Celebrating Leadership
In this month's newsletter, we are celebrating leadership and remarkable achievements within our industry. Alongside these successes, we share expert insights on emerging market trends, the resilience of supply chains, and the latest developments shaping our industry’s future. Brett Mears Named Gulf South Finalist 2026 We are proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement: Brett Mears has been named a Gulf South finalist for the 2026 Entrepreneur…
For Mother’s Day, Avianca Transported 24 Million Flower Stems to the U.S. in 24 Hours
Avianca Cargo reported that the 2026 Mother’s Day season was the most important in the company’s more than half-century history. Between April 15 and May 4, the airline operated more than 330 flights and transported 42% of Colombian flowers exported to North America. During peak days, Avianca Cargo recorded approximately 24 daily takeoffs loaded exclusively with flowers, including roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, hydrangeas and sunflowers, equivalent…
What Spirit Airlines’ Shutdown Reveals About Supply Chains
The announcement that Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, 2026 serves as more than just a major development within the airline industry. It also offers an important case study in how highly optimized operating networks respond when market conditions shift faster than the business model can adapt. For years, Spirit Airlines helped reshape air travel by proving that a simplified, low cost operating structure…
Holman: The Squeeze—What Tariff Price Hikes, a 2% Economy, the Carrier Capacity Crunch, and a Wharton AI Study All Have in Common
The transportation and logistics industry continues to navigate a rapidly changing environment where economic pressure, operational challenges, and evolving technology are converging all at once. In a recent article, Holman Logistics explored several emerging trends shaping today’s market, and the message is clear: pressure is building across nearly every part of the supply chain. While headlines often focus on disruption, volatility, and uncertainty, the article…
Team DCA Congratulates our President Mike Holland on Being Named to Ryder Roundtable
Team DCA is thrilled to announce that President Mike Holland has been inducted into the prestigious Ryder Roundtable 2026 class, one of the highest honors within the transportation and logistics industry. This recognition places Mike among an elite group of top performers whose leadership, results, and commitment to excellence continue to make a lasting impact across the organization and the industry as a whole. Reserved…
Brett Mears Gulf South Finalist 2026
We are proud to celebrate an incredible achievement as Brett Mears has been named a Gulf South finalist for the 2026 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award presented by EY US, one of the most prestigious honors recognizing visionary business leaders and entrepreneurs. For more than 40 years, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has celebrated leaders who are driving innovation, building exceptional organizations, and making…
IWLA Recap and Insights
The latest updates from the International Warehouse Logistics Association highlight leadership recognition, new research initiatives, and a special case study from Nebraska Warehouse. IWLA Names Jere Van Puffelen EWLP 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee Our own Jere Van Puffelen was announced as one of the Inaugural class Hall of Fame Inductees. Penn State and IWLA Launch 2026 Inaugural 3PL Impact Study Penn State Smeal Center…
Distribution Technology Named Sam’s Club 2026 Third-Party Partner of the Year
Distribution Technology has been recognized by Sam’s Club Supply Chain as the 2026 Third-Party Partner of the Year, continuing a long-standing partnership built on performance, reliability, and operational excellence. This latest recognition marks the ninth time in the company’s 35-year partnership with Sam’s Club. Distribution Technology has operated the distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1991. The team is dedicated to performing at the…
Proactive Protection: Nebraska Warehouse Stops Ransomware Cold
You may have noticed that our new DCA member company Nebraska Warehouse CEO Tamara Draeger was not at the IWLA Convention as anticipated. Word quickly spread that she was remaining in Omaha with her team, addressing a ransomware attack. But the story was not at all what one might expect. Read on! On March 25 at approximately 7:50 a.m., our systems began showing signs…
Penn State and IWLA Launch 2026 3PL Impact Study
Penn State Smeal Center for Supply Chain Research has been selected by International Warehouse Logistics Association as the research collaborator for the inaugural 3PL Impact Study, set to be published in Fall 2026. CSCR Executive Director Donna Palumbo-Miele spoke at the 2026 IWLA Convention & Expo in San Antonio to announce this collaboration. This impact study will quantify and highlight the critical role of 3PL…
