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.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 · Andrew Byer and Mike Dobslaw
Democratizing supply chain data means giving frontline planners and operators across U.S. and global supply chains real-time access to accurate, usable information, turning data into a business asset that improves planning, execution, and accountability rather than an…
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.
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as a critical capability for U.S. supply chain leaders seeking to reduce decision latency, manage tariffs, and replace outdated S&OP models with collaborative intelligence.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.
Monday, December 15, 2025 · Thomas O’Connor, chief of research, Gartner Supply Chain
In an era of persistent volatility, Gartner argues that supply chain leaders can turn uncertainty into advantage by embedding AI into workflows, engineering profit through disciplined cost management, and stress-testing networks before disruption strikes.
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.
A digital twin gives supply chain planners a safe way to test ideas and see how change affects performance in a largely unpredictable business environment.
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.
Do you receive the Straight Talk weekly newsletter? Sign up today to get exclusive insights and thoughts from SCMR Editor Brian Straight each Sunday morning in your inbox.
Quantum logistics harnesses the power of quantum computing to transform supply chains from reactive systems into adaptive, predictive networks, but true scalability remains years away due to technological, economic, and accessibility hurdles.
A study of 390 retail executives reveals that data readiness directly drives revenue performance, with data-ready companies reporting five times higher growth than their peers. Yet most retailers still struggle with siloed operations, legacy systems, and limited real-time…
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.
Don’t miss out on the best in supply chain. Get premium
resources and in-depth, comprehensive feature articles written by the industry's top experts – delivered.
