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Supply Chain Management
What’s Your Supply Chain Acronym for 2026?
SIPOC will remain the king acronym in supply chain. It serves as an organizing framework to design material flows and to explain basic supply chain concepts to the uninitiated. While it papers over a lot of detail, process, and difficulty of course, it remains a powerful concept for its simplicity, accuracy, and functionality.
–Joe Adamski
Senior Director
ProcureAbility
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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Why a Profitable 3PL Will Matter More Than Ever in 2026
Q. Why does profitability matter more when choosing a 3PL in 2026? A. Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable shift, not just in the 3PL space, but across industries. Profitability took a backseat to market share for a while. That worked fine when capital was cheap, but that’s no longer the […]
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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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3PL Longevity: How They Survive and Thrive Through the Decades (or Centuries)
Here are the core strategies—from continuous disruption to customer focus—that have helped some leading third-party logistics providers grow and succeed for generations.
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TAKEAWAYS: Shaping the Future of the Global Supply Chain
65M SF of new supply in 25Q3 ↓ 14M SF YOY
60M SF of net absorption in 25Q3 ↑ 20M SHF YOY
10 Tips for Deploying AI in Your Supply Chain
Artificial intelligence can transform the supply chain. Because the infrastructure already exists, adoption can be quick—though it can be challenging to know where to start.
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6 Ways to Reclaim Margin
For many mid-size companies, freight costs have quietly become a dangerous threat to profit margins. These six strategies offer actionable starting points to reclaim margin and build more resilient logistics operations.
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AI in Supply Chain Management: How Useful Will It Be in 2026?
Rating Highly Readers rated AI’s expected usefulness on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being transformative). Note: Fractions were rounded up. Average rating: 8 Range of answers: 3 to 10 Artificial intelligence will be transformative—driving forecasting, inventory optimization, and decision-making. It’s also powering digital twin roadmaps by connecting AI-driven forecasts to simulation models […]
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Zach Thomann: The Accidental Supply Chain Nerd
Zach Thomann is chief operating officer with iHerb, one of the largest online retailers specializing in health and wellness.
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Big Brands Push Back: Costco, Revlon, Kawasaki and Others Sue for Tariff Refunds
By Amy Roach | December 4, 2025 A growing number of major importers that includes everyone from retailers to auto suppliers have taken the rare step of suing the U.S. government to preserve their right to reclaim tariffs paid under the controversial trade measures introduced by the Trump administration. Lawsuits Surge as Businesses Race to […]
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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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10 Steps for Peak Season Prep
The fourth quarter peak season has earned its reputation for straining supply chains from one end to the other. This year is no different.
Read MoreWhat New Job Will AI Create in Logistics/Supply Chain Management?
AUDIT AI risk auditor. As artificial intelligence takes over routine planning, we’ll need experts who audit the decisions it makes. This role will interrogate AI-driven forecasts, sourcing choices, and risk models. –Lisa Montague Commercial Director (South), AGI Global Logistics Ethics and governance director. This position drives the safe and ethical adoption of AI across all […]
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Surprise: The World’s Biggest Shipping Power Isn’t China
It’s Greece—again. The maritime nation quietly commands the largest fleet by capacity, shaping global trade flows and influencing logistics costs from Piraeus to the Pacific.
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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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New-Gen Supply Chains Gain Buzz; Retailers Try Sourcing Strategies to Reduce Risk; Procurement Leaders Are Satisfied with AI Solutions & Other Supply Chain News
Logistics and supply chain news and highlights shaping the future of global logistics.
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Up in the Air? The Future of the Supply Chain Manager Role
Tracking down lost shipments, chasing carriers for updates, and piecing together visibility from spreadsheets, emails, and phone calls—these are the tasks supply chain managers juggle every day. Artificial intelligence reshuffles them all.
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You Win! Gaming Reinforces Supply Chain Upskilling
From badges to patches, current and future supply chain practitioners rack up achievements and winning moves.
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Demand Planning vs Forecasting: Their Key Differences
Anticipating future customer demand in logistics is no longer optional. Companies that fail to plan risk excess inventory, late deliveries, and lost revenue. Accuracy in forecasting plays a critical role in ensuring the supply chain operates smoothly. Accurate demand forecasts are essential for optimizing inventory, reducing stock-outs, and improving overall supply chain efficiency. Understanding the […]
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