful: Pointing Out the Negatives So Our Industry Can Move Forward
A lifelong intermodalist reflects on the transportation industry, highlighting the flagrantly flawed and the consistently contentious.
Everything Businesses Need to Know About Freight Consolidation: Definition, Challenges, and Benefits
Paying more for half-empty trucks? That’s a clear signal something’s off in the shipping process. Many businesses waste money and resources without realizing that smarter logistics can change everything. Freight consolidation is the game-changer here. It’s the practice of combining multiple small shipments from various shippers into one shipment—a more efficient and cost-effective approach to […]
Uber Freight and Tesla, Watco and Intramotev: Two Tracks for Electrifying Logistics
Logistics companies are experimenting with EVs—but questions around cost, infrastructure, and scalability remain.
Supply Chain Reset: 7 Trends Remaking Manufacturing
Through reshoring, retooling, and redefining resilience, manufacturers are embracing a new normal shaped by volatility, vision, and the drive to stay ahead.
2025 Trucking Perspectives
In IL’s exclusive market research report, trucking companies and shippers reveal how they are adapting their services and expectations to meet new industry demands while navigating a challenging freight environment.
How to Stop the Ugly Parcel Problem Before It Stops You
Seeing more polybags in your operation? Don’t be alarmed. As packaging continues to shift, here’s how you can adapt your automation.
U.S. Ports Surging
These major U.S. gateways complete infrastructure updates and increase operational efficiency to support increasing cargo demands.
Chemical Supply Chain: What It Is, Challenges, and Management Strategies
Every product in the chemical industry depends on a reliable chemical supply chain. Chemical supply chains are often complex supply chains, involving intricate networks of suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners that must work together seamlessly. From raw materials to chemical products, each step requires careful coordination to keep production steady and safe. A chemical supply […]
Target Expands Next-Day Delivery, Raising the Stakes in Retail Logistics
The retail giant is shifting its fulfillment model to reach more customers, faster.
Warehouse Robotics: What It Is, Types, and How It Works
Warehouse robotics is changing how modern supply chains operate. Businesses today face rising demand, tighter delivery windows, and labor shortages. To keep up, they are investing in automation technology that transforms how warehouse tasks get done. In many warehouse environments, robots now handle everything from picking to transporting goods. These robotic systems boost warehouse productivity […]
Keep It Cool: Rolling Out High-Velocity Cold Chain Solutions
Increasingly dynamic and strategic, the global cold chain demands higher degrees of precision. Here are partners who can tackle complexity, ensure compliance, and deliver with speed and accuracy.
IoT Manufacturing: Components, Benefits, and Challenges
Factories are no longer just metal, noise, and manpower. Smart machines now collect data, talk to each other, and help manufacturers make faster, better decisions. Welcome to the age of IoT manufacturing, where efficiency and insight come from connected technology. Across the manufacturing industry, companies use IoT devices and smart sensors to track machines, boost […]
A Dose of Innovation Cures Healthcare Supply Chain Ailments
Pharma and healthcare supply chains evolve with intelligent systems and agile methods that ensure safety, speed, and stability under pressure. See how smart planning, cutting-edge tools, and future-ready systems are treating the sector’s aches and pains.
Partnership Fuels Digital Revolution
Container shipping has made significant strides in digital transformation—modernizing processes, improving transparency, and adopting more efficient ways of working. Much of this progress has been driven by major carriers through their involvement with the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA).
Building a Future-Proof Supply Chain
For business leaders and supply chain professionals, tariffs—and their impact on the cost, availability, and sourcing of critical parts and raw materials—are top of mind. In addition to tariffs, companies have faced persistent risks and disruptions since the pandemic five years ago. The “new normal” is a business environment defined by variability and complexity, affecting nearly every industry.
Why Brands Are Breaking Up with Their Multi-3PL Model
In 2025, companies are simplifying their supply chain by moving away from managing multiple third-party logistics (3PL) providers toward partnering with a single, end-to-end provider. This trend aims to solve the challenges that come from a split logistics operation, like inventory fragmentation and varied pricing structures.
Cloud-Based Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): What It Is, How It Works, and Benefits
Cloud-based warehouse management helps businesses improve inventory management, reduce errors, and gain real-time visibility across operations. Companies boost control, reduce costs, and adapt quickly to changes in the supply chain.
10 Tips for Storm-Proofing Your Shipments
You can’t control the weather, but you can weather-proof your shipments by taking steps to keep operations safe, compliant, and running smoothly.
Diego Fonseca Strikes The Right Chord
Diego Fonseca is leading the end-to-end inbound supply chain for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, which comprises sales and operations planning, replenishment, inventory management, and supplier relationships, as well as logistics and the supply chain center of excellence.
Car Carriers Bound For a New Horizon
Shipping line MOL is working on a second life for the roll-on/roll-off ships in its fleet—as floating data centers.
Veterans Find a New Frontline in Logistics
Military veterans bring grit, leadership, and a mission-first mindset to the logistics sector, proving to be the secret weapon in solving today’s tough supply chain challenges.
Specialized Transportation: Logistics on a Mission
Ingenious methods, precise planning, and customized solutions drive the movement of critical, oversized, and unique cargo worldwide.
Beyond the Buzz: Tariffs
Industry experts weigh in on the long-term impact of tariffs, exploring how digital logistics, regionalized trade, and the shift toward nearshoring and friendshoring are reshaping global supply chains.
2025 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 2025 list showcases how the best in the business are adapting to new trade policies and an evolving economic landscape.
What Is One Supply Chain “Trade-off” That Is Actually Not a Trade-off?
Costs down means performance is up. Not always. Cost control that eliminates waste and duplication is good; but if it squeezes R&D, product quality, etc. it will eventually bring down revenue and profit. Cost and performance (whether operational or financial) are not in a true trade-off like buying vs. saving, or insourcing vs. outsourcing. –Dr. […]
Real-Time Asset Data: A Game Changer
Too often, supply chain and yard operations rely on outdated systems to track high-value assets, leaving decision-makers without a clear picture of what’s where, when it moved last and how long it has been idle.
IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Samskip launched a new shortsea container service calling at the Port of Blyth, UK, enhancing multimodal connections between the UK and European trade hubs. The Blyth service provides weekly sailings between Blyth and Rotterdam, transshipment to European markets via Samskip’s hub network, and road and rail connections for inland distribution.
The Opportunity in Rural Last Mile; Unpacking Freight Underutilization; AI Moves from Hype to Impact & More Logistics and Supply Chain News
The latest insights on global supply chain trends, including the impact of AI, changes in last mile logistics, and optimizing freight utilization.
Waste Not, Win More: Smart Sustainability Drives Retail Growth
As the effects of climate change grow more apparent, consumers increasingly hold brands accountable for their sustainability practices. Fortunately, what’s good for the planet is also good for business.
Pick a 3PL That Evolves
Growth in 3PL solutions is influenced by your demands. Data shared by more than 200 3PLs and thousands of their customers for this year’s 3PL Perspectives survey offers the following key takeaways that can guide demand-driven enterprises as they seek to align with new partners. 3PLs go hybrid. The percentage of pure-play asset-based 3PLs has […]
Supply Chain AI Adoption Accelerates as Logistics Startup Augment Secures $85M Series A
With $110M raised in just five months, Augment’s AI assistant “Augie” is gaining traction across freight providers, signaling the rapid integration of automation in supply chain operations.
Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chains: Game On
From decision support to reverse logistics, here’s how AI activates supply chain capabilities and takes systems to another level.
Site Selection Best Practices: Location, Location…Logistics
It’s sometimes the overlooked factors–from labor pools to power grids–that define a truly efficient warehouse or distribution center site in today’s demanding supply chain landscape. Following these data-driven strategies will help you separate optimal site selection from costly mistakes.
NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe in response to rising demand for supply chain solutions.
Powering Growth Through Insights
Today’s complex business environment is marked by fluctuating demand, supply chain disruptions, cyber threats, changing fiscal policies, and regulatory shifts. Procurement professionals must balance cost-saving measures with a mandate to reduce risk, build resilience, enhance supplier relationships, and drive growth.
Rewiring the Waste Stream: Could Biomass Gasification Change the Logistics of Garbage?
A proposed biomass gasification facility in Orange County, New York, just cleared a major regulatory hurdle for construction and operation. And it isn’t just another piece of green tech — if it works, it could fundamentally shift how waste is collected, transported, and converted into energy across the region.
Carbon Neutral Shipping: What It Is, How It Works, and Benefits
Growing demand for greener logistics has made carbon-neutral shipping a key strategy for reducing carbon emissions and shrinking the carbon footprint of global trade. By adopting neutral shipping, companies help lower global greenhouse gas emissions, meet environmental goals, and stay relevant in a fast-changing market.
Digital Twins in Logistics: What They Are, How They Work, and Benefits
Digital twins in logistics turn live data into smart decisions. These models improve planning, boost speed, and raise accuracy across modern supply chain management strategies.
Supply Chain Predictive Analytics: What It Is, Key Components, and Benefits
Supply chain predictive analytics helps companies navigate uncertainty, reduce waste, and make better decisions using real-time data and intelligent forecasting. By applying predictive analytics in supply, teams improve supply chain management, cut delays, and align with future trends.
Lean Meets Green: How Smart Supply Chains Cut Waste
Many companies are beginning to realize that Lean and Green are not necessarily contradictory but can be mutually beneficial. Conflicts may arise, for example, when Lean supply chains employ a just-in-time approach involving smaller, more frequent deliveries, which can result in higher CO2 emissions and increased energy consumption.
Karla Trotman: Wired to Reshape Manufacturing
From cutting wires for quarters to leading a multi-million-dollar electronics company, Karla Trotman says legacy, grit, and humility power her approach to business, family, and the future of American manufacturing.
9 Best Practices for Global Logistics Management
In a climate of uncertainty and disruption, companies that prioritize visibility, sophisticated tech, empowered teams, and trusted collaboration are building more resilient, responsive global supply chains.
Changing Your TMS Isn’t as Painful as You Think
Coming from someone who has been through multiple transportation management system (TMS) transitions, the initial thoughts of it can be daunting: “How will a new system affect my current workflows? How long will it take to learn where everything is? Will it have the same button and perform the same function that I’ve been used to for the past five years?”
WHAT’S THE WORD: The Language of Logistics
From the difference between a duty and tariff to why you should pay attention to tail inventory, here’s how to speak supply chain.
Staying Ahead of the Curve: 7 Key Regulatory Changes Impacting Global Transportation
As transportation regulations increasingly emphasize transparency and timely information, staying informed is key. Here are seven critical regulatory updates—including de minimis rule changes, new international data requirements, and cyberattack reporting—that will significantly impact shippers and demand proactive compliance strategies.
Echo’s $9.8M Logistics Play: Dodging Tariffs, Delivering Savings
When trade tremors hit, hydrogen health tech company Echo didn’t flinch. Faced with looming tariffs and rising risk, the wellness brand moved fast—overhauling its supply chain, shifting manufacturing to the Philippines, and saving nearly $10 million in one year. Here’s a firsthand account of how smart logistics made it possible.
Experience the Future of Supply Chain & Warehousing Technology at IntraLogisteX in Miami Beach
IntraLogisteX, the premier free-to-attend trade show and conference for logistics, supply chain, and warehousing professionals, returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center on September 17–18, 2025. This event brings together the industry’s innovators, thought leaders, and cutting-edge technology under one roof.
6 Ways to Make Must-Arrive-By Dates Work for You
If you’ve shipped into big box retailers in the past 15 years, you’ve undoubtedly encountered Must-Arrive-By-Dates (MABDs), the protocol implemented by Walmart, Target, and others during the early days of retail’s data revolution. MABDs allow shippers to meet time-sensitive demands with confidence, while avoiding unpleasant fines. Additional non-compliance on shipments can also lower your overall scorecard, leading to being downgraded as a supplier.
IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Lynden Air Cargo is partnering with Moog Inc. to upgrade its fleet of Lockheed Model 382G Hercules (L-382G) aircraft with the Genesys Avionics Suite. The avionics and autopilot modernization program includes the installation of equipment, software updates, and integration testing. The first aircraft is scheduled for completion in 2026.
Sunset Opens New Windows for VEKA
When working to provide its customers with innovative window and door systems along with multiple rail and deck solutions, VEKA Inc. emphasizes quality service, transparency, and accountability. However, a previous logistics partner’s shift to a more automated approach degraded responsiveness and service. VEKA sought a new logistics partner that was similarly committed to service and reliability. It found a match with Sunset Transportation.
How Automation, Data, and Demand Are Reshaping Warehouses
Warehousing and distribution remain a cornerstone of logistics operations. Effective strategies are essential to ensure the timely and efficient flow of goods from manufacturers to consumers. Businesses must constantly adapt and innovate to meet the dynamic needs of stakeholders and customers.
Predictive Analytics in Inventory Management: Definition, How It Works, and Benefits
As markets shift quickly and supply chains grow more complex, predictive analytics inventory management has become a key strategy for staying ahead. It uses historical data, algorithms, and statistical models to improve how businesses handle stock, supply chain operations, and customer demand Instead of reacting to problems after they happen, companies can now use predictive […]
Warehouse Robotics Gain Picking Prowess
Making advancements in dexterity and finesse, warehouse robots take on more supply chain applications.
End-to-End Visibility: The See-Through Supply Chain
In an era of constant disruption, supply chain leaders seek end-to-end visibility solutions to gain transparency from origin to final mile. The clarity that comes with supply chain X-ray vision helps them detect issues early, respond quickly, and build a resilient, agile network.
Can We Jumpstart American Shipbuilding?
In 80 years, U.S. shipbuilding has gone from producing record numbers of hulls during World War II—representing roughly 60% of global merchant tonnage—to just 0.1% today. President Trump’s executive order on “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” aims to reverse this decline.
Panasonic’s $4 Billion Battery Factory Set to Transform U.S. EV Supply Chain
This state-of-the-art facility will ramp up domestic EV battery production, helping reduce reliance on overseas suppliers and supporting faster, more sustainable vehicle manufacturing.
Top 10 3PLs: Readers’ Choice Excellence Awards
The tally is in. These third-party logistics providers rounded up the most votes and won reader applause.
3PLs Keep the Beat
In today’s high-stakes, high-speed global supply chain, third-party logistics providers are more than just behind-the-scenes players—they’re the drummers keeping time, driving rhythm, and keeping operations in sync. Discover how agile, tech-savvy 3PLs help shippers stay resilient, responsive, and right on beat.
Radeberger Brews A Smarter Supply Chain
In the beverage industry, everything is fluid. Production and sales volumes are heavily dependent on both market trends and raw materials availability. The slightest change in the sequence of processes—production, filling, distribution, or the return of empty bottles and containers—has immediate ramifications for the entire supply chain. How is it possible, under such conditions, to optimize both production capacities and route planning over the long term?
Seeing Clearly: How CLI’s AI System Transformed Quality Control
One plant. One challenge. One breakthrough—now transforming many. CLI’s proprietary vision-based AI solution redefines quality control.
Taiwan Expo USA 2025: Elevating Innovation, Culture, and U.S.-Taiwan Partnership
Nation’s Largest Taiwan Expo is Free and Open to the Public
Transportation Risk Management: What It Is, Types, and How to Choose
Learn how transportation risk management helps supply chains minimize disruption and improve resilience. Explore risk types, mitigation strategies, and how to choose the right solution for your business.
120-Ton Advantage: Meeting Critical Deadlines for Heavy Haul Cross-Border Shipments
Landstar’s exclusive, 120-ton overhead bridge crane, located in Laredo, Texas, ensures seamless transloading for heavy haul freight at a critical U.S.-Mexico gateway.
Overcoming Geopolitical Uncertainty and Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Q. What are the biggest challenges facing the freight market? A. The most obvious answer is the ever-changing geopolitical landscape. Globally there have been some headwinds in the trade routes, with many ocean carriers shifting how they operate. Tariffs have certainly forced many to shift aspects of their supply chain or for some, unfortunately, halt […]
Decommissioning and Reconfiguring an Aging Cryptocurrency Data Center in Texas
Logistics Plus® LP Crypto Mission Critical™ provides an end-to-end supply chain solution with installation services, extended workforce, and complete inventory visibility, reducing costs and enhancing ROI for the client.
Alaska Marine Lines Supports FEMA Hawaii Housing Project
Alaska Marine Lines transported three barge loads of modular housing units from Seattle to Maui to support a FEMA project assisting in the Lahaina fire rebuild efforts.
Rail Shipping: How to Future-Proof and Streamline Your Operations
One of the biggest challenges in rail logistics is that data is everywhere but rarely connected. To move toward a centralized system, shippers need to simplify and modernize their processes, from phasing out spreadsheets and manual methods, consolidating systems to building flexibility and redundancy into operations.
2025 Inbound Logistics Perspectives: 3PL Market Research Report
Amid policy shifts and uncertainty, geopolitical volatility, and fast-rising new technology solutions, third-party logistics (3PL) providers are adopting and evolving to serve the changing needs of their clients. The 2025 Inbound Logistics 3PL Perspectives report highlights how recent adjustments are shaping 3PL services and operations, while also revealing shifts in the diverse shipper landscape they […]
How Ascent Fast Boat Saved an Automotive Manufacturer Millions and Kept Production on Schedule
A faster ocean freight option from Ascent Global Logistics reduced a leading automotive manufacturer’s reliance on costly airfreight and protected its global production lines from disruption.
4PL: Definition, How it Works, and Benefits
Global supply chains are no longer simple. Businesses now manage hundreds of moving parts across multiple countries, from sourcing to shipping orders, tracking inventory, and handling freight forwarding. Distribution and fulfillment centers serve as strategic hubs in the supply chain, where inventory is stored, managed, and shipped to optimize logistics efficiency. Without the right system, […]
Circular Supply Chain: Definition, Components, and Benefits
Linear supply chains no longer meet the needs of today’s global economy. High waste, resource shortages, and frequent supply chain disruptions make it harder for companies to operate efficiently. Businesses need smarter systems that recover value and reduce dependence on finite resources. A circular supply chain offers a better way forward. As part of the […]
Why the Smartest Supply Chain Leaders Are Replacing Traditional Warehouse Hiring in 2025
If the last five years have taught supply chain leaders anything, it’s that agility is no longer a competitive advantage—it’s a requirement. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the warehouse. From fluctuating volumes and constrained labor pools to rising costs and changing customer expectations, warehouse operations have become the pressure valve of the […]
The Top 20 Fleet Management Challenges Faced By Owners and How to Overcome Them
Solving fleet management challenges helps fleet managers reduce fuel costs, lower maintenance costs, and improve driver performance. Tools like GPS tracking, route optimization, and telematics systems enable smarter, informed decisions.
What Hobbies/Activities Make You Better at Managing Supply Chains?
Readers share how hobbies like running, yoga, puzzles, and team sports develop key skills—resilience, flexibility, problem-solving, and communication—enhance supply chain and logistics management performance.
NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
Stay informed with this month’s top supply chain highlights: from innovative AI‑powered automation and major M&A moves to sustainability milestones and workforce trends shaping logistics today. insights from Inbound Logistics.
Supporting a Hotel Brand’s Global Expansion and Complex Logistics Needs
SEKO’s comprehensive approach transformed hotel brand citizenM’s supply chain, ensuring a future-proof logistics model that supports their global expansion while maintaining operational efficiency.
Outrun the Bear™: Building a Smarter Response to Supply Chain Disruption
Q. What concerns do shippers have in today’s climate of disruption and uncertainty? A. The number one concern today is visibility. Whether it’s cost transparency, shipment tracking, or understanding service performance, companies are asking: “Where’s my freight, what’s it costing me, and is my provider being fair?” This concern is especially urgent in times […]
Adapting Your Supply Chain to Mitigate Risk and Volatility
Q. How are companies adapting their supply chains to current conditions? A. In today’s market, companies are reshaping their supply chains to boost resilience and efficiency amid disruptions like geopolitical tensions, inflation, and shifting demand. A key focus is diversification, with firms reducing reliance on single regions by expanding supplier networks across multiple countries. Many […]
2025 Top 100 3PLs
Successful supply chains hit a high note when 3PLs lay down the rhythm. These Top 100 third-party logistics providers don’t just move freight and provide warehousing; they’re the drummers of industry, setting the tempo for global commerce and ensuring every beat drops on time.
End-to-end Supply Chain: E2E Meaning, Benefits, & How to Implement
Adopting an E2E supply chain ensures businesses stay competitive by optimizing workflows and strengthening supply chain planning. The ability to track performance across the supply chain end enhances adaptability and customer satisfaction.
5 Types of Risk in Supply Chain Management
This guide breaks down five types of risk in supply chain management, showing how environmental risks, financial threats, and market shifts can hit operations hard.
Walmart Bets Big on Drones
Walmart is banking on drone deliveries to continue dominating both the last-mile delivery sector and the broader retail industry. This drone strategy is long-term and based on Walmart’s research showing that younger consumers (ages 18-35) are the most likely to use drone delivery services. Younger consumers, accustomed to organizing their lives around iPhones and apps, […]
Prioritizing Technology Upgrades in a Multi-Client Warehouse Environment
As industry demand grows and client business evolves, it’s the role of the solution provider to be able to quickly respond to accommodate their growth. MD Logistics accomplishes this by pinpointing key upgrades.