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Why Carrier Costing Is Becoming Core Logistics Infrastructure
Q. Why is carrier costing getting more attention across the industry? A. Evolving beyond its traditional role as a back-office accounting exercise, carrier costing now serves as foundational infrastructure that supports pricing strategy, operational decision-making, and sustainability reporting. It is essential for carriers and shippers seeking transparency, efficiency, and resilience. Q. What’s driving its evolution […]
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The Rising Cost of Fuel: Why Intermodal Transportation Just Makes “Cents”
As diesel prices climb and supply chain uncertainty deepens, shippers are rethinking their transportation strategies—and the math is increasingly pointing in one direction.
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The Hidden Cost of Paperwork: How Home Service Contractors Lose Productivity Each Week
Ask a plumber how long a water heater swap takes and you’ll get a confident answer. Ask how many hours went into invoicing, chasing payments and sorting receipts last week, and the answer is usually a shrug. That gap is the problem. For most U.S. home service professionals, admin work is not a line item […]
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What is One of Your Favorite Brand Names? Why Does it Work so Well?
Few brand names carry the emotional connection and staying power of the New York Knicks. Despite decades without a championship, the franchise continued to fill arenas, command attention, and inspire loyalty. Great brands retain their value through both success and adversity.
–Bill Heaney
Chief Commercial Officer
Odyssey Logistics
Beyond the Buzz: Deploying AI in Your Supply Chain
AI Quick Tips “You’ve got to start with consistent data and clear operating rules. And you can’t take people out of it. Artificial intelligence should support operators, not replace them. Keep it transparent, set guardrails, and treat it like a decision tool.” –Keith Moore CEO AutoScheduler.AI “Focus on governance, human-in-the-loop decision models, transparent KPIs, and […]
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Cybercrime at the Ports; Manufacturing Momentum Broadens; The Forces Reshaping Logistics & More Supply Chain News
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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3PL Word Search
AUTOMATION CARGO CARRIER COLD CHAIN CONTROL Tower CROSSBORDER CROSSDOCKING DCC DELIVERY DISTRIBUTION ECOMMERCE ERP EXPEDITED FLEET FREIGHT FTZ GTM HYBRID INBOUND INVENTORY JIT KITTING LAST MILE LOAD LOGISTICS LTL NETWORK OMNICHANNEL OPTIMIZATION RETAIL SHIPMENT SUBASSEMBLY SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY TMS TRUCKING TRUCKLOAD WAREHOUSING
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WHAT’S THE WORD: The Language of Logistics
Cushioning Cargo Crush Profile How much compression, weight, or impact a load can withstand in shipment. Shippers should determine a load’s crush profile and work backwards from there to ensure they use the most suitable securement materials. A recent RXO study highlighted the importance of crush profile considerations and accounting for lane topography to calculate […]
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Cocoa Volatility Exposes a Blind Spot in Global Supply Chains
Few commodities illustrate the fragility of global supply chains as clearly as cocoa. Over the past two years, the market has moved through one of the most volatile price cycles of the past decade.
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Why Integrated Logistics Facilities Matter
For importers, the most expensive breakdown in the supply chain often isn’t ocean freight or final delivery; it’s what happens in between.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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