A Pressure Point Framework for warehouse operations argues that most supply chain disruptions stem from four root causes—space pressure, flow pressure, cost pressure, and resilience pressure—and that accurately diagnosing the true operational constraint is essential to…
Shippers evaluating third-party logistics providers must look beyond whether a 3PL simply “has EDI” and instead assess how its EDI infrastructure, outsourcing model, ASN capabilities, and operational integration directly impact retail compliance, fulfillment execution, and…
Monday, May 18, 2026 · Benjamin Jury, Director Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Chief supply chain officers who move beyond consensus-building and instead act as assertive advocates by embedding supply chain expertise into financial and operational decisions are significantly more likely to achieve sustained cost excellence amid rising inflation, energy…
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Steven Melnyk and Alan Amling
A new supply chain management model promises greater resilience, innovation, and customer value, yet its success depends less on technology and more on the leadership alignment, culture, incentives, and structures that are needed to make the transformation possible.
For years, procurement has been defined by what it saved. It was a cost control function designed to ensure needed materials or services were acquired at the least cost possible. But in 2026, procurement is no longer being viewed that same way. Today, procurement is being…
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Om Prakash and Tobias Schoenherr
A comprehensive framework for transforming order management from reactive routing to predictive excellence through dynamic order management and deployment optimization.
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Eva Ponce, Ph.D., and Laura Allegue
New research findings reveal AI and automation are becoming the backbone of omnichannel supply chains as companies move from capability building to real-time, profitable execution.
Tech leaders must move beyond ethics debates and embrace accountability, making decisions that balance business responsibility, national interests, and supply chain realities.
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Morgan Swink, Christy Christian and Phil Howell
Advanced planning technologies combined with stronger data, processes, and AI capabilities are transforming supply chain planning, enabling faster decision-making, greater resilience, and measurable financial gains for organizations that invest in next-generation planning…
The rules of supply chain network design (SCND) have fundamentally shifted. In an era where volatility is the only constant, a supply chain modeled solely for stability is no longer an asset, it is a strategic liability.
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Katja Woelfl, David J. Ketchen, and Lutz Kaufmann
Supply chain leaders invest heavily in preparing for negotiations, yet many overlook a powerful lever for continuous improvement: After-action reflection. Evidence from a study of 129 purchasing and sales managers, together with prior research on counterfactual reflection,…
By integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT into the classic Kraljic Matrix, procurement leaders can transform a decades-old framework into a dynamic decision tool that strengthens risk management, supplier transparency, and strategic sourcing in increasingly volatile global supply…
From pricing discipline and capacity planning to technology and AI, the nation’s top carriers are navigating a soft freight market while positioning their networks for the next cycle of demand.
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