A simulation study of import container flows at the Port of New York and New Jersey found that yard operations are the primary driver of container dwell times and that targeted improvements in rail…
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…
Global AI regulations are rapidly creating a competitive divide in supply chains, forcing organizations to balance compliance, governance, and innovation while adapting operations across…
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Kevin Power and Yassine Lahlou Kamal
A simulation study of import container flows at the Port of New York and New Jersey found that yard operations are the primary driver of container dwell times and that targeted improvements in rail utilization, gate hours, and commodity-specific logistics strategies could…
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.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Dravida Seetharam and Sarah Lahti
Global AI regulations are rapidly creating a competitive divide in supply chains, forcing organizations to balance compliance, governance, and innovation while adapting operations across increasingly fragmented regulatory environments.
As geopolitical disruption, transportation volatility, AI-driven demand shifts, and changing trade dynamics reshape global logistics, supply chain leaders are being forced to abandon static planning models and prioritize agile, outcome-driven technology strategies built around…
As supply chains generate more data than ever, the next phase of digital transformation is shifting from basic visibility and system connectivity toward context-driven orchestration that enables real-time coordination, proactive exception management, and faster execution…
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…
MHI’s Modex 2026 welcomed 50,000 registered visitors from every U.S. state and 132 countries, alongside 1,057 exhibitors covering 630,000 net square feet and representing all segments of the material handling, logistics, and transportation industry—from traditional, manual…
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…
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Walter Salek, MS SCM program director, Elmhurst University
The battle for last-mile dominance is no longer about retail alone, but about which AI-driven logistics network can most effectively balance automation, labor, consumer behavior, and fulfillment economics in an increasingly complex delivery environment.
Amazon’s new Supply Chain Services platform formalizes a long-building strategy, with VP Peter Larsen explaining why the company believes scale, data, and volatility readiness give it an edge in a crowded 3PL market.
U.S. importers are overwhelmed by supply chain data and trade signals, but the real challenge is not access to information, it’s assigning clear ownership to interpret risk, prioritize action, and respond in time.
Friday, April 3, 2026 · Dravida Seetharam and Sarah Lahti
Artificial intelligence is accelerating global trade while simultaneously creating new market access barriers driven by infrastructure gaps, regulatory fragmentation, and unequal digital capabilities.
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.
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