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Supply Chain Management
Why Carrier Costing Is Becoming Core Logistics Infrastructure
Carrier costing is no longer just a back-office accounting function. Modern costing systems now support pricing strategy, emissions reporting, operational visibility, and stronger shipper-carrier collaboration across the supply chain.
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Supply Chain Tech Landscape: From Resilience to Orchestration
The deep integration of artificial intelligence as a “system of action” is the most significant shift revealed in Inbound Logistics’ annual supply chain technology survey. No longer is AI a standalone feature; it has become the bedrock of enterprise execution. That shift reflects in this year’s Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Providers. Aera […]
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Top Logistics Companies and Supply Chain Solutions
The May edition of Inbound Logistics highlights leading providers helping businesses navigate today’s rapidly evolving transportation and supply chain environment. These sponsors deliver the solutions, technology, and expertise companies need to improve efficiency and strengthen supply chain performance.
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Amazon Just Wholesale’d Its Supply Chain. What Happens Now?
Amazon’s new logistics offering is bigger than the headlines suggest. Here’s a breakdown of what it means for shippers and 3PLs.
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10 Tips for Maximizing the Value of Technology in Your Supply Chain
Since 2020, supply chains have been in a period of transformation. Companies first sought to maintain continuity in the face of massive disruption and then pivoted to improve resiliency and manage growth in emerging channels, all while contending with persistent labor shortages and shifting customer expectations. The DHL Supply Chain Insight 2030 report indicates the […]
Read MoreRethinking Logistics Cost Management: Closed-Loop Solutions Provide Visibility
Logistics cost management is evolving as companies move away from manual processes toward closed-loop systems that connect transportation management and freight audit. This integrated approach improves visibility, reduces billing discrepancies, and helps organizations capture real savings across the supply chain.
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Elevating Supply Chain from ‘Necessary Evil’ to C-Suite Influence
Heidi Hoffman leads the supply chain practice at ON Partners Executive Search.
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Why Financial Control Must Begin Inside Your TMS
Integrating shipment execution with contract-level rating intelligence allows shipments to be rated using negotiated transportation provider agreements before the freight moves.
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Heavy Haul At the U.S.–Mexico Border: What It Takes to Keep Complex Freight Moving
Cross-border heavy haul shipping requires coordination across regulations, infrastructure, and operational teams.
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3 Pillars of a Resilient Supply Chain
Rapidly evolving business dynamics, coupled with rising costs and labor constraints, have underscored the critical need for a resilient supply chain. A fully connected, technology-driven infrastructure strategy is required to maintain market share and successfully navigating this challenge requires an integrated approach anchored by three core pillars.
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When Will We Start Seeing Fully Autonomous Supply Chains?
100% Autonomous? Up in the Air Trick question. Full autonomy is likely already happening in some small pockets of the global economy. Scale is the real variable. Agentic AI is collapsing timelines fast: By 2030 the tech is ready and deployed for most routine decisions. However, 100% autonomy at scale takes decades: Human organizations change […]
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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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Site Selection: Georgia Beckons
Seeking to locate facilities or expand operations in the Southeast? Georgia is calling. Here’s how the state’s logistics ecosystem continues to enhance connectivity and how leading providers fuel growth.
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You’re Pitching a Cargo Heist Movie. What’s the Title and Plot Synopsis?
THE DRINKS ARE ON THEM: A wisecracking trucker and misfit crew swipe limited-edition glow-in-the-dark tequila, livestreaming their clout-chasing escape. A relentless sheriff is on their tail while fan meetups and stunt gags snowball. Their bumbling hype-man geotags the hideout for a brand deal. Cops crash the party instead, turning neon toasts into silver cuffs.
WRITTEN BY Ann Stawski
DIRECTOR OF Marketing & Communications
Odyssey Logistics
Iran Conflict Strains Global Supply Chains, With Secondary Impacts Emerging
Rising fuel costs and shipping delays are just the start, as the Iran conflict begins to ripple through global logistics, manufacturing, and industrial markets.
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Betting on the Right Transportation Provider
Stack the odds in your favor with these six best practices for selecting a winning transportation partner.
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Supply Chain Predictions: Roadmap to 2030
Explore the strategic roadmap to 2030. Industry experts share predictions on AI adoption, autonomous vehicles, and the critical technology shifts required to stay competitive over the next decade.
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What is Lead Time in Supply Chain?
So, what is lead time in supply chain operations? This article provides a comprehensive overview of lead time in supply chain management, tailored for supply chain professionals, business managers, and anyone involved in logistics or operations. You’ll learn what lead time is, why it matters, the different types of lead time, how to measure and […]
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What Is Logistics Tracking? Types, Benefits, And Best Practices
Modern logistics depends on visibility. From order placement to final delivery, businesses must know where goods are, what condition they’re in, and when they will arrive. That’s where logistics tracking plays a crucial role in today’s supply chain environment. As customer expectations rise and global commerce expands, companies can no longer rely on guesswork. Businesses […]
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Matching Demand to Supply: The Stakes are Higher Than Ever
Rising capital costs and soaring customer expectations mean inventory mismatches—from excess stock to empty shelves—are a direct threat to profit and reputation. Here’s how leading brands address the challenge.
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