The NextGen Supply Chain Conference will showcase award-winning technology companies Netstock and Pickle Robot, giving attendees the opportunity to hear directly from the innovators behind…
The 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference has unveiled its agenda, featuring executive speakers from Wayfair, Eli Lilly, Tractor Supply, Apple, Amazon, Evonik, Stanford Medicine, and other leading…
As supply chain management has evolved into a broader value chain leadership discipline, universities face growing pressure to redesign curriculum around risk, resilience, finance, geopolitics,…
The NextGen Supply Chain Conference will showcase award-winning technology companies Netstock and Pickle Robot, giving attendees the opportunity to hear directly from the innovators behind AI-powered planning, autonomous warehouse operations and collaborative robotics.
The 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference has unveiled its agenda, featuring executive speakers from Wayfair, Eli Lilly, Tractor Supply, Apple, Amazon, Evonik, Stanford Medicine, and other leading organizations who will share practical strategies for AI, automation, digital…
As supply chain management has evolved into a broader value chain leadership discipline, universities face growing pressure to redesign curriculum around risk, resilience, finance, geopolitics, technology, and hands-on leadership development to better prepare graduates for the…
Thursday, July 2, 2026 · David Widdifield, DBA and Misty Blessley, Ph.D.
As AI, geopolitical volatility, and sustainability mandates rapidly reshape supply chain operations, universities and industry partners face growing pressure to redesign SCM education around applied digital fluency, resilience, and real-world execution skills that better…
As supply chain roles expand, professionals and companies are looking harder at which certifications and programs deliver the best return on investment.
Nitin Kapoor, vice president of technology at Wayfair, will join the Keynote lineup at the 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference in Nashville, sharing insights into the technology, logistics strategy, and operational innovations powering Wayfair’s home delivery network.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Sime Curkovic and Dr. Thomas V. Scannell
As supplier integration becomes a critical driver of innovation and speed to market, organizations must equip supply chain professionals with stronger technical, analytical, and cross-functional skills while breaking down organizational silos that limit strategic participation…
High engagement from across the supply chain industry has prompted the NextGen Supply Chain Conference to extend both its award submission and speaker proposal deadlines to June 1, giving organizations additional time to showcase real-world execution and transformation…
Tractor Supply has been named the 2026 NextGen Visionary Award winner for its investments in network expansion, fulfillment capabilities, and last-mile delivery that support scalable growth and improved customer service.
The NextGen Supply Chain Conference has revamped its 2026 awards to emphasize real-world execution, introduced a new Partnership in Execution category, and opened submissions through May 15 for organizations delivering measurable supply chain results.
Reshoring manufacturing in the U.S. is accelerating, but a severe shortage of skilled labor across technical, operational, and leadership roles threatens to undermine its long-term viability.
Immersive, industry-embedded supply chain projects place students inside real operating systems, helping them build stronger applied capabilities in lean thinking, process mapping, and operational analysis than traditional textbook case studies.
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.
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