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.
Our annual Best of SCMR issue revisits the year’s most-read stories, the innovations that inspired change, and five hopes for a stronger supply chain in 2026.
Monday, December 1, 2025 · Michael Zimmerman and Korhan Acar
Persistent volatility from tariffs, inflation, high borrowing costs, and geopolitical shocks has made disruption the operating baseline. Rate disparities, capacity swings, and mode-specific risks add more complexity.
Monday, December 1, 2025 · Kai Hoberg, Rico Merkert, and Marianne Jahre
Supply chain decisions affect—and are affected by—nearly every function in a firm. Yet sales, R&D, or finance often act without realizing the impact that their decisions have on the supply chain.
Monday, December 1, 2025 · Sangho Chae, Thomas Y. Choi, and Glenn Hoetker
Decisions on how deeply to manage your supply chain require in-depth analysis and discussion, and even mirror classic make-or-buy decisions. The question is: Which approach is correct for your business?
Monday, December 1, 2025 · Stanley E. Fawcett, Amydee M. Fawcett, A. Michael Knemeyer, and Sebastian Brockhaus
Muhammad Ali was the greatest boxer, but he also learned tough lessons along the way about being just “good enough.” Supply chain managers can take valuable lessons from Ali’s greatest losses.
Monday, December 1, 2025 · Alex Scott, associate professor of supply chain management, University of Tennessee
The Supreme Court’s upcoming decision on broker liability will determine whether victims, brokers, or the broader supply chain absorb the growing financial gap left by outdated carrier insurance limits.
The pursuit of low-cost networks left supply chains vulnerable to volatility. Now, they are refocusing on networks that are resilient, agile and flexible with the added focus on cost.
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Insights from Aravo’s Dave Rusher and The Edmund Group’s Steven Adler show that while AI enhances supplier-risk intelligence and network-design decisions, companies must retain ownership of risk through human expertise and proactive strategy.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 · Dana Stiffler, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Supply chain leaders must redesign hard-to-fill roles with flexibility, purpose, and reduced friction to attract and retain talent in a competitive labor market.
Friday, November 21, 2025 · Hans Galland, CEO, BeyondTrucks
A modern multi-tenant, SOC 2 Type II-certified transportation management system provides stronger, verified cybersecurity than legacy or single-tenant platforms, protecting fleets from today’s escalating cyber threats.
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