Supply chains today generate more information than ever before, yet more data does not automatically lead to better decisions. The challenge is not simply collecting information. It is creating trusted, connected insights team can confidently act on. As transportation, warehousing inventor and operational data continue to expand across systems, organizations are looking for stronger foundations that improve visibility, reduce uncertainty and support better decision-making. Join Mike Medeiros of @penske and Inbound Logistics' Amy Roach for a discussion on the connection between supply chain data and better decisions and explore how organizations are creating greater operational clarity across today's supply chains.

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Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, Andre Luecht, Director, Strategic Business Development Management for @ZebraTechnologiesGlobal gives his thoughts on the pain points customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. Luecht also reveals the biggest blind spot that warehouse managers still have today and shares a demo of Zebra's new Inventory Intelligence system. This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers. #MODEX #materialhandling #supplychain #logistics #warehousing #distribution #tradeshow

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, Mark Dickinson, SVP of Sales and Software with @attabotics , gives his thoughts on the pain points customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. Dicksinson also highlights how the company's new Guardian metal bin helps keep safety and resilience top-of-mind for cube storage, shares details on Attabotics' expansion into U.S. manufacturing in Kentucky, and what it means to be part of @LafayetteSystems . This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers.

Logistics Plus is a global supply chain solutions company headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, providing transportation management, warehousing, global logistics, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. With annual revenues now exceeding $695 million and more than 1,400 employees operating across 55+ countries, the company continues to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing private logistics companies and one of the best places to work in the industry.

Yuriy Ostapyak, a Ukrainian-born U.S. citizen, has just been named the company's Chief Executive Officer. Yuriy has been a guest on this podcast before — speaking in 2022 about Logistics Plus's humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, and in 2023 about rebuilding efforts and the company's global expansion. He's back with us today for a broader update on where the industry stands, where Logistics Plus is headed, and how shippers can best position themselves for what comes next.

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This Inbound Logistics/IFS Softeon video podcast explores the role of WMS enablement tools and how they help organizations unlock more flexibility, scalability, and efficiency within their warehouse operations. Mark Fralick, CTO of IFS Softeon takes a broader look at the challenges operations teams face when configuring, deploying, and maintaining a WMS in dynamic environments. From onboarding new customers and launching new facilities to managing ongoing system changes, we discuss why enablement tools have become critical to reducing complexity and accelerating time to value.

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As part of its longstanding commitment to logistics and supply chain education for both enterprises and students, Inbound Logistics is debuting its new IL Education Series. This informative content, voiced by IL AI Audio, helps practitioners better understand key concepts and trending topics in supply chain management and sharpen their knowledge of all things logistics. In this latest installment, we break down Cold Storage.

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As fleets enter 2026 with cautious optimism, they are applying lessons learned from the downturn in order to stay competitive. From strategy shifts to investing in modern TMS platforms, automation, and AI, this discussion highlights the priorities and operational changes fleets are focused on this year. Fleet leaders will gain practical guidance on where to focus, what to measure, and how to adapt for the year ahead.

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Having all the right data at hand is crucial for a company's efficiency and strategic decision making. Managing that deluge of data is another thing altogether. While AI can help keep things together, technology alone isn't necessarily the right answer for everyone. Instead, the right combination of technology and human expertise might be what your company needs to navigate the current market. Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit, joins us to share her take on the state of the freight bill audit & payment landscape.

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Compliance is a complex and ever-evolving facet of the supply chain, particularly when it comes to life-sciences and pharmaceuticals. So what does it take to be fully compliant and effectively implement solutions that satisfy the Drug Supply Chain Security Act? Chad Hodges Vice President of Operations for MD Logistics goes into the challenges they've faced, the lessons learned, and how MD Logistics has navigated it all.

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Supply chain disruption is unpredictable and ultimately unavoidable. In a market that is dealing with tariff stress, dynamic regulatory changes, and even geopolitical instability, shippers are often left guessing as to how best to stay afloat in the churn. One potential lifeboat can be the effective use of multimodal logistics. But how do you know if it's the solution that will work for you? Bill Heaney of Odyssey Logistics joins us to talk about what shippers should know to tackle tomorrow's challenges today.

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