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.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 · Jim Cross and Mark Trowbridge
Smart sourcing, rigorous contract management, and competitive lease evaluation can cut equipment leasing costs by approximately 20% while preserving flexibility and access to new technology.
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.
No longer considered just a cost center, the supply chain now plays a pivotal role in generating new revenue opportunities and ensuring companies meet the rising demands of today and tomorrow. Procter & Gamble is proving how.
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Inventory isn’t just a static number on a balance sheet, it’s a live asset that can drive strategic value. In this session, we will explore how real-time visibility, unified data flows and advanced analytics enable companies to move from “low to mid performance of…
Thursday, November 6, 2025 · Sai Teja Yerapothina, senior director, last mile delivery, Walmart
Walmart’s Sai Teja Yerapothina outlines a pragmatic, three-pillar framework—digital, physical, and human—for transforming brick-and-mortar stores into agile last-mile fulfillment hubs that enhance speed, reduce costs, and boost sustainability.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 · Saravanan Venkatachalam and Arunachalam Narayanan
A national retailer fused optimization modeling with large language models to turn complex supply-chain math into clear, role-specific narratives that planners and executives could understand—and trust.
Monday, November 3, 2025 · Jim Cross and Mark Trowbridge
Smart sourcing, rigorous contract management, and competitive lease evaluation can cut equipment leasing costs by approximately 20% while preserving flexibility and access to new technology.
Our annual survey shows that inventory challenges persist, but adoption of automation and technology remains strong, supported by rising CapEx budgets. The survey also highlights shifts in DC building and network trends, as operators adapt their facilities and networks to…
As supply chain leaders boost investment and strategic focus on analytics, they’re achieving tangible benefits—from cost reduction to better forecasting and productivity—by making data-driven decision-making a core part of their culture.
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