Latest trends and best practices in Third Party Logistics technology, software solutions and providers of supply chain planning, operations, shipping and distribution.
Despite shifting headlines in the freight market, cargo theft, fraudulent carriers, regulatory enforcement, and tightening capacity are quietly increasing transportation risk, making continuous carrier vetting, human oversight, and proactive risk management essential for…
LTL carriers are maintaining rare pricing discipline in a tepid market, but rising costs and lingering overcapacity will test how long that resolve can last.
The 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now accepting speaker submissions for its practitioner-led event in Nashville, inviting supply chain leaders to share real-world case studies focused on AI, automation, workforce transformation, and measurable operational impact.
Staples Canada transformed its warehouse operations by replacing manual picking and legacy conveyors with AMRs, cutting errors and cycle time while doubling productivity and improving employee experience across its Canadian fulfillment network.
Thursday, January 15, 2026 · Josué C. Velázquez Martínez, Benedict Jun Ma, Paula Constanza Servideo Fischer and Anshuman Kandaswamy
A MIT supply chain Capstone project shows how coordinated inbound logistics using shared data, strategic consolidation hubs, and dynamic fleet planning can cut transportation costs by up to 60% while reducing emissions and spot freight dependence.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 · Steve Tracey and Kusumal Ruamsook
The recent decade witnessed the rapidly evolving nature of autonomous trucking technologies, offering promises of improved logistics, inventory management, and customer service for supply chains.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 · Korhan Acar, Steven Cunix, and Roy Kamar
Organizations that view logistics as an evolving system, rather than a fixed set of assets, position themselves to respond more effectively to these pressures and to capture the benefits that come with a more flexible and resilient network.
The 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference returns to Nashville with a practitioner-led agenda focused on how supply chain leaders are innovating with technology, upskilling their teams, and transforming operations across key industries.
Digital tools, AI-driven insights, and smarter automation are transforming motor freight, but only organizations that align people, processes, and technology are capturing the full value of these innovations.
Industry leaders met in Nashville for the NextGen Supply Chain Conference to share lessons, explore emerging tech and strengthen collaboration across the global supply chain.
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Thursday, November 6, 2025 · Sai Teja Yerapothina, senior director, last mile delivery, Walmart
Walmart’s Sai Teja Yerapothina outlines a pragmatic, three-pillar framework—digital, physical, and human—for transforming brick-and-mortar stores into agile last-mile fulfillment hubs that enhance speed, reduce costs, and boost sustainability.
At CSCMP EDGE, Uber Freight’s Steve Barber shared how the company is applying AI to reshape pricing, operations, and customer engagement—without losing the human touch.
As the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference opens in Nashville, Supply Chain Management Review extends heartfelt thanks to the sponsors whose partnership, innovation, and leadership help shape the future of supply chain management.
With just one week remaining, the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference promises three days of innovation, insights, and networking in Nashville—spotlighting AI, automation, and industry leadership across logistics, CPG, food and beverage, and life sciences.
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