Takeaways Archives - Inbound Logistics

May 11, 2026 | Takeaways

What’s New in Warehouse Automation; Global Logistics Connections Strengthen; Port Container Volumes Rise; and More Logistics & Supply Chain News

Warehouse Automation Trends 2025 was a tale of two halves for the warehouse automation market: thanks to tariff uncertainty in the beginning of the year, many companies postponed large capital expenditure projects. Toward the end of the year, however, uncertainty declined more quickly than anticipated, and warehouse automation order intake for 2025 ultimately grew by […]

April 2, 2026 | Takeaways

Supply Chain Takeaways: Returns, Resilience, and AI Trends

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

January 29, 2026 | Takeaways

Supply Chain Takeaways: Decarbonization, Tariff Updates, Automation Trends

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

January 12, 2026 | Takeaways

Supply Chain Takeaways: Warehouse Market Trends, Visibility Tech, Disruption Mitigation

65M SF of new supply in 25Q3 ↓ 14M SF YOY
60M SF of net absorption in 25Q3 ↑ 20M SHF YOY

December 11, 2025 | Takeaways

Supply Chain Sustainability Focus Shrinking; Global Trade Defies Tariff Pressures & More Logistics News

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

November 5, 2025 | Takeaways

Touchless Forecasting Explained; Top Transportation IT Investment Trends; Manufacturing Outlook 2026 & Other Global Logistics Insights

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

October 22, 2025 | Takeaways

New-Gen Supply Chains Gain Buzz; Retailers Try Sourcing Strategies to Reduce Risk; Procurement Leaders Are Satisfied with AI Solutions & Other Supply Chain News

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

October 3, 2025 | Takeaways

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.

September 10, 2025 | Takeaways

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.

July 16, 2025 | Takeaways

State of Logistics Report; The Latest Data on Cross-Border Trade; Spotlight on Autonomous Supply Chains & other Logistics News

News, trends, and insights on the latest in global logistics and supply chain management.

June 12, 2025 | Takeaways

Prepping for Peak-Season; Next-Level Yard and Dock Ops; Strategies to Mitigate Disruption; & More Supply Chain News

Get the latest supply chain and logistics insights from expert research, analysis, and trend reports.

May 12, 2025 | Takeaways

Retail Stores as Fulfillment Hubs; Logistics Trends to Watch; Women Thrive in Manufacturing; other Supply Chain and Logistics News

Retail’s Big Shift It’s official: Retailers are no longer just merchants; they’re experts at building logistics networks. Leading retailers are transforming stores into fulfillment hubs, cutting costs while speeding delivery. That’s the consensus from Manhattan Associates’ 2025 Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail—an analysis of 220 retailers across seven industry segments, evaluating 300+ customer experience […]

April 7, 2025 | Takeaways

Cold Chain Automation Surges; AI Hits the Back Office; DCs Go Mega & Other Supply Chain News

What’s trending in logistics and supply chain today? Here’s a roundup of research findings that are making waves.

March 18, 2025 | Takeaways

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.

February 28, 2025 | Supply Chain Disruption | Takeaways

Tackling Tariffs and Trade Headaches: How to Overcome Supply Chain Visibility Gaps and Global Barriers

Supply chain and logistics managers face global trade barriers and geopolitical risk and uncertainty. Here’s how to handle tariffs and prepare for supply chain disruptions.