Thought Leadership and Software for Wholesale Change Agents
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
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FedEx Introduces Reusable Shipping Box for B2B Supply Chains
The reusable packaging system could affect how wholesale distributors handle shipments between distribution centers, branches, and retail locations.
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Gulf Conflict Threatens Petrochemical and Metals Supply Chains for Distributors
Disruptions to Gulf exports could push polyethylene and polypropylene prices up 10% to 20% if shipping delays persist.
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Middle East Conflict Threatens Supply Chains for U.S. Distributors
For U.S. distributors, the implications extend beyond freight delays.
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What Distributors Should Do Now Regarding Tariffs
Acting fast is important because there are deadlines for filing protests and lawsuits.
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Southern Glazer’s Makes a Supply Chain Leadership Transition
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said chief supply chain officer Bobby Burg will transition from his day-to-day responsibilities and assume a senior advisory role.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution, Part 9
Customer service orientation is not a department. It is an operational mindset that starts inside the four walls.
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Tariffs Squeeze Distributors Across Metals, Wood, Tech, and Industrial Supply Chains
More distributors describe tariffs as a daily operational constraint.
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Exposed Credentials and Unpatched Flaws Leave Distribution Industry Supply Chains Vulnerable
The wholesale sector has moved rapidly up attackers’ priority lists, rising from 12th place in 2024 into the top tier of ransomware targets.
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Fastenal Caps 2025 Rebound with Big Account Gains, Deeper Inventory Technology
Capital expenditure totaled about $230 million in 2025, or 2.8% of sales.
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Inventory Management as Ecommerce Engine, Not Afterthought
When inventory is planned and controlled correctly, it frees up dollars to devote to other initiatives. Here are key tools and strategies.