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Modern supply chains are under growing pressure from market volatility, regulatory changes, rising transportation costs, and increasing sustainability expectations. To remain competitive, businesses must adopt logistics strategies that are resilient, scalable, and environmentally responsible. This Role of Rail in a Future-Proof Supply Chain eBook explores how rail transportation strengthens modern, multimodal logistics networks and works alongside trucking to support long-term supply chain […]

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The 2026 FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases (GRIs) once again arrive with a familiar headline number–5.9%. For many organizations, however, that figure significantly understates the true impact on parcel costs and supply chain performance. As carrier pricing strategies continue to evolve, increases in minimum charges, accessorial fees, fuel surcharges, and off-cycle rate adjustments are […]

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Sales and operations planning (S&OP) sits at the center of modern supply chain and logistics businesses, as a critical tool that aligns demand, supply and financial goals into a single, disciplined process, and turns strategy into action. “I would really advise virtually every supply chain organization to implement S&OP,” says Lori Gipp, the vice president […]

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As the retail market continues to change and e-commerce becomes more dominant, delivery disruptions have evolved from isolated inconveniences into signs of deeper structural issues across the supply chain. These challenges are no longer confined to the last mile; instead, they often stem from fragmented upstream systems, inventory mismatches, and poor coordination between distribution, carriers […]

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In an era where speed, accuracy, and efficiency are the lifeblood of retail, the logistics industry is undergoing significant change. At the heart of this is goods-to-person (GTP) automation, a technology that could change not just the warehouse floor, but the economics and possibilities of fulfillment itself. Goods-to-person automation flips traditional warehouse processes on their […]

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