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Thought Leadership
Total Food ServiceApr 28, 2026

The Technology Edge: Strategic Insights from a National 3PL Leader

Complexity comes with growth, and if brands don’t have solid technology systems ...
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Award/Recognition, Industry Feature
Fulfill.comApr 15, 2026

Top 100 3PL Companies in the United States (2026)

Smart Warehousing was featured on Fulfill.com's list of the top 100 3PLs Companies in the ...
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Thought Leadership
Total Food ServiceMar 29, 2026

Building a Reliable Cold Chain Transportation Strategy

What was once a niche segment of the supply chain is now a daily operational reality for ...
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Industry Feature
Fulfill.comFeb 25, 2026

Smart Warehousing Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Food & Beverage and CPG Fulfillment

Celebrating a quarter-century of excellence with proprietary technology, nationwide ...
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Executive Interview, Thought Leadership
Total Food ServiceJan 16, 2026

Inside the Warehouse Network Powering America’s Restaurants

For food and beverage distributors, control of the supply chain has never mattered more. ...
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Thought Leadership
Food LogisticsDec 12, 2025

What’s Ahead for Cold Chain Logistics in 2026

Success in the next year of cold logistics will depend on how intelligently each shipment ...
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Award/Recognition
Ingram'sSep 30, 2025

The 2025 Ingram’s 250: The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City

Our founder and CEO, Carl Wasinger, has been named one of Ingram's Magazine 250 Most ...
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Thought Leadership, Industry Feature
Inbound LogisticsSep 30, 2025

Why Brands Are Breaking Up with Their Multi-3PL Model

In 2025, companies are simplifying their supply chain by moving away from managing ...
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Press Release
Food Business NewsAug 14, 2025

Smart Warehousing Increases Cold Chain Capabilities

Smart Warehousing said it has seen an “increasing demand of cold chain clients and the ...
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Award/Recognition
Kansas City Biz JournalJul 18, 2025

2025 CFO of the Year honoree: Anna Hockey

From unlocking $4.3M in working capital to building a finance team from the ground up, ...
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Press Release
Kansas City Biz JournalJun 26, 2025

OP's Smart Warehousing Expansion Builds Up National Cold Chain Network

Overland Park-based Smart Warehousing added more than 1.6 million square feet of ...
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Executive Interview
Kansas State UniversityJun 23, 2025

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Carl Wasinger, Smart Warehousing

Kansas farm boy Carl Wasinger set out to develop a data-based, online inventory ...
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Press Release
Kansas City Biz JournalApr 02, 2024

Smart Warehousing Acquires Local Competitor

Overland Park-based Smart Warehousing is expanding its footprint in the Kansas City area ...
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Thought Leadership
Food Industry ExecutiveJan 05, 2024

The Pros and Cons of 3PL Warehousing for Specialty Goods

Compared to standard consumer goods, specialty goods require much more attention and ...
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Thought Leadership
Total RetailDec 11, 2023

Retail Logistics Trends: Challenges of 2023, Opportunities for 2024

2023 was a challenging year for retail logistics. The industry was still recovering from ...
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Executive Interview
Supply Chain DigitalNov 25, 2023

Supply Chain 'Forever About Cost, Quality and Service'

Beth Ward, COO of 3PL provider Smart Warehousing, explores logistics trends, including ...
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Thought Leadership
Institute for Supply ManagementNov 21, 2023

Retail Logistics Trends and Challenges: A Roadmap for 3PLs

The retail logistics landscape in 2023 has been a mix of hits and misses. Technology has ...
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Podcast, Thought Leadership
Click to Buy PodcastOct 31, 2023

Navigating Black Friday Challenges

Black Friday/Cyber Monday is coming- if you want to meet your customers' expectations ...
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Thought Leadership
RT InsightsOct 31, 2023

Can Real-Time Analytics Solve the Supply Chain Crisis?

During and after the pandemic, supply chain woes became so common that the phrase “supply ...
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Thought Leadership
Total RetailOct 18, 2023

Cyber Monday Alert: The Crucial Importance of Retail Compliance

Cyber Monday is fast approaching, and retailers are gearing up to take advantage. Last ...
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Thought Leadership
Global Trade MagazineSep 22, 2023

The 4 Pillars of a Successful 3PL Partnership

Managing a supply chain is a full-time job. Without consistent oversight, your supply ...
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Thought Leadership
Supply Chain DiveMay 23, 2023

AI Opens New Frontier in Supply Chain Planning

“If you crack the code on a perfect forecast with the consumer today, you’re quickly ...
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Thought Leadership
The CurrentMay 03, 2023

Technology, Visibility Are Key to Managing the Cold Supply Chain

Smart Warehousing COO Beth Ward writes about the importance of maintaining the perfect ...
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Thought Leadership
Food EngineeringMay 02, 2023

Best Practices for Scaling Your Food and Beverage Brand

If you’re in the food and beverage industry, the future is looking pretty bright right ...
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Thought Leadership
Procurement MagazineApr 29, 2023

Improving Distribution Strategies with Tools & Technology

How technology can help improve and overcome challenges in material shortages to rising ...
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Thought Leadership
Cold Store AgeMar 08, 2023

Is Ship Congestion Finally Easing Up?

Since early 2020, the U.S. has grappled with disruptions in the international supply ...
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Thought Leadership
Security MagazineFeb 16, 2023

With Cargo Theft on the Rise, New Solutions May Help Safeguard Goods

Cargo theft remains an unfortunate reality in the supply chain, as thieves use any number ...
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Thought Leadership
The Fast ModeFeb 10, 2023

How Smart Cities Change Logistics

Spurred by the pandemic, in which traffic was greatly reduced and outdoor spaces ...
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Press Release
NewswireFeb 08, 2023

Mable and Smart Warehousing Partner to Provide an Innovative 3PL Solution

"We are very excited to put our innovative technology and network of fulfillment ...
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Thought Leadership
Total RetailJan 31, 2023

Why Lack of Inventory Transparency May Be Hindering Your Business Growth

Oftentimes, the amount of inventory on hand is a result of supply chain issues, of which ...
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Thought Leadership
Retail TodayJan 31, 2023

Combatting 3PL Warehousing Concerns in 2023

For many e-commerce and retail companies, warehousing and fulfillment operations are a ...
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Podcast, Executive Interview
The Logistics of LogisticsJan 02, 2023

The Smart Warehousing Story with Carl Wasinger

Carl Wasinger and Joe Lynch discuss the Smart Warehousing story. Carl is the CEO and ...
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Thought Leadership
Sourcing JournalDec 15, 2022

Smart Warehousing’s Carl Wasinger on Improving Logistics with Technology

Carl Wasinger discusses how the company is helping brands and retailers cut down on ...
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Thought Leadership
Digital Commerce 360Dec 02, 2022

Why the Future of Digital Supply Chains is Unfolding Fast

The challenges that the supply chain experienced over the past year has forced companies ...
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Thought Leadership
Retail TodayDec 01, 2022

How To Combat the Five Most Common 3PL Warehousing Concerns

As your business grows and your order volume increases, the natural next step is to move ...
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Thought Leadership
The Fast ModeSep 20, 2022

Why Autonomous Trucking Will Soon Become a Reality

The last decade has seen a massive amount of investment in the research and development ...
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Thought Leadership
Modern Restaurant Mgmt.Sep 01, 2022

Decreasing Food Waste Through Advances in Cold Chain Management

The cold chain is a variation on typical supply chains, but it refers to the movement of ...
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Thought Leadership
Total RetailAug 24, 2022

Logistics 101: Order Fulfillment Challenges and Best Practices

E-commerce’s problem calls for a new order fulfillment model, capable of getting goods ...
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Thought Leadership
Inbound LogisticsJul 31, 2022

No Matter How You Slice It, 3PLs Deliver

Whether shippers outsource their end-to-end supply chain by the pie, or just a portion of ...
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Press Release
Kansas City Biz JournalNov 02, 2021

Smart Warehousing Founder Takes the Helm After Rush Departs

Smart Warehousing founder Carl Wasinger is reclaiming his CEO role after a year of having ...
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Press Release
Kansas City Biz JournalOct 20, 2021

Smart Warehousing Wants 'Radical Innovation' with New Innovation Hub

With its new state-of-the-art innovation hub in Edgerton, Smart Warehousing LLC isn’t ...
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