Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 31, 2025)

The most important supply chain & logistics news, including logistics management, transportation management, third-party logistics, supply chain software.

Oct 31, 2025

Two years ago today, I had tickets to see my favorite band of all time: Depeche Mode.

Unfortunately, I was in the throes of my “nightmare” at the time — when I wasn’t sleeping, feeling anxious, and my stomach was a mess (and I didn’t know why).

At the 11th hour, I decided not to go. I was too tired and my stomach too upset for me to truly enjoy the show. Not going crushed me — one of the many things I missed, skipped, or couldn’t fully enjoy during that dark time.

Fast forward to this past Tuesday.

AI Agents in Transportation Management

Agentic AI — software agents that monitor live data and autonomously take routine actions on your behalf (within guardrails) — are moving from pilots to practice, including in transportation management. This survey asked about: (1) which logistics activities are best suited for agent-led autonomy, (2) the benefits you expect, (3) the level of autonomy you’re comfortable with, and (4) how you prefer to interact with an AI-enabled transportation management system (TMS).

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