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ISM has provided relevant, trusted and timely content to the supply management profession for over a century.

Through Inside Supply Management® magazine, ISM offers knowledge and information that is critical to your success as a supply management practitioner. Continuing coverage of supply chain news and topics enables you to stay current on the latest information and expert views impacting the profession.

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September/October 2026 Issue

The September/October issue of Inside Supply Management® explores how supply chain assumptions are changing. The four feature articles highlight how tariffs have become a strategic business variable, contracts need to account for geopolitical risk, U.S. railroads are at a pivotal moment, and devices like cell phones are revising how demand planning is done.

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At the Switch: Rail’s Second Chance

September 09, 2026
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After a lengthy freight recession, U.S. railroads are at a pivotal moment as shippers increasingly shift to intermodal; keeping that momentum on track will depend on service, reliability and optionality.

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