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4 Things I Learned This Week

By Alex Stark What a difference a couple of days makes. An already “functional but fragile” economy is being tested by the events in Iran that started this past weekend. There have been some less-than-cheerful news items that have rolled up this week. The…
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4 Things I Learned This Week

By Alex Stark Well, I made a mistake. Winter is still bearing its teeth in the northeast. Luckily, I live west enough that our region only picked up 2” of snow from the most recent nor’easter, while places like Providence, RI got hammered with…
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4 Things I Learned This Week

By Alex Stark I don’t want to sound too excited, but I’m starting to think spring is just over the next hill. It’s still quite cold here in the Northeast, seasonally speaking. Looking out my office window, it’s the usual mix of overcast skies…
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4 Things I Learned This Week

By Alex Stark Leaving fabulous Las Vegas and heading back to the office from the ‘Super Bowl’ of logistics and supply chain.The organizers of Manifest 2026 had the foresight to leverage that timing in the sports calendar. It was my first time at the…
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4 Things I Learned This Week

By Alex Stark It’s been a busy week. Historically, this has been a calm period in logistics and supply chain, but it feels like so much is hinging on the first few months to set the tone for the rest of the year. The…
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4 Things I Learned This Week

By Alex Stark It’s been an interesting January thus far. With storms, ice, and freezing temperatures (hello, -3 this morning), coupled with market uncertainty, it’s challenging to feel bullish for the balance of 2026. The news this week has been dominated by a significant…
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4 Things I Learned This Week

By Alex Stark I love it when I have the chance to listen and participate in the ALAN (American Logistics Aid Network) partners’ call. Kathy Fulton, the Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, always invites top-notch guest speakers to discuss the life-changing work companies…
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4 Things I Learned This Week

By Alex Stark Maybe it’s because I’m still refocusing on work after the holiday break, but the state of the U.S. economy still feels foggy. According to the Wall Street Journal, the pace of inflation held steady last month. All numbers hit where leading…
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