Here we are, at the end of December, and as always, we think it’s helpful to look back on the year to see how it can help us plan for the year ahead. We’ve had tariffs, uncertainty, and technology updates all year round, so, how can we use that information to help us in 2026? Let’s look at the greatest highlights of the year and see where we land.
January
Preparing for the Greatest Supply Chain Risks of 2025
Disruptions will continue to rule the day in 2025, and we must use problem-solving and foresight to turn risks into opportunities.
February
WMS Upgrade vs Replacement? Making the Right Decision
Deciding whether to upgrade or replace your WMS is a critical strategic choice—and should be grounded in data, business requirements, and long-term value.
March
How Supply Chain Execution Software Keeps the World Moving
Supply chain execution software is the backbone of modern operations, enabling real-time visibility, efficiency, and scalability across distribution, fulfillment, and inventory processes.
April
How to Overcome Common WMS Failures
Poor integration, data errors, and misconfigured workflows are often at the heart of WMS failures—and rigorous testing and alignment are essential to avoid them.
May
Tariffs Are Easing — How to Prepare for the Inbound Surge
With tariff pressures shifting, operations must prepare for inbound surges by reinforcing labor readiness, space planning, and WMS and yard management capabilities.
June
Rethinking the 2025 WMS Magic Quadrant
Being a ‘leader’ on a Magic Quadrant isn’t enough—the best fit is defined by alignment with your operation, not simply placement on a chart.
July
Warehouse Space Optimization Strategies
Most warehouses don’t have a space problem — they have a strategy problem. Better WMS utilization and workflow redesign can unlock hidden capacity.
August
The Supply Chain Debate: LMS vs WMS — Which Should Come First?
There’s no one-size-fits-all sequence for implementing LMS versus WMS—the right choice depends on pain points, priorities, and available data.
September
ERP vs. WMS: Which Should You Implement First?
WMS and ERP serve different needs. The sequence should align with your priorities: high warehouse complexity suggests WMS first, while broader enterprise needs may point to ERP.
October
Integrating WMS with Warehouse Automation
With integrated WMS and automation, real-time data drives coordinated operations, transforming isolated tools into a responsive, adaptive system.
November
Waiting Out the Storm: How Tariff Inaction Hurts Your Bottom Line
Tariff paralysis isn’t neutrality; it’s costly. The organizations that act with agility and investment readiness will outperform those that wait.
December
Looking Forward: What 2025 Taught Us About 2026
If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that adaptability isn’t optional—it’s the price of admission. The supply chains that thrived this year weren’t the ones with the biggest budgets or the most advanced technology. They were the ones who made disciplined, strategic decisions: investing in the right systems at the right time, treating implementation as transformation rather than installation, building cultures of continuous improvement rather than static processes, and acting decisively when others waited for perfect information.
As we move into 2026, the external pressures aren’t going away. Tariffs will shift. Technology will evolve. Labor markets will tighten. Customers will demand more. But these aren’t obstacles—they’re opportunities for organizations that have built operations on a foundation of strategy, productivity, and technology working in concert.
The question isn’t whether disruption is coming. It’s whether your supply chain is ready to turn it into a competitive advantage. At Cornerstone Edge, we’ve spent decades helping organizations answer that question with confidence. If 2025 exposed gaps in your operation—in your systems, your processes, or your readiness to scale—2026 is the year to address them.
Let’s build your 2026 together. Contact Cornerstone Edge to start the conversation about how strategy, productivity, and technology can transform your supply chain from reactive to resilient.