Welcome to your latest IGLA Logistics Briefing, where we decode the news that matters. From peak season strategies and yard operation
overhauls to CSCO guidance and industry-wide AI adoption, here’s what’s shaping global logistics right now.
Despite 93% of leaders feeling ready for peak season, only 58% met delivery goals exposing gaps in tech, staffing, and system integration. Success in 2025 hinges on unified WMS/OMS platforms, AI driven labor tools, and a strong CX focus. Yard and dock efficiency is becoming a competitive advantage through real time scheduling and smart systems.
Logistics teams face the longest workdays and highest AI adoption, making automation key to avoiding burnout. Meanwhile, manufacturing leads in cyberattacks reminding all logistics players to prioritize digital security.

Trailblazer Ann Drake is launching a Women’s Leadership Center in Wisconsin a 24,000 sq. ft. retreat center aimed at mentoring women in logistics, operations, and executive leadership.