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BUILT TO LAST: Inside Harley Davidson’s Evolving Supply Chain
From hand-built engines and just-in-time inventory to electrification and global sourcing, Harley-Davidson’s supply chain is revving up for a future that balances heritage with transformation.
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18 Must-Attend Logistics and Supply Chain Trade Shows in 2026
It’s trade show time! Plan ahead and be sure these 19 top events are on your calendar for 2026.
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For Shauna Bowen, Curiosity and Accountability are Non-Negotiable
Shauna Bowen embraces three pillars of leadership—servant leadership, transparency, and a growth mindset—to power Radial’s digital transformation and help clients achieve their goals.
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How Digital Transformation Elevates Inbound Logistics Management
Digital transformation can turn inbound logistics into a competitive advantage, supporting a faster, more responsive supply chain.
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Navigating GRI and Surcharge Changes
Understanding the 2026 GRI requires clarity into how those changes behave across real shipment data and how pricing strategy is evolving beneath the headlines. This guide will help.
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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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It Is Personal: People-Focused Leadership That Inspires Excellence
VISION: From day one, Robert Goldstein set out to build a logistics organization with a proactive, relationship-driven model. As the company scales, he continues to reinforce a culture where people feel empowered to do meaningful work.
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5 Supply Chain Lessons Learned in 2025
Leaders reflect on the hard-won lessons of 2025 and how they’re applying them to build stronger, more adaptive supply chains in 2026.
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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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4 CX Winning Moves in Supply Chain
As demands for speed, visibility, and convenience intensify, customer experience has moved from a nice-to-have to a defining market advantage. Here’s how to boost your CX score.
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5 Supply Chain Developments That Defined 2025
As we closed our last edition of 2025, I looked back at reader emails and conversations and saw a clear pattern: This was a year of fundamental transformation. Evolving technology, geopolitical events, and demanding customers created constant pressure on your supply chains and drove five strategic developments. 1. Tariffs redefine the cost and complexity of […]
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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
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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Burning Ships, Embracing Change, and the Power of ‘Who, Not How’
By adopting a “burn the ships” mentality, balancing empathy with accountability, and building the right team, Josh Dunham, CEO of Reveel, navigates constant industry changes and fosters a culture of innovation.
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From Inflation to Sustainability: Top 10 Trends Impacting Supply Chains
The latest MHI Annual Industry Report reveals the technologies driving supply chain transformation, as well as the objectives of supply chain leaders.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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