Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 16, 2026)

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

Oct 16, 2026

Kelly Clarkson walks into a toy store in Brooklyn…

You probably know the rest of the story by now, but if you don’t, be thankful.

I’m of two minds on this one.

On the one hand, with everything serious happening in the world today, why are we spending so much time and mental energy on an incident involving a mechanical toy bird?

On the other hand, wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a world where the worst thing that happens, the only news worth reporting, is a dispute between a shop owner and a customer over a toy bird?

If only.

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In other news, here’s what caught my attention this week in the supply chain and logistics realm:

The First Half of 2026: What’s Changed, What’s Worked, and What’s Next

The first half of 2026 has been anything but predictable. Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, AI advancements, changing transportation market conditions, and other developments have created new challenges — and new opportunities — for supply chain organizations. As we reach the midpoint of the year, we’d like to understand what has had the greatest impact on your organization, what has surprised you, where you’ve made the most progress, and what priorities will shape the months ahead.

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