Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 5, 2026)

The most important supply chain & logistics news, including logistics management, transportation management, third-party logistics, supply chain software.

Talking Logistics

Jun 05, 2026

I brought my car to the shop on Tuesday for its annual state inspection.

It failed.

Something is wrong with the left front balljoint -- a safety issue -- so I need to get it fixed ASAP.

I’m not happy about it, and neither is my dwindling bank account, but it could’ve been worse.

It could have been me
going to the doc on Tuesday for my annual inspection and failing

-- something wrong with my left hip joint (or worse) that I need to get fixed ASAP.

Aging cars, aging bodies

You never know what’s gonna go.

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Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week:

Amazon as a 3PL: Opportunity or Risk?

Amazon recently launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses beyond Amazon sellers. The offering positions Amazon as a broader third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain services provider across industries including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and automotive.

This survey explored how supply chain and logistics executives view this development, including potential benefits, concerns, and whether they would consider Amazon as a logistics partner.

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