Supply Chain AI: Hype vs. Reality

AI-driven solutions are often hailed as the silver bullet for today’s supply chain challenges. The hype promises faster operations, cost savings, reduced risk, and streamlined customer service—but how much of this is reality? We take a look at the tangible impacts AI is having on supply chains, dissecting where it truly delivers and where expectations may need a reality check. Get expert insights from Odyssey Logistics , RR Donnelley , AutoScheduler.AI , UP.Labs , Dell Technologies , Aera Technology , Inspectorio , among others.

Read the full story: Go beyond the hype.

8 Trends Influencing Freight Rail in 2025

Brian Gorton , CEO of Conrail is feeling bullish about rail. "As we look ahead into 2025, we see factors such as consumer confidence, energy pricing, and deregulation—among others—providing a more favorable environment for short-term growth and long-term planning for the rail freight industry," he says. He gives eight reasons to back up his assertions.

Read the full story: Understand the trends.

How Do it Best Reinvented Its Supply Chain

Discover how Do it Best , a member-owned hardware and building materials cooperative, transformed its supply chain by replacing outdated manual processes with a streamlined, automated system. Partnering with Redwood Logistics , the company implemented a new transportation management system to optimize daily operations and better serve their members. Learn more about their journey from fax to the future.

Read the full story: TMS to the rescue.

Spotlight: Humanitarian Logistics

Logistics Plus Inc., one of Inbound Logistics' Top 100 3PL Providers, prides itself on using its innovative solutions and extensive global network to impact both business investment and humanitarian support. Its current focus is on Ukraine: The company has donated and raised more than $1 million worth of relief but also has provided vital transportation and logistics support to assist with Ukraine’s infrastructure and economic stability. “We’re trying to lead by example,” explains founder and CEO Jim Berlin.

Read the full story: See aid in action.

Innovative Tech Transforms On-Demand Warehousing  

Conventional warehouse models no longer cut it for modern logistics needs. Instead, shippers need scalable, real-time, and flexible warehousing solutions that enable them to ramp up or down their storage capabilities in response to market changes. Razr Logistics has mastered this offering by prioritizing technological innovation and building an unparalleled network of partners. 

Read the full story: See how they do it.

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