What Real Warehouse Intelligence Looked Like in 2025
Wed Jan 07 2026
In this special year-in-review episode of On Time In Full, host Michelle Dawn Mooney reflects on a year that challenged — and elevated — the way supply chain leaders think about execution.
2025 brought volatility, innovation, and rising pressure across the warehouse and logistics landscape. But behind the rapid acceleration of automation, AI, and customer expectations, something deeper was happening: teams were rethinking how they communicate, build, and lead.
This episode features voices from across the DCS ecosystem — project managers, engineers, marketers, consultants, and strategic partners — each offering a first-hand look at the real forces shaping the future of supply chain execution.
You’ll hear from:
José Osorio, Project Manager, on why communication is the foundation of smart executionBrian Curran, VP of Software, and Justin Ray & Vijay Kapila from Controls Engineering, on how DATUM evolved into the operational core of DCSMark Kidwell & Mike Prince of Waller Consulting, on network design as the invisible lever for cost and serviceScott and Stephen, on how self-distribution unlocks strategic controlMichael Houston and Richard, on why cybersecurity is now a cultural issue — not just a technical oneMegan Schrader of IMI, on how leadership and listening transform company cultureShawn Cavazos, on the shift from transactional selling to long-term partnershipAcross every conversation, a few themes stood out:
Communication isn’t a soft skill — it’s an operational advantageTechnology only works when people are alignedCulture isn’t a perk — it’s the backbone of executionAnd flexibility — in systems, mindset, and leadership — is becoming the new competitive edgeIf you're navigating transformation, scaling complexity, or simply trying to align strategy with execution in the real world, this episode captures what mattered in 2025 — and where the industry is heading next.
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In this special year-in-review episode of On Time In Full, host Michelle Dawn Mooney reflects on a year that challenged — and elevated — the way supply chain leaders think about execution. 2025 brought volatility, innovation, and rising pressure across the warehouse and logistics landscape. But behind the rapid acceleration of automation, AI, and customer expectations, something deeper was happening: teams were rethinking how they communicate, build, and lead. This episode features voices from across the DCS ecosystem — project managers, engineers, marketers, consultants, and strategic partners — each offering a first-hand look at the real forces shaping the future of supply chain execution. You’ll hear from: José Osorio, Project Manager, on why communication is the foundation of smart executionBrian Curran, VP of Software, and Justin Ray & Vijay Kapila from Controls Engineering, on how DATUM evolved into the operational core of DCSMark Kidwell & Mike Prince of Waller Consulting, on network design as the invisible lever for cost and serviceScott and Stephen, on how self-distribution unlocks strategic controlMichael Houston and Richard, on why cybersecurity is now a cultural issue — not just a technical oneMegan Schrader of IMI, on how leadership and listening transform company cultureShawn Cavazos, on the shift from transactional selling to long-term partnershipAcross every conversation, a few themes stood out: Communication isn’t a soft skill — it’s an operational advantageTechnology only works when people are alignedCulture isn’t a perk — it’s the backbone of executionAnd flexibility — in systems, mindset, and leadership — is becoming the new competitive edgeIf you're navigating transformation, scaling complexity, or simply trying to align strategy with execution in the real world, this episode captures what mattered in 2025 — and where the industry is heading next.