We’ve crossed the midway point of 2025. If you had to pick a song as the soundtrack for the first half of this year, which of the following would you pick:
- “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” by R.E.M.
- “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John
- “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots
- “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + the Machine
- “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” by Green Day
- “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
If you have another song suggestion, please post it in the comments.
Maybe it’s cheating, but my soundtrack is a melody of all those songs — lots to be concerned or stressed out about (e.g., the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the on again, off again tariffs) and lots to be optimistic about too, like the sun continuing to rise each day. I was going to put advancements in AI and technology on the optimistic side of the ledger, but AI is creating a lot of stress and concerns for people too, so it’s both a credit and debit.
Predicting the future is a fool’s errand, especially when it comes to supply chain and logistics. Who knows what the rest of the year holds. As my oldest son likes to say, “Let’s see what happens.” But be prepared, nonetheless. This includes asking a lot of “What if?” questions now and developing a response plan for each scenario. It’s the least you can do.
And with that, enjoy the Talking Logistics and Indago highlights for Q2 2025 below as you listen to your soundtrack song.
The Quarter in Review
In case you missed them the first time around or want to read/view them again, check out the top posts and new episodes from the second quarter of 2025. After reading/watching them, share this post with your colleagues and social media followers, then post a comment and share your perspective on these topics!
Top Posts
- UNFI: Another Reminder Of Cyberattack Risks On Supply Chains
- FAA Approves Nationwide Drone Delivery, But There’s A Catch
- Was I Wrong About Sidewalk Delivery Robots?
- Introducing A Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model
- Agentic AI 007, The Supply Chain Intelligence Officer
- On Tariffs And Supplier Relationships
- U.S. Container Import Volumes Drop In May Led By Sharp Decline In Imports From China
- How Shippers Can Build A Winning Playbook (Lessons From Peyton Manning)
- What Is The State Of AI In Logistics?
- Five Practical & Effective Ways To Mitigate Tariff Impacts
New Episodes
- Five Practical & Effective Ways To Mitigate Tariff Impacts
- Rethinking Business Relationships in Supply Chain Management
- The Logistics of the De Minimis Entry
Indago Research Reports
This quarter we completed six research surveys and donated a total of $850 to Breakthrough T1D, American Logistics Aid Network, American Cancer Society, Feeding America, and Make-A-Wish.
- Improving Shipper-Carrier Relationships (June 2025): This survey explored the current state of shipper-carrier relationships: How well are they working? Where are the biggest pain points? What actions can improve trust, performance, and alignment in the months ahead?
- When Your Software Vendor Gets Acquired (June 2025): This survey was designed to understand how supply chain and logistics professionals feel and respond when a software vendor they use is acquired.
- Turning Information Into Action (June 2025): This survey explored how supply chain and logistics leaders turn information into action, highlighting the role of technology, communication, and cross-functional decision-making.
- The Role of People in Age of AI and Automation (May 2025): This short survey explores how companies are preparing their workforce, redefining roles, and balancing human expertise with emerging technologies.
- The Future of AI in Logistics (May 2025): Which AI-powered freight management solutions is your company using today, or would consider using in the future? What benefits have you achieved (or would you expect to achieve) by using AI in your logistics operations? What factors would accelerate your company’s adoption of AI in logistics?
- Revisiting Trump Tariffs (April 2025): Does the global trade system need fixing? Does your organization have the right expertise and technology in place to manage the impact of these new tariffs? What are the most challenging aspects of responding to the new tariffs?
If you’re a supply chain or logistics practitioner from a manufacturing, retail, or distribution company, I encourage you to learn more about Indago and join our research community. It is confidential, there is no cost to join and the time commitment is minimal (2-4 minutes per week) — plus your participation will help support charitable causes that need our help today more than ever.
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