Author: Melanie Stern

Description: Melanie enjoys a longstanding career in communications crafting content for varied industries. Her experience includes writing blogs, news editorial, feature articles, social and broadcast segments. She also hosts Institute for Supply Management’s bi-weekly podcast “Supply Chain – Unfiltered”.

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14 February, 2025

Why Your 3PL May Change in 2025

Choosing the right 3PL in 2025 means thinking beyond today. WSI's industry experts will share key insights to help you make strategic, future-proof decisions for your supply chain.

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14 February, 2025

Manifest 2025: Key Takeaways From Supply Chain Leaders

WSI attended Manifest 2025 | The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics in Las Vegas, connecting with industry leaders and exploring innovations that drive supply chain success.

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11 February, 2025

Adapting to Shifts in Steel Import and Export Demand

Discover how trade wars, geopolitics, and iron ore production affect the world’s steel import and export flows, impacting multiple industries.

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11 February, 2025

321 De Minimis: Update and Alternatives

Find details on U.S. import tariffs and how ecommerce brands and retailers can adjust fulfillment and logistics strategies with 321 de minimis alternatives.

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04 February, 2025

Automated Ecommerce Fulfillment: The Gift That Keeps Giving

Discover why retailers and their customers enjoy the benefits automated ecommerce fulfillment systems bring to shopping experiences.

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29 January, 2025

Weather’s Chilling Impact on Winter Logistics Strategies

Discover how U.S. manufacturers and suppliers handle winter’s severe weather events and what winter logistics strategies are effective in keeping product moving.

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21 January, 2025

A Retailer’s Guide to Winning Point of Purchase (POP) Displays  

Learn how a retail point of purchase (POP) display impacts omnichannel businesses and what it takes to make it stand out from the competition.

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20 January, 2025

Optimizing Warehouse Capacity: Strategies for Expansion and Efficiency

Find warehouse capacity planning expansion options in the U.S. that puts storage needs in line with cost-savings to scale business seamlessly and efficiently.

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20 January, 2025

Warehousing Building Materials Amid an Economic Boom

With mega infrastructure projects dotting the U.S., distributing and warehousing building materials efficiently saves time, costs, and keeps progress on track.

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