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 execution
• Brian Curran, VP of Software, and Justin Ray & Vijay Kapila from Controls Engineering, on how DATUM evolved into the operational core of DCS
• Mark Kidwell & Mike Prince of Waller Consulting, on network design as the invisible lever for cost and service
• Scott and Stephen, on how self-distribution unlocks strategic control
• Michael Houston and Richard, on why cybersecurity is now a cultural issue — not just a technical one
• Megan Schrader of IMI, on how leadership and listening transform company culture
• Shawn Cavazos, on the shift from transactional selling to long-term partnership

Across every conversation, a few themes stood out:

• Communication isn’t a soft skill — it’s an operational advantage
• Technology only works when people are aligned
• Culture isn’t a perk — it’s the backbone of execution
• And flexibility — in systems, mindset, and leadership — is becoming the new competitive edge

If 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.