CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2025 | VOL. 45 | NO. 2
GOOD QUESTION How would you explain supply chain management to a first-grader?
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INSIGHT 4 CHECKING IN The logistics leader of the Southeast 6 GOOD QUESTION How would you explain supply chain management to a first grader? 8 10 TIPS Improving supply chain sustainability 22 WAREHOUSING How to thoroughly audit a warehouse 24 DISRUPTION Future-proof your supply chain: Why real- time monitoring matters
38 SUPPLY CHAIN SKILLS YOU NEED TO ADVANCE Here are the skills and moves that can help you puzzle out your career and get to the next level.
FEATURES 26 THE FUTURE OF THE AUTOMATED SUPPLY CHAIN Automation is revolutionizing warehouses and transforming the future of supply chain operations, while AI drives smarter forecasting, streamlined planning, and greater efficiency. 32 REVERSE LOGISTICS: MOVING AGAINST THE CURRENT Learn to swim against the typical supply chain flow with effective and efficient reverse logistics strategies. CONTENT PARTNERS 18 How 2025’s NMFC Changes Will Impact Shippers Offered by SMC 3 20 Automating Your Warehouse
48 LAST MILE Avoiding AI traps
INFO 42 SUPPLY CHAIN INSIGHTS 46 CALENDAR 47 RESOURCE CENTER INPRACTICE 10 LEADERSHIP Pavlo Pikulin, CEO of Deus Robotics, says lessons from the gaming industry can reshape robotics, transform warehouses, and unlock the full potential of AI- powered logistics.
INFOCUS 1 INFO SNACKS 12 NOTED 14 TAKEAWAYS 44 IN BRIEF
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