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10 LEADERSHIP BETTING ON ROBOTS OVER HYPE: ‘VIRAL VIDEOS DON’T PACK BOXES’ From fashion design to robotics leader, Kimberley Losey’s journey defies convention. But it’s her relentless focus on solving real problems as CEO of Rapid Robotics that’s redefining automation and reshaping warehouse robotics, one human-footprint robot at a time.
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77 IT TOOLKIT FANTASY FARMS AND FINTECH: A BLOOMING SUCCESS Sustainable agriculture company Fantasy Farms transformed its business model through a shift to scan-based trading in partnership with Fintech. Here’s how the company’s strategic use of direct-store-delivery, data analytics, and innovative packaging helps it thrive in the competitive fresh flower market and expand into new product categories.
INSIGHT 4 CHECKING IN Walmart bets big on drones 6 GOOD QUESTION
What hobbies/activities make you better at managing supply chains? 8 10 TIPS Overcoming workforce shortages 20 GREEN LANDSCAPE To reduce empty miles, shippers must share to save 22 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Unlocking revenue growth with AI 24 SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY 5 ways to mitigate freight fraud risk
INFOCUS 1 INFO SNACKS 12 NOTED 14 TAKEAWAYS 82 IN BRIEF 88 LAST MILE Rare earth supply chain
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GOOD QUESTION What hobbies/activities make you better at managing supply chains?
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INFO 80 SUPPLY CHAIN INSIGHTS 86 RESOURCE CENTER
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