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Beyond Cost Optimization: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Unstable Trade Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

Sudden tariff increases can quickly make a cost-optimized procurement strategy untenable, leaving companies scrambling to adjust. Finally, rigid fulfillment networks compound the problem. Companies that treat landed cost as a fixed figure are increasingly at risk of mispricing, misallocating inventory, or miscalculating profitability.

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Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers

The Network Effect

Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers July 11, 2025 Michael Bruens Defense , Supply Chain Management This post has already been read 125 times!

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Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions with Mike Ernst

The Logistics of Logistics

He has held leadership roles such as Vice President of Linehaul & Central Dispatch Operations at Yellow, Director of Network Operations at YRC Freight, and various operational and sales leadership positions with both YRC Freight and Roadway Express over the course of his well established transportation career.

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. Retailers and e-commerce giants like Amazon are stockpiling key inventory, preparing for potential further trade restrictions. Today’s escalation of U.S.

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Are Micro Fulfillment Centers the Next Frontier in Retail Logistics?

The Network Effect

Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Are Micro Fulfillment Centers the Next Frontier in Retail Logistics? Retailers must focus on high-velocity SKUs and rely on upstream facilities or stores for the long tail of inventory.

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

Road freight alone accounts for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, with maritime and air transport further amplifying the environmental burden. Key strategies include: Electrification of Transport: The use of electric vehicles (EVs) for freight and last-mile delivery reduces emissions and operational costs.

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Blind Shipping: Solution for Inventory & Labor Challenges

GlobalTranz

If so, optimizing your inventory management strategy can be a game-changer. This method offers a solution to various inventory and shipping challenges for businesses just like yours. Below, we outline three ways blind shipping can help optimize your logistics, keep inventories healthy and save you money!