Inbound Logistics | October 2025

With U.S. freight railroad investments boosting reliability, intermodal transportation offers supply chain efficiency gains. This edition of Inbound Logistics reveals how shippers can leverage intermodal and multimodal transportation to boost sustainability and resilience. Featuring a guide to top port projects and logistics-friendly locations, this edition can help you streamline and sharpen your supply chain strategy.


COVER | October 2025
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INFO SNACKS | Bite Sized Supply Chain/Logistics Information
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CONTENTS | October 2025
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CHECKING IN | Shining a Light on Dark Factories
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10 TIPS | Optimizing Direct-to-Consumer Operations
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GOOD QUESTION | What New Job Will AI Create in Logistics/Supply Chain Management?
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READER PROFILE | Putting the Customer First: Talk Less, Listen More
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NOTED | The Supply Chain in Brief
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TAKE AWAYS | Shaping the Future of the Global Supply Chain
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CONTENT PARTNERS | Unlocking Efficiency: Leveraging Multimodal Solutions in Today’s Supply Chains
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SPONSORED CONTENT | Supply Chain Challenge? Solved The NMFC Overhaul: How Shippers Can Adjust to Updates
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KNOWLEDGE BASE | From Chaos to Control: Leveraging AI for Smarter Rate and Freight Decision-Making
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DISRUPTION MGMT | How Multimodal Freight Bolsters Domestic Supply Chains
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IT MATTERS | 3 Logistics Metrics That Matter More Than You Think
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FEATURE | Intermodal: A Smart Way to Ship (and Save)
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FEATURE | Ports in Moports in Motion: 11 Infrastructure Projects Shaping U.S. Supply Chains
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CONTENT PARTNERS | Logistics-Friendly Sites: How Locations can Stand Out
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IN BRIEF | New Services and Solutions
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CALENDAR | Logistics Events 2025
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RESOURCE CENTER | Use our Resource Center and let the information you need find you.
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THE LAST MILE | Sharpie redraws its supply chain
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