Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 26, 2026)

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

Talking Logistics

Jun 26, 2026

I have a friend who blocks off two hours every Tuesday and Thursday for therapy.

“Therapy” is literally what appears on his work calendar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., week after week.

His colleagues know not to schedule meetings or calls during that time.

He’s been in therapy for years, but nobody has ever asked him about it.

“I guess they assume I’m dealing with some serious mental health issues, but I’m just playing basketball during that time,” he said to me recently.

It’s what keeps him sane and healthy.

And really, that’s the point.

Taking a break from work to play pickup basketball with friends is therapy. Just like cycling is for me, which reminds me: I have a therapy appointment at 11 a.m. today.

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Before I get on my bike, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week:

What Should Supply Chain Leaders Stop Doing?

Supply chain leaders spend a lot of time discussing what they should start doing to improve performance. New technologies, new strategies, new processes, new initiatives. But sometimes the bigger opportunity comes from identifying what they should stop doing.

This survey explored the practices that create the biggest obstacles to supply chain success, the activities that consume the most unnecessary time and effort, and the areas where organizations should focus their improvement efforts over the next few years.

Download the Report

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