Inbound Logistics | February 2026

Delving into how automation builds resilient supply chains, this edition reveals the automation strategies that will take your operations to the next level. Containing freight fraud prevention insights and cybersecurity takeaways, this automation resource and special issue will help you prepare your supply chain for the future.


COVER | February 2026
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INFO SNACKS | Bite Sized Supply Chain/Logistics Information
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CONTENTS | February 2026
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CHECKING IN | Random Stow or the Disorganized Warehouse?
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GOOD QUESTION | You’re Pitching a Cargo Heist Movie. What’s the Title and Plot Synopsis?
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10 TIPS | Combating Supply Chain Threats
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LEADER SHIP | Try Things, Fail Fast, and Take Responsibility
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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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KNOWLEDGE BASE | Unpacking Supply Chain Certifications
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KNOWLEDGE BASE | Why “Global” Freight Audit Isn’t a Buzzword… It’s a Business Requirement
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THOUGHT LEADERS | The Pendulum Swings Towards Dedicated Capacity…AGAIN
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THOUGHT LEADERS | Overcoming Geopolitical Uncertainty and Turning Challenges into Opportunities
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CONTENT PARTNERS | Making the Business Case Amidst the Rapid Proliferation of Advanced Fleet Technology
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GLOBAL COMMERCE | The Next Great Convergence in Global Commerce: DPP, Ambient IoT, and GS1
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FEATURES | How Automation: Builds Resilient Supply Chains
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FEATURES | Risky Business: Inside the Freight Fraud Surge
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IN BRIEF | New Services and Solutions
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CALENDAR | Logistics Events 2026
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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 | Rock Salt: Slippery Conditions, Rock-Solid Supply Chain
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