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Your Warehouse Network Wasn’t Designed. It Accumulated.
Learn MoreI’ve seen the same story many times. A manufacturer procures a warehouse next to the plant because, based on transportation and real estate costs at the time, that made the most sense. Production grows, so they add space. An acquisition brings another building. A key customer needs coverage in a new region, and another site […]
Top 20 Logistics Terms You Need to Know
In the ever-changing and dynamic world of freight transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management, clear communication is essential. Whether you are streamlining your inbound freight operations, onboarding new team members, or coordinating with global freight forwarders, mastering industry-standard terminology prevents costly errors, eliminates operational friction, and keeps cargo moving efficiently. To help professionals at every […]
What Is Airfreight? Process, Types, and Advantages
Airfreight—often referred to as air cargo—is the shipment and transfer of goods via an air carrier. Whether chartered or commercial, air transport moves commodities across domestic and international borders at speeds unmatched by road, rail, or sea. Because international trade demands lean inventories and rapid fulfillment, airfreight serves as an essential pillar of global supply […]
Cargo Theft Incidents Fall as Thieves Target Higher-Value Freight
By Ashley Prince | October 30, 2026 While reported cargo theft incidents have dropped this year, losses are on the rise. This gap can be explained by a handful of high-value thefts and criminal groups that are getting better at choosing their targets. Verisk CargoNet recorded 677 theft incidents across the United States and Canada in […]
Rethinking Procurement: Why Supply Chains Must Move From Episodic Strategy to Continuous Optimization
By transitioning from an episodic savings mentality to a mindset of continuous optimization, organizations can align their procurement operations with the speed of the modern world.
What’s One Thing You Should Do Now to Ensure Your Company Is Still in Business in 5 Years?
We asked our audience: Name one thing you should be doing in 2026 or your company will likely be out of business in 5 years?
Why I’m Still Betting on Humans
Earlier this year, my son spent months saving for his first real piano. He knew exactly which model he wanted, found a used one online, and even borrowed some money from his grandmother to close the gap. Once he bought it, he came to me for help figuring out how to get it shipped.
10 Tips for Preparing for Peak Season
As manufacturers, distributors, and retailers prepare for peak season across their entire supply chains, implementing these tips will help with reduced risk, higher customer satisfaction, and more consistent execution of every step in the order process.
Sanctions, Strategy, and Middle East Logistics Advances
Not long ago, operating in the Levant felt like navigating a legal minefield wrapped in a geopolitical maze. Transshipments choked in Turkey or Lebanon, insurance premiums soared, and carriers and shippers viewed Middle Eastern ports with deep skepticism. Now, Washington is redrawing the regional logistics map in real time. By pairing sanctions relief in Syria […]
3PL Contracts Evolve Into 4PL Solutions
Our recent survey of the third-party logistics sector found extraordinary growth in 3PL solutions, especially in companies outsourcing for the first time. Here are some examples: DHL reports that 43% of new business comes from first-time outsourcers. Similiarly, GXO, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, notes that 30%+ of its new contracts come directly […]
IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
SolitAir launched cargo service to Sofia, Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania, its first two EU destinations. The Dubai-based carrier operates seven Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters across 56 routes in 34 countries.
Brian Waite: Pump Company Freight Manager Takes a Multimodal Approach
Discover how Brian Waite, Global Freight Manager at WMFTS, leverages a multimodal freight strategy—balancing ocean and air—to cut costs and keep supply moving.
Featured Articles
Consumers Want More Action on Sustainability
Learn MoreThe Retail and Sustainability Survey from global business applications firm CGS illustrates the demand for sustainability, even at the cost of losing expedited shipping times.
What’s the biggest supply chain silo?
Readers shine a light on the most significant information lapses and data gaps in the supply chain, from transportation siloes to the lack of visibility into suppliers.
Higher Transport Rates on the Horizon
Fuel surcharges, market forces, and easing truckload growth rates are driving up parcel and LTL rates, says Cowen/AFS’s 2022 Freight Index.
What pandemic-era adjustment will have the greatest supply chain impact?
The acceleration of digital twins. The ability to digitally model a company’s manufacturing and distribution network will allow it to quickly assess the impact of large and small disruptions and take appropriate actions. —Allen Jacques Industry Thought Leader Kinaxis The use of data analytics to help suppliers really understand consumer behavior. Suppliers decided to eliminate […]
NOTED: The Supply Chain In Brief
The latest mergers & acquisitions, logistics contracts, sustainability initiatives, humanitarian logistics efforts and more. Good Works The Coca-Cola Company, based in Atlanta, donated $1 million to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation’s Commercial Truck Driving Program. The donation funds driver training programs and helps ensure more drivers are in the pipeline to fill trucking […]
Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals
As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals.
2022 75 Green Supply Chain Partners
Inbound Logistics editors select 75 companies going above and beyond to prioritize green initiatives and help global supply chains become more sustainable. These companies are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world.
Chemical Logistics: Critical Challenges Drive Creativity
Chemical shippers and their partners keep critical shipments moving safely and efficiently—refining their strategies and getting creative despite considerable challenges. Here’s how leading providers formulate solutions for the chemical industry.
Vertical Focus: Footwear
China SC Woes Have Footwear Industry Tied In Knots The impact on the supply chain from lockdowns in China was a major themefor footwear retailers in the first half of 2022. Largely reporting lower-than-expected earnings, many major footwear brands pointed a finger at the lockdowns to explain their disappointing performance levels. Strict and extended COVID-19 […]
To Efficiently Unload Trucks, You First Need to Dance: A Winning Collaboration Between DHL Supply Chain and Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics has established a reputation as one of the most innovative and advanced robotics companies in the world. Much of this reputation has grown through the many videos of its dancing robots. And, while the videos are fun, they also serve a very real purpose in spurring innovation and advancing robotic technology. The videos, […]
Supply Chain Knowledge Center
Top 20 Logistics Terms You Need to Know
Learn MoreIn the ever-changing and dynamic world of freight transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management, clear communication is essential. Whether you are streamlining your inbound freight operations, onboarding new team members, or coordinating with global freight forwarders, mastering industry-standard terminology prevents costly errors, eliminates operational friction, and keeps cargo moving efficiently. To help professionals at every […]
What Is Airfreight? Process, Types, and Advantages
Airfreight—often referred to as air cargo—is the shipment and transfer of goods via an air carrier. Whether chartered or commercial, air transport moves commodities across domestic and international borders at speeds unmatched by road, rail, or sea. Because international trade demands lean inventories and rapid fulfillment, airfreight serves as an essential pillar of global supply […]
Barcode Inventory Systems: What, Why, and How to Implement In Your Business
Inventory control sits at the center of every product-based business. Whether you run a five-person ecommerce shop or manage stock across multiple locations, knowing exactly what you have, where it is, and when to reorder determines whether you hit revenue targets or watch sales slip away. The days of spreadsheets and clipboard counts keeping pace […]
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 […]
Order Cycle Time: Definition, How to Measure, and Why It Matters
Every business that ships products to customers depends on one metric more than almost any other: order cycle time. This figure tells you how long it takes an order to travel from the moment a customer places it to the moment it lands on their doorstep, and it touches nearly every function within a supply […]
Cash to Cash Time: Definition, Calculation, and Ways to Improve
Managing working capital effectively is a top priority for modern supply chain and logistics professionals. A critical metric used to evaluate this efficiency is cash to cash time. This metric serves as a vital indicator of financial health and operational agility across the enterprise. This informational article provides a comprehensive overview of the net operating […]
