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Introducing Unplugged: Techdinamics' Annual Logistics and Fulfillment Magazine

Written by Techdinamics | Mar 24, 2026 8:01:02 PM

Unplugged is Techdinamics' annual magazine covering insights, industry perspectives, and a closer look at the innovations shaping our platforms. Issue #1 is now available in full digital format, free to read, anytime.

The magazine brings together articles written by members of the Techdinamics team, covering the operational topics that defined fulfillment for 3PLs, brands, and retailers in 2025 and that continue to shape how they run their businesses today.

 

Industry Trends: What the Data Says About 2025

The magazine opens its Industry Trends section with "2025 in Review: The Year Fulfillment Became Fully Connected," by Maria Malesevic, VP of Sales & Marketing, drawing on findings from Techdinamics' first Customer Insight Survey.

The survey, completed by 3PLs and fulfillment operators across North America, paints a clear picture of an industry modernizing in stages. The data covers technology adoption rates, the metrics operators prioritize, the barriers slowing progress, and where investment is headed in 2026.

 

Featured Articles

Beyond Black Friday: What Peak Season Teaches Us About Every High-Volume Moment

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 set new volume records, but the article's argument goes further: the operational pressures of peak season now show up any day of the year. It covers what that means for how 3PLs and shippers need to be structured on an ongoing basis. 

API vs. Tables: What's the Best Approach for Shipping Rate Selection?

A practical look at two fundamentally different ways to retrieve shipping rates, what each costs in time and accuracy over the long run, and how to choose the right approach for your carrier mix and volume.

What's Dimensional Weight and Why It Mustn't Be Overlooked

A clear explanation of how DIM weight is calculated, why carriers introduced it, and where businesses consistently absorb costs they could avoid with better packaging decisions.

Unlock Cost Savings and Efficiency with Cartonization

Packaging is one of the most overlooked areas for cost reduction in fulfillment. This article covers how cartonization works, what it saves across different operation sizes, and how it integrates with smart packaging for specialized items.

Why Shipping Insurance Is a Smart Investment

A comparison of carrier-provided and third-party insurance across coverage scope, claims speed, and cost, making the case for why high-volume shippers should revisit their defaults.

How E-commerce and 3PLs Are Redefining Parcel Shipping in the Amazon Era

Consumer expectations have reset the baseline for speed and cost. The article draws on a conversation with industry peer Brian Kirst as part of the SnapFulfil webinar series, covering how 3PLs and shippers are adjusting their carrier strategies, pricing models, and routing decisions in response.

The Discovery Phase: Your Blueprint for Successful Integrations

A walkthrough of why most integration projects fail before they start and how a structured discovery phase, led by a Solutions Architect, produces a concrete Statement of Work that keeps timelines, budgets, and scope on track.

 

Also in This Issue

Issue #1 also includes a letter from CEO Edward Aguiar, a Techdinamics Year in Data review, product and service spotlights covering techSHIP, techOMS, and the Insights module, customer case studies, and a full recap of IGNITE 25, our first-ever user conference.

 

Read Unplugged Issue #1 

Unplugged Issue #1 is available to read here. The full digital edition is free to access.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unplugged magazine? 

Unplugged is Techdinamics' annual magazine covering insights, industry perspectives, and a closer look at the innovations shaping our platforms. It is written by members of the Techdinamics team and published for 3PLs, brands, and retailers in the logistics and fulfillment space. 

What topics does Unplugged Issue #1 cover?

Issue #1 covers parcel shipping trends, carrier rate selection, dimensional weight, cartonization, shipping insurance, systems integration, and a data-driven review of the fulfillment industry in 2025, based on Techdinamics' first Customer Insight Survey.  

Who writes for Unplugged? 

Issue #1 features articles by Maria Malesevic, VP of Sales & Marketing; Adam Lavergne, Product Manager techOMS; Andres Denis, Senior Solutions Architect; Gabriel Zang, techSHIP Specialist; and Denise Perez, Marketing Manager, among other members of the Techdinamics team.

How can I read Unplugged Issue #1?  

The full digital edition is available to read here. It is free to access, no registration required.

What is Techdinamics' annual logistics and fulfillment magazine? 

Unplugged is Techdinamics' annual publication bringing together operational insights, product updates, customer case studies, and industry data for professionals working in logistics, fulfillment, and parcel shipping.