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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 5, 2026)
I brought my car to the shop on Tuesday for its annual state inspection. It failed. Something is wrong with the left front balljoint —

How Big is the ‘Zombie Inventory’ Problem?
In response to the Covid pandemic and other disruptions, many companies shifted from Just-in-Time to Just-in-Case inventory strategies. But as demand normalized, many warehouses were

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 29, 2026)
For the first time in a long time, all four of my kids (who are all adults now) have been home this week. It’s been

Final Mile Excellence: What Separates the Best from the Rest
As I’ve written many times for Talking Logistics, final mile is not simply the last step in the delivery process — it’s also the final

Navigating the Post-IEEPA Regulatory Landscape
On February 20, 2026 the Supreme Court invalidated the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA. This introduced a new layer

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 22, 2026)
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Freight Fraud Is Escalating. Are You Taking It Seriously Yet?
Let’s step away from all the AI talk for a moment to focus on a growing problem in the supply chain and logistics industry: cargo

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 15, 2026)
Writer’s block. It’s one of the countless things that separates (differentiates) me from AI. On this cloudy Friday morning, I have no idea what to
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Q2 freight market update: Market pressures converge and create urgency
Source: Uber Freight Published on: 2026-06-03
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Produce season is here. Are you ready?
Source: Uber Freight Published on: 2026-06-03
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Descartes Announces Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Financial Results
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Podcast | Final Mile Excellence: What Separates the Best from the Rest
Source: Werner Published on: 2026-05-19
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Beyond the Dashboard: Why Certification is the New Currency in Pharma Logistics
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2026 Outlook: Spot Market strategies for shippers, carriers and brokers
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Transportation in 2026: From experimentation to acceleration
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How to Turn Data into Business Value
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3PL Challenges and Trends: How Technology Can Drive Value
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The Value of End-to-End Freight Visibility for 3PLs and Customers
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Tariffs and Trade Wars: Is Anybody Winning?
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Integrating Customer Portals
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Executive Perspective on Supply Chain Logistics: A Conversation with Tracy Rosser
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Amazon Brokerage and Uber Freight: Why 3PLs and Brokers Need to Evolve and Innovate
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