Bridget Mccrea

By October 1, 2026 Companies often use third-party integrators to get their new systems installed, running and optimized.

E-commerce growth and rising delivery expectations are expanding the role of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) in order fulfillment, last-mile delivery, returns management and cross-border logistics. Bridget McCrea examines how 3PLs are using automation and AI to keep pace—and what shippers should evaluate when choosing a partner to support service, cost control and long-term growth.

By · October 1, 2026 Depending on how you measure it, e-commerce currently accounts for about 17% of retail sales in the U.S., and that number is growing year over year.

Modern’s annual survey explores how companies are buying, using and managing pallets as warehouse operations continue to automate and evolve.

New smart-label technology goes beyond identification and tracks individual packages across fulfillment, logistics and transportation.

Manufacturing activity in the U.S. expands for the ninth consecutive month in September.

A new CATF report explores how states can tackle long-term energy challenges while preserving the benefits of competitive electricity markets.

Download this article in PDF format. There's a lot to be said for having everyone in an organization rowing in the same direction, especially in challengin

E-commerce growth and rising delivery expectations are expanding the role of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) in order fulfillment, last-mile delivery, returns management and cross-border logistics. Bridget McCrea examines how 3PLs are using automation and AI to keep pace—and what shippers should evaluate when choosing a partner to support service, cost control and long-term growth.

Medline relied on its in-house experts to implement a three-vendor automated fulfillment system. In return, it got a fulfillment solution perfectly suited for its specialized health-plan order model.