70 CONTENT PARTNERS WMS 2025: EXTENDING CONNECTIVITY BEYOND THE WAREHOUSE WALLS O¢ering productivity boosts beyond the physical structure, a warehouse management system can serve as the hub for technology that delivers better operating eciency along with
78 CONTENT PARTNERS YMS: PUTTING THE YARD FIRST A yard management
system (YMS) can serve as a link between what happens in the warehouse and what happens outside the gate, improving eciency and keeping assets on schedule. Here are insights from leading YMS providers that can help cut through the noise on improving yard operations.
flexibility for the supply chain of the future. Here are three leading providers that can position your warehouse
for the next generation.
INPRACTICE 10 LEADERSHIP GROWING A PEOPLE- FIRST POWERHOUSE Erin Mitchell, COO of YMX Logistics, is building a company
INFO 88 SUPPLY CHAIN INSIGHTS 94 RESOURCE CENTER INFOCUS 1 INFO SNACKS 12 NOTED 14 TAKEAWAYS 90 IN BRIEF 96 LAST MILE The future of the supply chain manager role
INSIGHT 4 CHECKING IN Trucking needs government actions now 6 GOOD QUESTION What’s one supply chain problem we should address with more urgency? 8 10 TIPS Ensuring visibility and responsiveness with AI 24 SC VISIBILITY How to avoid the last-mile black hole 26 IT MATTERS Autonomous supply chains: why now? 28 GREEN LANDSCAPE Four ways to unlock the benefits of a sustainable supply chain
from scratch in a time of supply chain uncertainty. She leverages technology and a unique leadership style to drive growth and keep her team motivated. 85 DC SOLUTIONS GNC’S INVENTORY TAKES FLIGHT Health products retailer GNC revolutionized
CONTENT PARTNERS 18 11 Proven Ways to Collaborate with Your Transportation Partner Oered by Ryder 20 Freight Transportation Safety: Insights from a Landstar Agent Oered by Landstar 22 Helping a Warehousing Customer Adjust to Tariff Challenges Oered by Verst Logistics
its inventory management with Corvus Robotics’ autonomous
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drones, enabling more frequent and accurate cycle counts. This solution freed up labor and equipment, significantly boosting eciency and accuracy while overcoming challenges of manual inventory and perishable product tracking.
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