8+ hour, 14+ min ago  (450+ words) Despite progress in supply chain digitization, automation, and AI, one gap undermines sales efficiency: real-time sales data sharing between retailers and suppliers. This disconnect creates forecasting challenges, burdens inventory systems, and slows responsiveness at a time when speed and agility…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (666+ words) Commercial fleets have never had more technology available to them. Advanced powertrains, AI-driven analytics, connected vehicles, new safety systems, and digital platforms " all promising better visibility, lower costs, and improved uptime. For shippers and carriers alike, the question is no…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1139+ words) Lush, the cosmetics company known for its fresh and handmade products, has experienced tremendous growth. Across the globe, it boasts more than 850 store locations, including more than 250 in North America. Established in 1995, Lush creates pioneering beauty products, including the bath…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (497+ words) Global supply networks involve many partners and recent shocks have shown how quickly a single disruption can ripple through the system. Traditional visibility stitched together data from transportation, warehouse, and enterprise systems and augmented it with GPS or RFID tags;…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (822+ words) I recently counseled a stealth startup on its go-to-market strategy. It's a familiar story'Silicon Valley-based, computer science DNA, venture capital funding, and an ambition to jump on the AI train and automate backend processes better than predecessors. The acceleration of…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (91+ words) What Strong Fleets Will Do Differently in 2026Inbound Logistics What Strong Fleets Will Do Differently in 2026 As fleets enter 2026 with cautious optimism, they are applying lessons learned from the downturn in order to stay competitive. From strategy shifts to investing in…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (392+ words) Physical AI will transform many aspects of the supply chain. Starting with a small, focused inbound logistics use case now can make your warehouse operations more efficient, accurate, and safe, as well as help your organization build the skills needed…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (422+ words) Supply-demand mismatches are more than just inconvenient; they are costly. From inflated transportation spend to missed SLAs, poor alignment erodes both profitability and customer trust. The solution? Advanced analytics, not just for hindsight, but for foresight and real-time agility. Traditional…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (423+ words) The result? Siloed data pools, fractured communication, and an environment where something as basic as generating a shared operating picture requires months or years of negotiation. I've experienced this challenge firsthand. At DLA, it took over a year just to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1119+ words) Over my years of being part of the third-party logistics discipline, I have often seen and heard shipper/3PL relationships characterized as a marriage. This is a fitting characterization, given the covenant nature and commitment of these strategic business agreements. I…...