Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 5, 2025)

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

Talking Logistics

Sep 05, 2025

The calm before the storm is over.

Starting next week, I’m hitting the road to attend/speak at various industry events this month and next, including:

If you’re attending any of these events, I look forward to learning and networking with you there!

Before I start packing, here is the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week:

Using Robots to Load/Unload Trucks

A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted how “new advances in robotics are [enabling the automation of truck loading and unloading]. Improved sensors and algorithms, advancements in AI and faster image-processing technology are making these robots proficient players in tasks that are like a game of 3-D Tetris.” This survey sought to understand industry readiness, key challenges, and opportunities associated with using robots to load or unload trucks.

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