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Supply Chain Management
The New Operational Baseline: How Supply Chains Are Adapting to Constant Shock
September 30, 2026 | By Amy Roach Supply chain leaders who gathered at the ASCM CHAINge 2026 conference this week in Long Beach are coalescing around one shared realization: Macro disruption (think geopolitical friction, trade policy shifts, hyper-volatile consumer demand, and AI influence, among others) is now the permanent baseline. As a result, the hunt […]
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7 Inventory Management Best Practices for Omnichannel Fulfillment
Accurate visibility, clear allocation rules, and channel-specific processes help retailers and brands fulfill orders more reliably.
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Why Intelligent Supply Chain Execution is the Next Big Advantage
We’re standing at the edge of a new era, where intelligent supply chain execution isn’t just a buzzword but the key to resilience, growth, and competitive advantage.
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Wegmans Invests $110M in Cold Chain as Grocers Add Fresh Capacity
Wegmans is spending $110 million on a refrigerated facility in Rochester. Target and ALDI have announced their own fresh food distribution builds this year.
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Cocoa Volatility Exposes a Blind Spot in Global Supply Chains
Few commodities illustrate the fragility of global supply chains as clearly as cocoa. Over the past two years, the market has moved through one of the most volatile price cycles of the past decade.
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Why Integrated Logistics Facilities Matter
For importers, the most expensive breakdown in the supply chain often isn’t ocean freight or final delivery; it’s what happens in between.
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10 Tips to Reduce Hidden Costs in Your Supply Chain
Sharp-eyed supply chain leaders closely watch metrics that include labor costs and inventory levels. But some of the biggest expenses don’t show up as budget line items. Product damage, equipment downtime, and other inefficiencies can quickly, yet quietly, chip away at profitability. Uncovering hidden costs helps supply chain managers improve performance while staying focused on the big picture.
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AI Supply Chain Use Cases: Where It Delivers Value
AI’s potential in supply chains seems boundless. But what do industry insiders see in terms of quantifiable efficiency gains? Does artificial intelligence measure up? Short answer: in spots.
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Top 10 3PLs: Readers’ Choice Excellence Awards
The votes have been counted and the accolades noted: According to our readers, these third-party logistics providers are extra, extra!
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3PLs Slam Volatility
For today’s shippers, survival in a volatile market requires more than just a reliable delivery partner. As supply chains face evolving regulations and unpredictable consumer behavior, third-party logistics providers take on an expanded role. Here’s how they help shippers achieve supply chain stability.
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No One Moves Freight Alone. IMCs and 3PLs Determine Who Wins.
Freight markets shift in cycles. This one is being driven largely by trucking, not intermodal, with capacity attrition pushing freight to rail. Whether intermodal keeps that freight is a different question, and the answer starts with a function most of the industry still gets wrong. It’s the function that intermodal marketing companies perform every day […]
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Uniting the Public and Private Sectors to Achieve High-Stakes Goals
With a lifelong immersion in politics and business, Eugene Laney, president and CEO of the AAEI, values the art of listening, the power of public-private partnerships, and adaptability as the ultimate trade secret.
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Brent Hagan Puts His Stamp On Direct Mail Delivery
Success when joining an established organization like Lob, a technology-enabled logistics network for direct mail, requires balancing fresh perspectives with a deep respect for the people who built the business. I recognize the expertise of the team—they are the experts in our industry, our customers, and the culture that makes Lob unique. At the same […]
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Overcoming Geopolitical Uncertainty and Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Q. What are some notable shifts and opportunities facing the freight market? A. Many consumers of raw and finished commodities continue to search for alternative sources—enter Latin and South America. These channels heading both north and south are becoming more favorable than ever. The border between Mexico and the United States has seen its challenges, […]
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6 Types of Logistics Strategies
Do you own a business, manage a supply chain, or work in logistics? Understanding the types of logistics strategies is essential for business owners, supply chain professionals, and logistics managers who want to optimize operations, reduce costs, and meet customer expectations. Knowing the different logistics strategies helps you streamline the movement, storage, and flow of […]
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A Sustainable Partnership Provides a Custom Solution: Reusable Packaging
For 30 years, MD Logistics has served the pharmaceutical industry. The third-party logistics provider builds customized solutions to fit their clients’ unique supply chain needs.
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Keeping Freight Moving Through A Critical Transition
As Ahold Delhaize USA brought inbound freight management back in-house, Trinity Logistics helped ensure freight kept moving without disruption.
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3PL Delivers Supply Chain Makeover for Beauty Company
Providing advanced ecommerce fulfillment, specialized hazmat handling, and intelligent shipping optimization, Verst Logistics streamlined and integrated its client’s supply chain operations.
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Build the Capability to Respond Fast
The margin between a manageable delay and a costly stoppage is razor-thin and continues to narrow. So if you’re preparing for disruption, you’re already behind.
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Barrett Distribution Centers: Turning a Security Challenge into a Cost-Savings Win
At Barrett Distribution Centers, we’re always looking for ways to do more than just move product — we want to move the needle for our customers. This case study is a great example of what happens when a strong partnership, some honest problem-solving, and the right technology come together.
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