Stories of transformation prevailed in the supply chain landscape in 2018.

Big names — like Kohl's and Johnson & Johnson — overhauled major parts of their supply chains, starting them on a new path.

The impetus to revamp the supply chain may come from within a company, but external risks, in full force in 2018, play a major role in the journey.

Capacity shortages and tariffs created disruption, leading businesses to think about change and how to measure their own resilience.

As 2018 comes to a close, we take a look at some of the stories with the biggest impact on supply chains.

1. Breaking down the truck capacity shortage

   Trucking rates are at the highest level since the Great Recession as weather, a strong economy and a driver shortage together yield a tight market. Read More >>

2. How Mercy Health consolidated its supply chain

   Facing rising costs and inconsistencies, health systems are strengthening efficiency by vertically integrating their supply chains. Read More >>

3. Think fast, think small: How Kohl's rode the omnichannel wave

   For the retailer, a smaller store footprint was the first logical step to cost reduction. Read More >>

4. Why USPS is the perfect fit for the last mile

   Advanced technology and working with shippers can help the Postal Service survive in an e-commerce dominated world. Read More >>

5. Logistics is booming in China — but not where you think

   Inland cities serve as land bridges between China and Europe, making them ripe for warehouse and transportation development. Read More >>

6. How Johnson & Johnson overhauled its baby care supply chain

   Global consolidation meant ensuring consistent formulations, fewer ingredients and fewer suppliers. Read More >>

7. Ch-ch-ch-change is coming fast and furious to supply chains

   Building a culture that embraces change, even the little changes, will provide companies with a fighting chance to handle the inevitable larger ones speeding down the road. Read More >>

8. Uber for empty containers could solve repositioning challenges

   Relocating empty containers to where they need to be for the next load is a $20 billion inefficiency for supply chains. Read More >>

9. As disruptions accelerate, supply chains learn to measure them

   A new wave of KPIs is emerging — such as time-to-recovery — to help executives benchmark their operational resiliency. Read More >>

10. How to navigate the 90-day tariff 'cease-fire'

    International politics can be tough to predict, but the fundamentals of risk planning will help supply chains weather the storm. Read More >>