What’s Your Supply Chain Resolution for 2025?
Advance claims compliance to further supply chain visibility. Using standardized data sharing and RFID enables swift product identification and streamlines claims-related exchanges, helping stakeholders reduce manual effort.
–Jonathan Gregory
Director of Global Standards
GS1 US
Boost supply chain agility with enhanced demand forecasting and automated replenishment as 2025 will come with global trade uncertainty and disruption. Solutions combining real-time data and AI-driven forecasting can optimize inventory levels and help businesses respond to market shifts.
–Mike Gross
Chief Technology Officer
TrueCommerce
Drive awareness of new and emerging criminal tactics within the supply chain in an effort to push the industry into coordinated action that is needed to combat the growing surge of strategic theft in the United States.
–Danny Ramon
Intelligence & Response Manager
Overhaul
Integrate risk management into every part of the supply chain. With a rapidly changing domestic political and international geopolitical environment, companies can no longer afford to be reactive regarding risk management.
–Tony Pelli
Practice Director, Security and Resilience
BSI Consulting
Build relationships with suppliers closer to home. Nearshoring brings the potential for lowered supply chain risks as well as reduced labor and transportation costs. Helping clients build more reliable logistics networks south of the border will accelerate the nearshoring trend in 2025.
–Troy Ryley
President, Echo Mexico
Echo Global Logistics
Be more mindful of the adverse impact labor disputes have on the supply chain, based on the sheer number of labor strikes in 2024. The recent Boeing and U.S. Maritime Alliance worker strikes highlight the urgency for both sides to avoid disagreements to ensure a more resilient supply chain and protect the well-being of suppliers, customers, businesses, and workers.
–Eric Allais
President & CEO
PathGuide Technologies, Inc.
Leverage Artificial Intelligence
My 2025 supply chain resolution is to close visibility gaps within my end-to-end product flow by leveraging new AI tools or advanced analytic data feeds. By ensuring there are redundancy options for sourcing and supply, I can keep my customers and team happy.
–Felix Vicknair
VP, Supply Chain Solutions
Kenco
The fastest cliché to ever develop—meaningful application of AI—is the resolution of much of our industry. The race to AI is reminiscent of the race to ecommerce in 2001. The bubble may burst but the mission will be accomplished. Let’s resolve to do it right.
–Sandy Stephens
Chief Strategy Officer
HyTek Intralogistics LLC
Organizations will turn their attention to data readiness for AI in 2025. Successful AI transformation hinges on a strong data foundation, so if they aren’t already, supply chain organizations must prioritize robust data strategies now.
–Jennifer Chew
VP, Solutions and Consulting
Bristlecone
Help businesses shift from reactive to predictive procurement. In 2025, shifting trade policies will make supply chain agility vital.
–Edmund Zagorin
Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Arkestro
Mitigate delivery risk through AI-powered technology and predictive analytics. This technology will help merchants proactively adjust their shipping approach, which will improve customer experience and build brand loyalty.
–Dan Spitale
VP
UPS Capital
Stop trying to predict the future. It’s tempting to forecast what will happen to global supply chains when clients ask. But nobody can predict the future. I can, however, talk about how the relevant uncertainties change (e.g., tariffs, inflation, new tech, etc.). The path to flexible and adaptive supply chains is clear. Leaders should focus on these factors to handle continuous change.
–Dustin Burke
Managing Director & Senior Partner,
Global Co-Leader, Manufacturing and Supply Chain;
Global Leader, Supply Chain AI
Boston Consulting Group
Look beyond the traditional supply chain landscape for inspiration, especially in the second half of the year. I’ll draw from diverse external influences to broaden my thinking on reducing inefficiencies, fostering adaptability, driving sustainability, and sparking innovation. From January to May, I’ll cycle from Cairo to Cape Town, with plans to integrate these insights into my work.
–Sarah Clewlow
Director of Commercial Networks
Asendia
Rid the industry of spreadsheets and manual processes. Shippers need to leverage AI, automation, and real-time data, and replace outdated methods with smarter, more efficient tools for optimized freight management. If they don’t, they will be left behind.
–Kevvon Burdette
Chief Commercial Officer
Princeton TMX
Help more companies accelerate their shift to sustainable packaging. When companies leverage digitized specification data to optimize packaging and product materials and design, they can reduce waste, lower costs, and meet sustainability goals.
–Matthew Wright
CEO and Founder
Specright
Build Flexibility
Our supply chain resolution is to prioritize flexibility and resilience. With continued global disruptions, 3PLs must diversify suppliers, invest in predictive analytics, and enhance last-mile options to keep clients’ fulfillment efficient and adaptable. By building a more agile supply chain, we can respond faster to market changes and maintain top-level service.
–Alan Silberstein
Co-Founder
ShipLab
As we continue to grow, our resolution is to remain nimble and flexible. The needs of customers and the end consumer will only increase, and it’s vital that players in the supply chain are well-positioned to do business quickly and avoid being too bureaucratic to ensure industry demand is met.
–Jeff Pepperworth
President and CEO
iGPS Logistics
Empower clients to build future-ready supply chains that are resilient, agile, and sustainable. This can be achieved by integrating Generative AI, advanced analytics, and sustainability.
–Abhishek Joshi
Director, Supply Chain Capability and Solutions
WNS Procurement
Enhance supplier collaboration efforts using a digital thread approach to amplify collaboration, boost performance tracking, and improve communication.
–Jason Kasper
Senior Director of Product Marketing
Aras
Prioritize transparency and resilience, especially in marine logistics. We see the future in leveraging real-time tracking—integrating data points to provide insights like ETA predictions and cost estimates. This digital central source of truth for barge operations will play a critical role in creating adaptive, reliable, and innovative supply chains.
–Jason Aristides
CEO
OpenTug
Deliver products faster, targeting two-day delivery in the United States and key international markets. We’re dedicated to providing in-demand products tailored to local needs while expanding global free shipping.
–Miriee Chang
COO
iHerb
Enhance efficiency by integrating AI-driven tools for real-time data analysis and automation. By optimizing workflows, minimizing manual processes, and improving visibility across operations, we aim to reduce costs, improve delivery times, and boost overall customer satisfaction.
–Kelly Sims
Owner | President | Chief Operating Officer
iJility, LLC
Spark joy throughout supply chains by leveraging our port ecosystems, technology, and supply chain solutions to deliver an exceptional experience.
–Chee Foong Wan
CEO
PSA BDP
Focus on customer experience. When we talk about the customer in last mile logistics, we’re not often just talking about the shipper, but the consumer receiving the final product as well. If we can help our customers provide a better experience, that builds lifetime value and makes the end-consumer want to continue to purchase from that company thus boosting volume with us as well.
–Raj Ramanan
CEO
Jitsu