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Info Snacks: Bite Sized Supply Chain Information

Info Snacks: Bite Sized Supply Chain Information

LEO Satellites: A New Frontier for Supply Chain Resilience In a move set to redefine supply chain connectivity, Crane Worldwide Logistics announced a partnership to integrate low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology from Amazon LEO across its global operations, beginning in 2027. The primary impact is on business continuity and resilience: As climate events and […]

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What Supply Chain Tool or Strategy Is Your Most Valuable Player?

What Supply Chain Tool or Strategy Is Your Most Valuable Player?

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are the unsung MVP of the modern supply chain. They connect transportation, insurance, compliance, and analytics into one real-time system. –Johnny McCord CEO and Founder Loadsure AI-powered process intelligence. By using data to map the flow of supply chain processes, organizations can uncover bottlenecks and delays, automate tasks, and measure performance […]

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Gregory Galanis, Marketing Lead, FHI

The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Inbound Operations — and How Visibility Changes Everything

When operations leaders talk about supply chain performance, the conversation almost always starts with outbound: on-time delivery, fill rates, and transportation spend. But the truth is, the story of outbound success often begins on the inbound dock—and too often, that story is one of delay, chaos, and unseen cost. The Invisible Bottleneck Inbound operations are […]

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Supply-Chain Shorts: UPS and Caterpillar News, Tequila Cargo Theft & More

Supply-Chain Shorts: UPS and Caterpillar News, Tequila Cargo Theft & More

Return to Sender UPS is reportedly “disposing” of some packages unable to clear U.S. Customs following regulatory changes that ended the long-standing “de minimis” exemption, which had allowed duty-free entry for goods valued under $800. The change imposed new tariffs and fees on more than 1 billion packages annually. UPS officials told NBC News that […]

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The Highest-Paying Logistics and Supply Chain Jobs for 2026

The Highest-Paying Logistics and Supply Chain Jobs for 2026

As companies prepare for another year of supply chain complexity—including unpredictable freight markets, geopolitical risk, and rapid automation—demand for skilled logistics and supply chain professionals is set to surge in 2026. Organizations across tech, manufacturing, energy, biotech, and defense are paying top dollar to secure leaders who can build resilient, efficient, data-driven supply chains.  A […]

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Preparing for Freight Classification Changes: Initial Steps and Long-Term Strategies

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 […]

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