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Supply Chain Management
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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What’s Driving Auto Logistics?
Four major challenges are reshaping how automakers and suppliers move parts and vehicles in a rapidly changing industry.
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Building a Reputable Brand as a 3PL within the Life Science and Pharmaceuticals Industry
2026 marks MD Logistics’ 30th year in business. Here’s how the 3PL built a reputation as a leading partner within one of the most regulated industries.
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A Closer Look: Insights on Parcel Costs In Medical Manufacturer Supply Chains
CTSI-Global brought the logistics vision of one eyecare supply manufacturer into focus with Parcel Spend Management, streamlining processes and managing costs for a clear experience.
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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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Supply Chain Takeaways: Warehouse Market Trends, Visibility Tech, Disruption Mitigation
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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