FROM THE EDITON
What a busy event month! Similar story, different warehouse. We heard it at the IWLA Convention & Expo, again at MODEX 2026, and we’ll likely hear it again at the GCCA Convention. Systems work… until they don’t. A new customer comes on, a workaround gets added, and what felt smooth at 10 customers starts to strain at 25.
And despite all the AI noise at MODEX, most operators weren’t asking for more features. They were asking for value they could actually use today: real-time visibility, systems that flex with the operation, and less manual effort getting in the way.
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- AI Continues to Drive Major Disruptions in Supply Chain Field
- How WMS UX Affects 3PL Margins, Billing & Labor
- When Your WMS Works But Your Business Has Outgrown It
- Datex Named a 2026 Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Provider
- Checklist: How a Smart WMS Transforms 3PL Customer Service
Isabella
Your Warehousing Watch editor
AI Continues to Drive Major Disruptions in Supply Chain Field
A recent article in DC Velocity highlights findings from the latest MHI and Deloitte Industry Report, which positions AI as the leading disruptor of supply chains over the next decade. Nearly three quarters of leaders expect a significant impact. The report underscores the need to rewire operations E2E through data, orchestration, and workforce readiness.
How WMS UX Affects 3PL Margins, Billing & Labor
Poor WMS UX shows up as mispicks, billing disputes, extended training cycles, and excessive supervisor intervention, quietly eroding profitability. This blog breaks down how operational UX directly influences margins and why intuitive, role‑based workflows are critical for scalable 3PL growth.
When Your WMS Works, But Your Business Has Outgrown It
Many 3PLs run stable operations on systems that technically work but still limit strategic flexibility. This leadership perspective explores the hidden cost of “good enough” WMS platforms and why adaptability, configurability, and speed of change now define competitive advantage.
Datex Named a 2026 Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Provider
Operators need technology that adapts as fast as their business does. That’s what we build for and we’re proud that this approach contributed to Datex being named a Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Provider for 2026 by Inbound Logistics!
Checklist: How a Smart WMS Transforms 3PL Customer Service
Losing a customer to a billing dispute, a compliance gap, or a portal your competitor already offers is avoidable. This checklist covers the WMS capabilities 3PLs need to retain accounts, win new business, and scale without adding headcount: accurate billing, traceability, client portals, and low-code configuration.
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