INSIGHT 4 CHECKING IN Generation AI? 6 GOOD QUESTION Will more U.S. companies turn to nearshoring to diversify supply chains in the next five years? 8 10 TIPS Optimizing reverse logistics 26 SC COMPLIANCE 4 keys to successful trade compliance 28 IT MATTERS From digital adopter to digital leader
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GOOD QUESTION Will more U.S. companies turn to nearshoring to diversify supply chains in the next five years? 6
INFOCUS 1 INFO SNACKS 12 NOTED 14 TAKEAWAYS 74 IN BRIEF 80 LAST MILE Supply chain heroes
10 LEADERSHIP: ROLLING WITH CHANGE
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From driver recruitment to policy reform, Jaime Hamm of Werner Enterprises is shaping the future of trucking through leadership, innovation and a passion for safety. 69 IT TOOLKIT: CONNECTING TO CLARITY Using an AI-driven planning suite, IT connectivity accessories manufacturer StarTech.com now easily conducts what-if scenario planning and regularly hits order fulfillment rates of about 95%.
CONTENT PARTNERS 18 Redwood Keeps Data Flowing for Flow Control Group O ered by Redwood Logistics 20 How 2025’s NMFC Changes Will Impact Shippers O ered by SMC 3 21 The Importance of Vendor Accountability in Inbound Transportation Management O ered by TransportGistics 22 The Shift-Left Imperative: Tearing Down the Silos O ered by Siemens Digital Logistics 24 Custom TMS and Freight Management Solution Provides Industrial Distributor with Full Supply Chain Visibility O ered by Logistics Plus
INFO 72 SUPPLY CHAIN INSIGHTS 76 CALENDAR 78 RESOURCE CENTER
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