Commentary
Why the Smartest Supply Chain Leaders Are Replacing Traditional Warehouse Hiring in 2025
If the last five years have taught supply chain leaders anything, it’s that agility is no longer a competitive advantage—it’s a requirement. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the warehouse. From fluctuating volumes and constrained labor pools to rising costs and changing customer expectations, warehouse operations have become the pressure valve of the […]
What Hobbies/Activities Make You Better at Managing Supply Chains?
Readers share how hobbies like running, yoga, puzzles, and team sports develop key skills—resilience, flexibility, problem-solving, and communication—enhance supply chain and logistics management performance.
Walmart Bets Big on Drones
Walmart is banking on drone deliveries to continue dominating both the last-mile delivery sector and the broader retail industry. This drone strategy is long-term and based on Walmart’s research showing that younger consumers (ages 18-35) are the most likely to use drone delivery services. Younger consumers, accustomed to organizing their lives around iPhones and apps, […]
Case Studies
Fantasy Farms and Fintech: A Blooming Success
Each year, Fantasy Farms grows more than 50 million stems of flowers across its own farms and by working with qualified growers in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Mexico. The company regularly supplies 8,000-plus retail locations and 30,000-plus locations during major holidays.
Betting on Robots Over Hype: ‘Viral Videos Don’t Pack Boxes’
From fashion design to robotics CEO, Kimberley Losey’s journey defies convention. But it’s her relentless focus on solving real problems that’s redefining automation and reshaping warehouse robotics, one human-footprint robot at a time.
Bringing Supply Chains to Breakthrough Research and Science
Allison Bennett Irion brings deep expertise in defense, government, and supply chain strategy to her work at Argonne National Laboratory. Learn how she’s helping shape the future of critical materials and science-driven logistics.
How-To
10 Tips for Overcoming Workforce Shortages
Supply chain workforce shortages continue to plague today’s businesses, and they are as prevalent on the warehouse floor as they are in the office.
10 Tips to Help 3PLs Stay Ahead with the Right WMS
The right warehouse management system (WMS) can transform how 3PLs operate.
10 Tips for Reducing Transportation Costs
Leveraging the right transportation strategies, tools, and insights can help optimize operations and deliver outstanding service at a reduced cost.
Sponsored
How Ascent Fast Boat Saved an Automotive Manufacturer Millions and Kept Production on Schedule
A faster ocean freight option from Ascent Global Logistics reduced a leading automotive manufacturer’s reliance on costly airfreight and protected its global production lines from disruption.
Supporting a Hotel Brand’s Global Expansion and Complex Logistics Needs
SEKO’s comprehensive approach transformed hotel brand citizenM’s supply chain, ensuring a future-proof logistics model that supports their global expansion while maintaining operational efficiency.
Outrun the Bear™: Building a Smarter Response to Supply Chain Disruption
Q. What concerns do shippers have in today’s climate of disruption and uncertainty? A. The number one concern today is visibility. Whether it’s cost transparency, shipment tracking, or understanding service performance, companies are asking: “Where’s my freight, what’s it costing me, and is my provider being fair?” This concern is especially urgent in times […]