Here’s the deal: Winning brick-and-mortar and ecommerce retail today demands a smarter supply chain. Check out this edition of Inbound Logistics for the strategies that will help you survive and thrive.
COVER | August 2026 | 1 |
INFO SNACKS | Bite Sized Supply Chain/Logistics Information | 3 |
CONTENTS | August 2026 | 4 |
CHECKING IN | 3PL Contracts Evolve Into 4PL Solutions | 6 |
GOOD QUESTION | What’s One Thing You Should Do Now to Ensure Your Company Is Still in Business in 5 Years? | 8 |
10 TIPS | Building a Strong Workforce | 10 |
SUPPLY CHAIN P.O.V. | Brian Waite: Pump Company Freight Manager Takes a Multimodal Approach | 12 |
NOTED | The Supply Chain in Brief | 14 |
TAKE AWAYS | Shaping the Future of the Global Supply Chain | 16 |
KNOWLEDGE BASE | Proposed Transportation Bill: What Does It Mean for Women In Trucking? | 20 |
KNOWLEDGE BASE | How to Improve Your Warehouse Picking Process During Peak Seasons and Returns | 21 |
KNOWLEDGE BASE | Fewer Containers, Same Freight: The Overweight Corridor Advantage | 22 |
THOUGHT LEADERS | Why Every Freight Mode Matters More Than Ever | 24 |
THOUGHT LEADERS | Plan Complex Heavy Haul Moves With Fewer Surprises | 25 |
THOUGHT LEADERS | Why Carrier Costing Is Becoming Core Logistics Infrastructure | 26 |
FREIGHT FRAUD | How to Stop Freight Fraud Before it Starts | 28 |
RETAIL RETHINK | The Cost of Disconnected Systems | 29 |
RISKS & REWARDS | Hard-to-Insure Risks Pressure Cash Flow | 30 |
FEATURES | 14 Supply Chain Moves to Help Retailers Survive and Thrive | 32 |
FEATURES | Port Update: Shoring Up Supply Chains | 38 |
FEATURES | Preserving The Perishable: Cold Chain Solutions Stay Fresh | 50 |
SUPPLY CHAIN INSIGHTS | The Latest Free Whitepapers, Videos, Podcasts, and More... | 58 |
SPOTLIGHT | Ergonomic Solutions | 60 |
IN BRIEF | New Services and Solutions | 62 |
CALENDAR | Logistics Events 2026-2027 | 64 |
RESOURCE CENTER | Use our Resource Center and let the Information you need find you. | 65 |
THE LAST MILE | Domestic Supply Chain Bubbles Up | 66 |
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