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What Supply Chain Tool or Strategy Is Your Most Valuable Player?
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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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5 Supply Chain Developments That Defined 2025
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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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Gregory Galanis, Marketing Lead, FHI
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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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The Highest-Paying Logistics and Supply Chain Jobs for 2026
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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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Preparing for Freight Classification Changes: Initial Steps and Long-Term Strategies
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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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Everything Businesses Need to Know About Freight Consolidation: Definition, Challenges, and Benefits
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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 […]

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Why Brands Are Breaking Up with Their Multi-3PL Model
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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.

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