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Logistics costs in the U.S. continued their upward trajectory in 2024, with CSCMP’s 2025 State of Logistics Report revealing a 5.4% year-over-year increase. This surge comes amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty, intensifying trade tensions, and supply chains that have grown increasingly complex and vulnerable to disruption. As transportation costs alone jumped 6%, logistics professionals […]

Visibility. It’s a word that gets used often in supply chain conversations, but it doesn’t always mean the same thing. Transportation management systems (TMS) and supply chain visibility platforms both handle logistics data, but their roles and the type of visibility they provide are fundamentally different. Confusing the two can result in critical blind spots […]

Inbound freight is one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of the supply chain. While most companies have systems in place to track outbound orders—those that are headed to distribution centers, stores, or end-customers—inbound shipments often slip through the cracks. That’s because the majority of inbound freight is booked by suppliers, outside of […]

Tariffs are a constant variable in global trade, and they’re rarely stable and frequently used as political leverage. For manufacturers and companies worldwide, that volatility translates into higher costs and greater uncertainty when moving goods across borders. A sudden increase in tariff and duty rates cuts into margins, complicates customer pricing, and disrupts even the […]