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[Content Partner Post] The supply chain industry is entering a new phase of transformation. What was once centered on efficiency and cost optimization is now increasingly defined by resilience, visibility, and execution across highly complex global networks. This report from Papryon brings together perspectives from leading companies across procurement, manufacturing operations, logistics, supply chain consulting, and industrial AI — examining how organizations are adapting to volatility, operational complexity, and the growing role of real-time decision-making. Download full report here: report.papryon.com/suppPapryonlyc… Featuring: #Rinchem @SchneiderElec @ProcureAbility Bios Management @carpedialimited @keelvar Unilog SC @LoadProof_SG #SupplyChain #SupplyChainManagement #Logistics #Procurement

Logistics Planner Partner Alert! ⭐ Guided by a “what’s possible” mindset and advanced technology, @romarklogistics stays ahead of evolving market demands. The company offers expertise in distribution, fulfillment, transportation, industrial real estate, and consulting. 👉 Learn more about Romark: inboundlogistics.com/planner/romark… Looking for more trusted supply chain partners? Explore the full 2026 Inbound Logistics Logistics Planner: magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/955153756… #Logistics #SupplyChain #Freight #3PL #Transportation

High freight costs? Inefficient workflows? Before you rush into a massive network redesign, make sure you're diagnosing the right problem. Many organizations fail to extract meaningful value from their logistics because they confuse macro strategy with micro execution. In our latest guest editorial, Alan Miller, President of @TransportGistic introduces a modern framework to help supply chain leaders look at both layers independently, yet execute them cohesively. Stop treating symptoms and start fixing the root causes.👇 inboundlogistics.com/articles/macro…

🌿 Announcing the 2026 Inbound Logistics G75 — 75 Green Supply Chain Partners! Each year, we recognize the carriers, 3PLs, and other supply chain and logistics partners setting the standard for environmental stewardship and sustainable operations. This year's honorees are reducing emissions, advancing clean energy, and proving that green logistics is good business. Congratulations to all 75 awardees. The full list is live now 👇 inboundlogistics.com/articles/75-gr… #GreenLogistics #Sustainability #SupplyChain #G75 #InboundLogistics

Get Featured On Our Top 100 3PLs List! Add your company to our survey database to be considered for Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PL Providers list. Companies that go above and beyond to meet their customers’ supply chain and logistics demands will be announced in our July edition. APPLY BY JUNE 17: inboundlogistics.com/3pl-questionna…

📢 What we're talking about this week: The top #materialshandling trends of 2026; the $10B #USPS and #DHL #ecommerce #parcel delivery deal; the importance of #micrologistics and #macrologistics frameworks; why it matters who pays the #freight; and more! linkedin.com/posts/material…

What are companies getting wrong in their digital transformation journeys—and how is warehouse automation evolving to fix it? At #MODEX2026, we spoke with Patrick Maley of @Softeon about the biggest pain points customers are facing today, how Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) are adapting to manage increasingly complex automation environments, and which advanced supply chain technologies would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. He also discusses what the IFS + Softeon merger means for customers moving forward. Watch the full interview ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=HZti0x… #MODEX #supplychain #logistics #warehousing #automation #digitaltransformation #WES #materialhandling

1 in 6 women truck drivers experiences harassment or discrimination on a daily basis, according to ATRI research. Truck stops are the most common location for those incidents. Women In Motion and Trucker Path have identified truck stops that meet key safety standards for women drivers, including lighted parking, security, restroom access, and 24/7 facilities. The top three have shown a commitment to safety across the board. Read the full story: inboundlogistics.com/articles/women…

A 1,000-page surface transportation bill dropped last week. The BUILD America 250 Act has to clear Congress before Sept. 30, and the headline numbers are big. Here's a breakdown: 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ pages in the bill $𝟱𝟬𝗕+ earmarked for bridges, marking the the largest bridge investment in U.S. history 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 federal framework for autonomous trucks 𝟭𝘀𝘁 new funding mechanism for the Highway Trust Fund in 30+ years (an annual fee on EVs and plug-in hybrids) $𝟳𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 — what a broker has to post in surety bond today. A motor carrier? $750,000 in liability coverage minimum. Section 5006 moves to close that gap with enforced broker qualification rules. 𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 for DOT to finalize broker experience and qualification requirements with a Congressional check-in every 6 months until it's done 𝟭𝟵𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ drivers sitting in prohibited status in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse as of mid-2025. Hair testing, also in the bill, could move that number higher. 𝟭𝟰𝘅 — how many more drivers failed a hair test vs. a urine test in a University of Central Arkansas study of 151,000+ applicants. Urine alone isn't telling the whole story. What's on your radar from this one? Sept. 30 is closer than it seems. #Logistics #SupplyChain #FreightPolicy #BUILDAmerica250

This week’s Planner Partner Spotlight is @VerstLogistics ⭐ Family-owned for 60 years, Verst Logistics is a fully integrated supply chain provider that unites transportation, warehousing, packaging, and fulfillment to deliver comprehensive logistics solutions. The company offers visibility, precision, and performance. 👉 Learn more about Verst Logistics: inboundlogistics.com/planner/verst-… Looking for more trusted supply chain partners? Explore the full 2026 Inbound Logistics Logistics Planner: magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/955153756… #Logistics #SupplyChain #Freight #3PL #Transportation

💥What we're helping you do this week: linkedin.com/posts/tms-visi… Get familiar with modern #TMS; unlock #visibility that prepares your warehouse for #AI innovation; understand #crossborder heavy haul #transportation best practices; learn how one company ditched manual resource planning and saved $4M; brush up on #materialshandling trends from #MODEX26.

🌡️In temperature-controlled freight, small details can cause major problems: • A trailer door that doesn’t seal properly. • A missed reefer check. • The wrong insurance coverage. • One communication gap in transit. Any one of these misses can put an entire load at risk. In this guest editorial, Jill Dalton of @Trin_Logistics does a great job highlighting these hidden risks and explaining what supply chain teams know well: cold chain success depends on discipline, consistency, and relationships. Read her take now: inboundlogistics.com/articles/the-h…

What if robots could do all the heavy lifting for you? Two humanoid robots made headlines this week for doing just that. @BostonDynamics' Atlas handled a 50-pound refrigerator, lifting it and walking with it in a load-bearing demo. The robot's physical capability is a meaningful data point for anyone tracking where this hardware is headed. @Figure_robot AI's F.03 humanoids sorted packages at the company's San Jose facility for more than 80 hours without teleoperation or human intervention, processing over 100,000 packages in that time frame. Livestream viewers named the robots Bob, Frank, and Gary. These are demos, not warehouse deployments. Robots still have limitations in real-world environments, including accuracy issues and speed constraints. But humanoid companies are increasingly making their cases through data rather than lip service. In other robot news: @LocusRobotics acquired Vancouver-based @NexeraRobotics this week, bringing Nexera's NeuraGrasp grasping technology into its Locus Array fulfillment platform. Picking has always been a pain point in warehouse automation because inventory doesn't arrive in uniform shapes, weights, or packaging. Nexera has spent five years and six hardware generations working on that problem. 💡 When do you think humanoid robots will be ready for full warehouse integration?

Get Featured On Our Top 100 3PLs List! Add your company to our survey database to be considered for Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PL Providers list. Companies that go above and beyond to meet their customers’ supply chain and logistics demands will be announced in our July edition. APPLY BY JUNE 17: inboundlogistics.com/3pl-questionna…

Logistics Planner Partner Alert! ⭐ ELM Global Logistics is a full-service provider that gives companies the flexibility to grow their businesses and focus on their core specialties. The company offers highly tailored solutions that provide customers with accurate, real-time information. 👉 Learn more about ELM Global: inboundlogistics.com/planner/elm-gl… Looking for more trusted supply chain partners? Explore the full 2026 Inbound Logistics Logistics Planner: magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/955153756… #Logistics #SupplyChain #Freight #3PL #Transportation

NEW PODCAST: We’ve had a lot of conversations about supply chains over the past few years, but this discussion stood out for a simple reason: it’s grounded in practical insights for how companies can thrive right now in the middle of constant uncertainty. Check out our chat with Yuriy Ostapyak, new CEO of @LogisticsPlus, for great advice on how to embrace speed over certainty, navigate tariff and tech disruptions, merge human and AI capabilities, and strategize with your logistics partners to make it all happen. 🎧 Listen now: inboundlogistics.com/podcasts/built…

Press Play on Warehouse Performance: With ongoing labor constraints and market uncertainty, supply chain and logistics leaders are rebooting warehouse operations to drive efficiency and resilience. Turn to the latest edition of Inbound Logistics for the insights and updates you need right now to stay competitive. Our latest content release includes: -Beyond the Build: Updating the Next Gen Warehouse -TMS Solutions: New Capabilities, Rich Possibilities -Pallet Solutions, Elevated -Readers Reveal Major AI Pitfalls and How to Overcome Them -Innovation Spotlight: AI-Powered Robotics Read Now! 👉 magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/444249678/

AI is everywhere in supply chain conversations. But where is it actually delivering measurable results today? Some teams are already seeing ROI while others are still evaluating the hype. What's your take? 👉 Answer our poll and share where AI is making the biggest impact in your supply chain operations. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

💡 What you need to know this week: linkedin.com/posts/what-you… Why Alaska is a key global supply chain region; what to know about SaaS; how to maximize the value of your supply chain technology; what to do if you’re navigating tariff challenges.

This week, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers can be sued in state court for negligent carrier selection, settling a circuit split that the brokerage industry had been watching for years. The case (Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II) centered on a 2017 crash in which Shawn Montgomery, a truck driver stopped on the side of the road, was struck by a Caribe Transport vehicle. Montgomery lost a leg. The question before the Court was whether the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act's preemption clause shielded the broker that hired Caribe from state tort claims. The answer, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett and joined by all eight other justices, was no. The ruling hinges on the FAAAA's safety exception and its phrase "with respect to motor vehicles." Barrett's opinion found that a negligent hiring claim against a broker qualifies as a claim "with respect to" the trucks transporting those goods. For brokers, carrier vetting decisions and compliance histories are now fair game in state court litigation. How do you think this ruling will impact the industry? #SupplyChain #FreightBroker #3PL