CONTENTS JANUARY 2026 | VOL. 46 | NO. 1 About the cover: Original artwork by Alex Jackman; instagram.com/ajackman_art
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
WAREHOUSE ROBOTICS
86 ROADMAP TO 2030 Industry insiders chart the course for supply chains.
AUTOMATION
AGENTIC AI
FEATURES 94 3PL LONGEVITY: HOW THEY SURVIVE AND THRIVE THROUGH THE DECADES (OR CENTURIES) Here are the core strategies—from continuous disruption to customer focus—that have helped some leading third-party logistics providers grow and succeed for generations.
100 MATCHING DEMAND TO SUPPLY: THE STAKES ARE HIGHER THAN EVER Rising capital costs and soaring customer expectations mean inventory mismatches—from excess stock to empty shelves—are a direct threat to profit and reputation. Here’s how leading brands address the challenge.
106 BUILDING THE SUPPLY CHAIN TECH STACK Why supply chain leaders must stack their tools wisely—and how the right configuration can boost visibility, e ciency, and control.
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