Monday, November 3, 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.
Supply chains generate massive amounts of data, and there is no shortage of tools designed to harness that data for better organizational decision-making. Many companies are seizing the opportunity to identify patterns and enhance product quality and delivery. Analytics…
In today’s increasingly volatile geopolitical business environment—characterized by fluctuating freight rates, persistent labor shortages, evolving customer expectations, sourcing and tariff uncertainty, and compressed product lifecycles—organizations are recognizing…
Monday, November 3, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cyberattacks are crippling supply chains and exposing hidden vulnerabilities in the very technologies meant to drive efficiency. As cloud platforms, robotics, and connected systems expand, companies must treat cybersecurity as a core supply chain function, building redundancy,…
Amazon is doubling down on grocery with a bold same-day delivery push to 2,300 U.S. cities, positioning itself directly against Walmart’s two-channel dominance. But as the grocery chess match escalates, the battle is about more than speed—it’s about which model best…
For decades, business leaders largely assumed that globalization and free trade would steadily reduce barriers. Tariffs were seen as temporary political tools, usually negotiated away over time. That assumption is gone.
Monday, November 3, 2025 · Akshat Doshi, M.S. Supply Chain Analytics, Rutgers University
Artificial intelligence and digital twins are transforming supply chain resilience from reactive recovery to proactive, predictive, and even self-correcting adaptability.
As online holiday orders surge, AI-enabled post-purchase solutions help retailers manage delivery visibility, deflect service calls, and enhance customer loyalty while easing operational strain.
Procurement’s next evolution is shifting from cost control to value creation as AI, early engagement, and cross-functional collaboration redefine how organizations align sourcing with customer impact.
At CSCMP EDGE, leaders from Coca-Cola, Light & Wonder, and Demand Chain AI reminded attendees that the hardest part of sales and operations planning isn’t technology—it’s people, process, and persistence.
At CSCMP EDGE, Gather AI’s Rob Rozicki discussed how the company is moving beyond aerial inventory scans to a software-first model that’s reshaping warehouse visibility and AI adoption.
At CSCMP EDGE, Uber Freight’s Steve Barber shared how the company is applying AI to reshape pricing, operations, and customer engagement—without losing the human touch.
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.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 · Jennifer Jewson, president of Together for Sustainability
Even as ESG faces political headwinds, U.S. chemical companies are proving that responsible procurement isn’t just about compliance—it’s a catalyst for resilience, innovation, and long-term value creation.
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