Insights
Industry insights, integration guides, and product updates from the CXTMS team.
Last-Mile Delivery Costs Now Consume 53% of Fulfillment Spend: How Shippers Are Fighting Back
Last-mile delivery accounts for 53% of total shipping costs. With FedEx and UPS rate increases hitting 5.9% in 2026, shippers need AI route optimization, micro-fulfillment, and multi-carrier strategies to protect margins.
CXTMS Insights6 min read
The Logistics Talent Crisis of 2026: 60% of Jobs Are Being Reshaped by AI While Only 28% of Workers Are Ready
60% of logistics jobs are being transformed by AI and automation, but only 28% of workers have matching skills. Here's what the talent crisis means for supply chain operations in 2026.
CXTMS Insights · 5 min read
Risk-Based Inventory: How Climate-Aware Logistics Planning Is Replacing Just-in-Time in 2026
Just-in-time inventory is giving way to risk-based, climate-aware logistics planning. Learn how shippers are building supply chain resilience in 2026 with smarter inventory strategies.
CXTMS Insights · 5 min read
Shipping Is the New COGS: Why 2026 Carrier Rate Hikes Are Forcing E-Commerce Brands to Rethink Logistics Strategy
2026 carrier rate hikes of 5.9% headline — but 10-20% effective — are forcing e-commerce brands to treat shipping as a core COGS line item. Here's how to fight back.
CXTMS Insights · 5 min read
Tariff Shock 2026: How the New Trade War Is Reshaping Global Supply Chains
With effective tariff rates surging from 2.3% to 10.5% and China facing 34.7% duties, the 2026 trade war is forcing a historic restructuring of global supply chains. Here's what shippers need to know.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Agentic AI in Logistics: How Autonomous AI Systems Are Running Supply Chains Without Human Intervention
Agentic AI is transforming logistics into autonomous supply chain operations. Learn how AI agents handle exceptions and freight tracking in 2026.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Digital Twins in Supply Chain: How Virtual Replicas Are Saving Shippers Millions in 2026
Supply chain digital twins deliver ROI through demand forecasting and inventory optimization. Here's how shippers turn virtual replicas into savings.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
The Great Freight Recession: Lessons From STG Logistics' $1.2 Billion Bankruptcy
STG Logistics' Chapter 11 filing exposes the freight recession's reality. What shippers can learn from the biggest intermodal bankruptcy.
CXTMS Insights · 5 min read
Ocean Freight Overcapacity Crisis: Why Container Rates Are Plummeting and What Shippers Should Do
Ocean freight rates are falling as overcapacity floods the market. Why container rates are plummeting in 2026 and how shippers can capitalize.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Real-Time Freight Rate Benchmarking: How Data-Driven Shippers Are Winning the 2026 Rate Negotiation Game
Real-time freight rate benchmarking is transforming shipper procurement in 2026. Leverage spot vs contract data and AI analytics to negotiate better.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read