As global freight becomes riskier, more valuable, and increasingly regulated, logistics leaders must adopt a new 2026 playbook built on visibility, analytics, and multi-layered resilience.
Bridging the gap between supply chain leaders and executives requires reframing the supply chain as a driver of customer value and growth, not just a cost center.
In today’s volatile retail landscape, companies that treat their third-party logistics providers as strategic collaborators rather than transactional vendors unlock greater resilience,…
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 · Jose Suarez, Latin America expert and LATAM sales director, Tive
As global freight becomes riskier, more valuable, and increasingly regulated, logistics leaders must adopt a new 2026 playbook built on visibility, analytics, and multi-layered resilience.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 · Al Mendoza, EY U.S. & Americas supply chain leader and Brian Waits, principal, supply chain and operations consulting, Ernst & Young LLP
Bridging the gap between supply chain leaders and executives requires reframing the supply chain as a driver of customer value and growth, not just a cost center.
Monday, August 25, 2025 · Cherie Brinkerhoff, senior vice president of operations-retail, technology & healthcare, Ryder System
In today’s volatile retail landscape, companies that treat their third-party logistics providers as strategic collaborators rather than transactional vendors unlock greater resilience, efficiency, and brand value.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 · Ryan Keepman, CEO of Evans Transportation
In supply chain, speed and cost-efficiency often dominate conversations and decisions made on behalf of customers. It’s easy to assume that faster systems and streamlined processes are the final destination in a customer-focused service environment. But when tribal knowledge…
Friday, May 23, 2025 · Brian Straight
As climate change, tariffs, and operational inefficiencies strain global food systems, companies are betting on digital tools to bring clarity and resilience to a fragile agricultural supply chain.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 · Ryan Richard, vice president, customer success, GS1 US
FSMA Rule 204 may be the regulatory spark, but digital traceability is the real opportunity. Businesses leaning in now aren’t just preparing to meet requirements—they’re building faster, safer, and more transparent supply chains.
Monday, April 28, 2025 · Sara Stickler
The temperature-controlled logistics industry is rapidly evolving, creating hot career opportunities driven by advancements in automation, data analytics, sustainability, and renewable energy. As the cold chain grows, businesses are investing heavily in workforce development…
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 · Lindsay Montanari, senior director, academic programs, Gurobi Optimization
Gurobi Optimization, in collaboration with Dr. Larry Snyder of Lehigh University, created a supply chain optimization game based on the ability to deliver burritos to customers, maximizing profits.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 · Brian Straight
From data to people, there are steps that must be taken to convert a warehouse from a static cost center to a dynamic and digitally transformed centerpiece of operational excellence.
Friday, April 4, 2025 · Brian Straight
Strong relationships can have many beneficial outcomes for procurement organizations, but many still cling to a transactional relationship measured at the bottom line.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz
The objective of any supply chain is to achieve the Perfect Order. Doing that, though, has remained elusive. Most companies are proficient at various points in the process, but few have achieved success at each level. The Perfect Order series lays out the path to that success.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz
Electronic data interchange, or EDI, is a core technology used to enable supply chain success. The technology has been so effective that it remains in place today, even though it dates back to the 1960s.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz
Barcode labeling projects require that the label size, label material, adhesive, label surface, and print methodology be thoughtfully considered before any money is spent.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz
The Perfect Order requires the perfect customer, but who is that? Businesses must identify who the end customer is and what they want to meet expectations.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz
The Perfect Order includes the ability to deliver the right product to the customer.
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