GOODQUESTION Readers Weigh In
What Supply Chain Tool or Strategy Is Your Most Valuable Player?
THE AI-POWERED DIGITAL TWIN. Enabled by IoT sensing and computer vision, a digital twin creates a live, virtual replica
Teamwork For the Win
of physical operations like warehouses or yards. This provides unprecedented visibility, allowing AI to run predictive simulations to preempt bottlenecks and optimize workflows. –Mat Gilbert APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACES (APIs) are the unsung MVP of the modern supply chain. They connect transportation, insurance, compliance, and analytics into one real-time system. –Johnny McCord CEO and Founder, Loadsure PhD, Director, Head of AI & Data, Synapse, part of Capgemini Invent
Our MVP in 2025 isn’t a tool, it’s our people. Putting the right talent in a strong culture drives everything we do. We’re focused on hiring curious, collaborative people who understand that logistics depends on teamwork. When your workforce is aligned around serving customers, innovation follows naturally. –Lisa Yankie Chief Human Resources O cer, Odyssey Logistics Having the right people in the right seats is critical. While technology, process, and customer engagement are foundational, a true dierentiator lies in aligning individuals with roles that unlock their unique talents. –Craig Remley VP – Truckload Operations, Evans Transportation
THE PRIVATE FLEET IS OUR MVP —driving flexibility, safety, and control for our customers. By operating their
Tackling Global Trade
own trucks, they achieve higher safety standards, faster response times, and more consistent service that builds trust and boosts sales. –Adam Putzer National Sales Director, CPC Logistics AI-POWERED PROCESS INTELLIGENCE. By using data to map the flow of supply chain processes, organizations can uncover bottlenecks and delays, automate tasks, and measure performance in real time. The result is a supply chain that learns, adapts, and improves. –Heidi Benko VP Product Management and Strategy, Infor
Tari management. Building a clear picture of tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers and the country-of-origin risks associated has been essential in managing costs in a rapidly changing trade environment. While the courts are still analyzing the applicability of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), supply chains have been stressed and modified to accommodate the new reality. –Joe Adamski Senior Director, ProcureAbility Trade strategy is the 2025 MVP. Frequent trade policy shifts create uncertainty and inject risk into shippers’ planning and execution. Leaders apply scenario planning to evaluate options, anticipate impacts, adapt sourcing, and optimize networks—driving intelligent decisions and unlocking value through foreign trade zones and duty drawback. –Tara Buchler Principal of Strategy, JBF Consulting
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