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

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

Jan 16, 2026

One of the blessings (if you can call it that) of having a fractured ankle is that you’re forced to walk through life a little slower.

For a fast walker like me, it’s a whole new experience. Frustrating at first, but I’m beginning to appreciate the slower pace, my inability to hurry up. I’ll get there when I get there — and wow, look at that spider’s web, I never noticed it before.

You also have to be more patient, and you have to take time to think before you act.

For example:

How Big is the “Zombie Inventory” Problem?

For years, companies shifted from Just-in-Time to Just-in-Case, stocking up to survive disruption. Now demand has leveled off, but many warehouses are still packed with slow-moving, no-longer-needed items. This “Zombie Inventory” ties up space, working capital, and attention. This survey sought to understand how big this problem is across the industry.

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