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In the real world of supply chain management, corporate silos are the enemy of profitability. A decision made in purchasing can easily derail operations, and a sales promotion can completely overwhelm inventory. The Fresh Connection is a powerful web-based simulation that brings this complex dynamic to life. Putting you in the shoes of a newly appointed executive … Read more
I’m sitting at a corner booth in a Lincoln, Nebraska, grease trap just a stone’s throw from a massive Walmart distribution center. The air in here smells like diesel exhaust and over-easy eggs. I’m currently staring down a plate of “Husker Hash”—a mountain of corned beef and potatoes that has been stacked with the kind … Read more
The industry is moving beyond basic tracking to demand “actionable intelligence,” where tools don’t just show status but actively drive strategic decision-making. Logistics teams are increasingly utilizing data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make faster, better decisions based on solid fundamentals rather than just chasing industry buzzwords. The broader impact of AI-driven transformation on the … Read more
AI and the Future of Work in Supply Chain: People, Culture and Performance April 23-24, 2026 Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Conference Center, Lehigh University When: April 23‑24, 2026Where: Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Conference Center, Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA) Highlights Why Attend?Gain cutting‑edge insights on AI‑driven supply‑chain transformation, connect with industry leaders, and walk away with practical strategies to … Read more
There’s a quiet sport in our industry: blaming the 3PL. Freight is late? 3PL. Inventory wrong? 3PL. Forecast changed with zero notice? Still the 3PL. From my perch, most “bad 3PL” stories are actually bad relationship design stories. No clear objectives, fuzzy KPIs, governance meetings that are either therapy sessions or interrogations. Then everyone wonders … Read more
Knowing where your freight is doesn’t matter if you can’t stop it from driving into a hurricane. For years, the logistics industry obsessed over visibility. We bought software that put dots on maps. We stared at screens showing us exactly when a shipment was going to be late. That was enough for a while. It … Read more
Mastering Freight Negotiation: A Strategic 2026 Guide TL;DR: Mastering Freight Negotiation Preparation is Data-Driven: Successful negotiation requires thorough preparation using data analytics and historical shipping data. Utilize visibility tools (e.g., Xeneta, Cargofive) to benchmark against real-time market freight rates and meticulously audit existing contracts for hidden Accessorial Fees and Surcharges. Negotiate Total Value: Structure your … Read more
Most logistics teams do not need more buzzwords; they need better decisions made faster, with tools they can actually use. Data and AI can deliver that if you focus on a few practical use cases and build on solid data fundamentals instead of chasing the latest hype. Start with decisions, not algorithms The simplest way … Read more
Every January, someone in a boardroom asks, “So, when do things go back to normal?” I usually smile, sip my coffee, and change the subject. In global logistics, “normal” has quietly expired. What we have instead is range. Port congestion eases in one region; a new regulatory twist pops up somewhere else. Ocean rates stabilize, … Read more
