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On-Site Container Storage: A Flexible Answer to the Warehouse Capacity Squeeze
Warehouse space is one of the least flexible lines on a logistics budget. A lease is a multi-year commitment sized to a forecast, yet the demand it serves is rarely steady. Seasonal peaks, promotional surges, new product launches, and the safety stock rebuilt after a supply disruption all push storage requirements up and down on […]
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Tone Up for the GLP-1 Slimdown
As an estimated 12% of U.S. adults take appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications, the supply chain effects are far-reaching—from skinnier truckloads to increased apparel returns. Get in shape for the changes ahead.
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Demand-Driven: When Pop Outruns Infrastructure
Cool isn’t a forecast. If you want to understand the difference between a high-growth pop business built on a disciplined supply chain management system that effectively matches demand to supply, and one struggling with a tale of inventory woe, look no further than one distribution center operated by Funko. A recent lawsuit against Funko reads […]
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Report: Supply Chains 2026
Supply chains are entering a new phase of transformation. What was once built around efficiency and cost is now being rebuilt around resilience, visibility, and the ability to execute reliably across increasingly complex global networks. Trade volatility, regulatory pressure, and the growing role of AI are reshaping how organizations plan, source, move, and manage goods […]
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Why the Best Logistics Operations Never Stop Improving
In logistics and supply chain operations, change is constant. Customer expectations, labor conditions, demand patterns, technology, and costs are always moving. Continuous improvement gives organizations a disciplined way to adapt, improve, and create lasting value. In this Q&A, Tony Viguerie, director of continuous improvement at Saddle Creek Logistics Services, explains why continuous improvement should be […]
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10 Tips for Managing Supply Chain Risk
These strategies help CPG brands minimize disruption, protect in-stocks and maintain compliance with increasingly complex retail requirements so they can navigate uncertainty with confidence.
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Beyond the Build: Updating the Next Gen Warehouse
To reset operations effectively amidst ongoing labor constraints and market uncertainty, warehouse leaders are implementing technology and enhancing processes to develop operations that are streamlined, flexible, and intelligent.
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The Fertilizer Bottleneck Hiding Behind Food Prices
Food prices usually get noticed at the grocery shelf. A tomato costs more. A bag of flour feels oddly expensive. A restaurant menu quietly drops a side dish or raises the price of a bowl by a dollar. By then, the real story is already old. Some of the pressure started months earlier, before the […]
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What’s One Costly Assumption in Logistics or Supply Chain Management?
Treating turnover as a normal expense. Losing skilled people disrupts workflows, slows productivity, and increases recruiting and training costs. A better approach is investing in retention as an operational strategy—strong leadership, clear career paths, and engagement systems. Keeping great talent is far cheaper and helps protect service levels, culture, and supply chain stability. –Rebecca Wilson […]
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Lead Time vs Cycle Time: Key Differences Explained
In the world of project management and logistics, precision matters. Two of the most important—and most misunderstood—metrics are lead time and cycle time. Both measure how long things take, but they capture very different parts of the process. Understanding the distinction can mean the difference between meeting customer demand consistently and falling short. This article […]
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Kindness, Curiosity, and Featherweight Sewing Machines
Bill Stankiewicz, the veteran managing director of Savannah Supply Chain, shares the personal lessons that shaped his compassionate and disciplined leadership style–from saving for college to famously saving an employee’s job.
Read More10 Tips for Supply Chain Leadership Lessons
Behind every supply chain decision are real people balancing speed, cost, risk, and relationships. Effective leaders recognize that technology matters, but success is ultimately defined by how they support people, make tradeoffs, and handle change.
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Macrologistics & Micrologistics: A Modern Framework for Unlocking Logistics Performance
In today’s competitive landscape, logistics has evolved from a back‑office necessity into one of the most powerful levers for business performance and differentiation. Yet despite its potential, many organizations still struggle to extract meaningful value from their logistics operations. The reason is straightforward: logistics is often treated as a single, monolithic function—broad, complex, and difficult […]
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What’s New in Warehouse Automation; Global Logistics Connections Strengthen; Port Container Volumes Rise; and More Logistics & Supply Chain News
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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2026 Perspectives and Market Research: Logistics IT Accelerates
In IL’s latest survey, technology providers reveal demand for their services continues to ramp up and AI’s role in their offerings grows more powerful.
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Supply Chain Takeaways: Returns, Resilience, and AI Trends
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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The Top 20 Fleet Management Challenges Faced By Owners and How to Overcome Them
By addressing fleet management challenges head-on, businesses can build resilient, efficient, and future-ready fleet operations.
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Podcast Roundup: Press Play on Progress
These popular Inbound Logistics podcasts set the supply chain agenda in 2025.
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2026 READING GUIDE: There’s a Book For That!
These 15 top reads will help you address many key concerns likely to hit your supply chain in 2026.
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Break Bulk vs Cross Docking: Which Shipping Service is Right For You?
In today’s fast-moving global economy, efficient shipping and logistics strategies are essential for any business involved in trade. Two commonly used methods—break bulk shipping and cross docking—play a critical role in modern supply chain management. While both approaches aim to move freight efficiently, they are often used to handle bulk shipments, which involve consolidating or […]
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