Felecia Stratton, Editor
Felecia is the long-time editor of Inbound Logistics. Under her editorial guidance, the publication has become a leading resource, providing essential insights into supply chain management and logistics best practices. Felecia continues to cover the industry and shape the Inbound Logistics content platform to address the evolving needs of logistics and supply chain professionals, making complex topics accessible and relevant.
Articles by Felecia Stratton
5 Supply Chain Developments That Defined 2025
As we closed our last edition of 2025, I looked back at reader emails and conversations and saw a clear pattern: This was a year of fundamental transformation. Evolving technology, geopolitical events, and demanding customers created constant pressure on your supply chains and drove five strategic developments. 1. Tariffs redefine the cost and complexity of […]
Heartland Express Finalizes CFI Integration, Rebrands Operations
By Felecia Stratton | December 10, 2025 Heartland Express, Inc. has announced that it will fully integrate the U.S. operations of Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI) into its broader fleet, effective December 31, 2025. The move brings to a close CFI’s run as a separate operating unit, as its operations are absorbed into Heartland Express. The […]
AI Chip Demand Creates New Global Supply Chain Strains
By Felecia Stratton | December 3, 2025 Global supply chains are facing a fresh challenge: surging demand for advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers. A new report from Reuters shows demand for advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used to power AI data centers has boomed so sharply that manufacturers are diverting production […]
Pedal to the Metal: General Motors Orders Suppliers to Exit China Supply Chains
As U.S.–China tensions escalate, General Motors is steering its suppliers toward a full exit from China by 2027.
Reverse Logistics as Value Stream: What Home Depot & Peers Revealed at CSCMP
Home Depot and other companies are transforming reverse logistics by leveraging analytics, resale channels, and circular economy practices.
Panasonic’s $4 Billion Battery Factory Set to Transform U.S. EV Supply Chain
This state-of-the-art facility will ramp up domestic EV battery production, helping reduce reliance on overseas suppliers and supporting faster, more sustainable vehicle manufacturing.