Inbound Logistics | February 2026

CONTENTS 24 AUTOMATION: BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS FEATURES FEBRUARY 2026 | VOL. 46 | NO. 2

INFOCUS 1 INFO SNACKS 12 NOTED 14 TAKEAWAYS 36 IN BRIEF 40 LAST MILE Rock salt: slippery conditions, rock-solid supply chain INSIGHT 4 CHECKING IN Random stow or the disorganized warehouse? 6 GOOD QUESTION You’re pitching a cargo heist movie. What’s the title and plot synopsis? 8 10 TIPS Combating supply chain threats 22 GLOBAL COMMERCE The next great convergence in global commerce: DPP, Ambient IoT, and GS1

Resilience is the new eciency. As automation touches every supply chain process—from picking to final delivery—future-proof solutions demand clean data, a holistic vision, and the right software backbone to weather any disruption. 30 RISKY BUSINESS: INSIDE FREIGHT FRAUD Escalating cargo crime is forcing shippers and carriers to rethink risk, visibility, and security.

GOOD QUESTION You’re pitching a cargo heist movie. What’s the title and plot synopsis?

INFO 38 CALENDAR 39 RESOURCE CENTER INPRACTICE

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CONTENT PARTNERS

16 Unpacking Supply Chain Certications Oered by SMC 3

19 Overcoming Geopolitical Uncertainty and Turning Challenges into Opportunities Oered by The Logistix Company 20 Making the Business Case Amidst the Rapid Proliferation of Advanced Fleet Technology Oered by ACT Expo

10 LEADERSHIP: TRY THINGS, FAIL FAST, AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY RepSpark CEO Meghann Butcher’s apparel industry roots and customer-first mindset are shaping the

17 Why “Global” Freight Audit Isn’t a Buzzword… It’s a Business Requirement Oered by nVision Global 18 The Pendulum Swings Towards Dedicated Capacity…AGAIN Oered by Tansect

company’s wholesale ecommerce platform and long-term vision.

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