Trust: A Critical Link In ESG Compliance

A look at how shippers are strengthening trust through evidence-based compliance, continuous visibility, and Supply Chain Operating Networks.

Oct 28, 2025

“Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work,” said Warren Bennis, the American scholar and consultant who pioneered leadership studies.

It is also the lubrication that makes supply chains work.

Unfortunately, headline after headline, poll after poll, shows that trust continues to decline across almost all aspects of society. “Gallup’s latest report [from July 2025] finds that just 28% of Americans have strong confidence in major U.S. institutions — near historic lows,” reported Benjamin Pacini at DeseretNews. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

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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