Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 22, 2025)

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

Aug 22, 2025

How was climbing up Mt. Washington on my bicycle?

It was brutal, but also awesome and inspirational.

It took me 2:25 to get to the summit. I was actually on a 2:10 pace until about a mile to go when both my legs decided to cramp badly, which forced me to stop, refuel, and walk a bit. But I recovered enough to get back on the bike and do the final 22% grade climb (aka “The Wall”) to the finish line.

If you’re wondering what it’s like to do this ride, you can do so from the comfort of your home or office by watching this 16-min video I put together. If you just want to watch me climb “The Wall” at the end, you can skip ahead to the 11:05 mark. I will share some photos at the end of this post too.

I want to thank everyone again who sent me words of encouragement before the ride, and a big thank you to everyone who donated to the cause. The pain and discomfort I felt climbing up the mountain was temporary and by choice, unlike the challenges my daughter Hannah and everyone living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) face everyday. I had the luxury of stopping anytime if I wanted; my daughter does not if she wants to live and remain healthy.

Which is why I will continue to ride, and continue to fundraise, to help find a cure for T1D.

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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