As warehouse put-away logic grows more complex, AI-assisted WMS models offer a potential path to reduce configuration burden by shifting bin-level decisions from static rules to data-driven, real-time optimization.
Manufacturers are rapidly deploying AI across production and supply chains, but new research shows their governance, cybersecurity, and compliance controls are lagging—creating growing exposure to adversarial AI attacks, regulatory scrutiny, and third-party supply chain…
Supply chain visibility is shifting from passive tracking to prescriptive, real-time execution using sensor data and analytics to trigger the right actions before disruptions, spoilage, or compliance failures occur.
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.
Driving automation is advancing rapidly, yet the biggest challenges ahead have less to do with sensing the road and more to do with understanding the human behind the wheel. Human-aware automation will become one of the defining features for an elevated driving experience and…
AI-driven, explainable planning is emerging as a critical capability for U.S. supply chain leaders seeking to reduce decision latency, manage tariffs, and replace outdated S&OP models with collaborative intelligence.
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.
ASCM’s Top 10 Supply Chain Trends in 2026 report offers a detailed look at the technologies, capabilities, and global forces shaping the year ahead. At the top of the list is artificial intelligence, now central to planning, forecasting, logistics, and real-time…
A Mecalux–MIT survey of more than 2,000 warehouse leaders shows that AI adoption has reached mainstream maturity, is driving operational gains, expanding the workforce, and ushering in a new era of intelligent, self-optimizing warehouse networks.
Procurement teams can streamline manual, spreadsheet-driven workflows using affordable tools like Google Sheets, Airtable, n8n, and ChatGPT to gain automation, transparency, and control without the cost or complexity of a full ERP system.
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.
Monday, December 1, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The advent of AI as a widely available business tool has given rise to numerous applications that are proliferating at a dizzying pace. As we strive to stay current with the latest applications, it’s essential not to overlook the ongoing efforts to enhance existing ones.
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As online holiday orders surge, AI-enabled post-purchase solutions help retailers manage delivery visibility, deflect service calls, and enhance customer loyalty while easing operational strain.
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