CONTENTS JANUARY 2025 | VOL. 45 | NO. 1
110 SHIP IT SAFE With instances of cargo crime rising dramatically, shippers and carriers alike are facing steep losses and seeking new ways to steer clear of cargo theft and fraud. 118 14 MOVES TO MASTER DEMAND SURGES Eectively managing increases in demand requires a strategic series of moves—each one calculated to advance your position and ultimately put surges in checkmate.
126 METRO MOVES: URBAN LOGISTICS SHIPPERS GET CREATIVE From parking scarcity to unpredictable trac patterns, delivering goods in dense cities presents unique logistical challenges. Innovation is helping shippers ease the pain.
FEATURES 90 WHAT’S YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN VISION FOR 2025? Supply chain experts share their predictions for the coming year. What to expect? AI, risk mitigation, taris, and nearshoring will be front and center. See what else is on the supply chain vision board for 2025.
102 HYPE VS. REALITY: THE PROMISE OF AI IN SUPPLY CHAINS
The hype around AI promises faster operations, cost savings, reduced risk, and streamlined customer service. We look at the tangible impacts AI is having on supply chains—and where expectations may need a reality check.
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