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At CSCMP EDGE, Uber Freight’s Steve Barber shared how the company is applying AI to reshape pricing, operations, and customer engagement—without losing the human touch.

At CSCMP EDGE, supply chain leaders from Penske Logistics, NTT Data, and Snowflake shared what it really takes to move artificial intelligence from pilot to performance

A session at this week’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE conference in National Harbor, Maryland addressed various aspects related to the current state of the freight market, including the impact of various freight recessions, above-average inventory levels despite efforts to reduce them, the importance of maintaining shipper-provider relationships, as well the impact of tariffs, and other topics.

A trio of industry stakeholders—each focused on different areas of surface transportation, including truckload, ground parcel, and less-than-truckload (LTL)—addressed current market conditions for their respective modes, as well as take a look at key priorities shippers need to be focusing on in 2026, at a session at this week’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

A panel of industry experts across different areas of the supply chain provided a detailed overview of market trends and themes this week in a session at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE annual conference, which was held in National Harbor, Maryland.

The 36th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report highlights a logistics market tested by economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Despite ongoing disruptions, including rising tariffs and environmental challenges, the report showcases strategies that logistics professionals are using to adapt and maintain resilience. With e-commerce growth driving demand for faster deliveries and more efficient operations, the report offers a snapshot of the industry's current state and forecasts for 2025.

In a world of fleeting trends and short attention spans, tradition and market commitment still reign supreme. Logistics Management (LM) has invested in research and authoritative content for over six decades, providing actionable insights to the logistics industry. This column introduces the 36th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report, which highlights current challenges, including tariff disputes, regional conflicts, labor shortages, and rising costs. The report stresses the need for logistics providers to embrace technology—AI, automation, and integrated systems—to...

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has released its 36th annual State of Logistics (SoL) report. This influential report indicates that businesses continue to navigate through a fog of supply chain and economic uncertainty.

In this podcast, LM Group News Editor interviews Mark Baxa, President & CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

Roberto Isaias, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Mattel, shares insights from his more than 30 years of leading change

One key topic was the ongoing freight recession, which has now persisted for more than two years, with inventories still high, over-the-road capacity leaving the market, and demand levels remaining below expectations.

This month, we put context around the 35th Annual State of Logistics Report; next month LM will offer the industry our 41st Annual Quest for Quality Awards; and then in September, LM continues its three-decade long partnership with the research team that will produce the 33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends.

The influential 35th annual State of Logistics Report released today shows how logisticians are adapting to what the report calls “permanent volatility” in their supply chains while they ride out the wave of uncertainty.

Smart companies are doing everything they can to minimize turnover, improve employee engagement, and maximize the value of their human workforces.

Longer-term contracts, data sharing, and a focus on value-creation in the supply chain are growing concerns for today’s 3PLs and their shipper customers.