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Building resilient supply chains: How AI, automation, and emerging technologies are shaping the future of global trade

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · Morten Johansen, COO, DP World Americas
AI, automation, and emerging technologies are transforming supply chains into resilient, intelligent networks capable of navigating today’s volatility and tomorrow’s disruption.

Dole’s Todd Stillwell, Kimberly Galante to deliver Joint Keynote at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Monday, August 4, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Dole executives Todd Stillwell, vice president of supply chain & manufacturing for Dole Packaged Foods, and Kimberly Galante, global head of product development and innovation, will deliver a joint Keynote address at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference on how the…

Simtra BioPharma continues trend of companies building resiliency

Friday, August 1, 2025 · Brian Straight
Simtra BioPharma Solutions is rapidly expanding its manufacturing footprint on both sides of the Atlantic as it looks to enhance its ability to serve a growing number of pharmaceutical clients with speed, flexibility, and precision, continuing a trend of global companies…

Gen AI in procurement: From hype to hard truths

Thursday, July 31, 2025 · Brian Straight
Generative AI in procurement has hit the “trough of disillusionment,” according to Gartner, as companies face integration, data, and change-management challenges. However, those who invest now may gain a long-term advantage.
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Mapping the impact of geographic differences on global supply chain practices

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 · Inma Borrella, Leonard Morrison, Maria Jesus Saenz, and Eva Ponce
Global trends such as nearshoring and increasing geopolitical risks underscore the importance of companies in understanding the national and regional differences of the regions in which their supply chain partners operate.

6 Questions With … Moody’s David Weeks

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 · Brian Straight
Moody’s supply chain expert David Weeks shares lessons and strategies for building resilience against natural disasters like hurricanes.

Putting dynamic pricing into practice: A sourcing leader’s guide to execution and supplier alignment

Monday, July 28, 2025 · Aniket Kulkarni
Dynamic pricing is more than a tactical tool, it is a strategic enabler of resilience, agility, and competitive advantage. By segmenting suppliers, aligning internal functions, investing in data infrastructure, and rethinking contracts, sourcing leaders can unlock the true…

How manufacturers can avoid a power outage

Friday, July 25, 2025 · Donna McGinnis
The average power outage lasts 5 hours, putting critical work at risk. But, manufacturers do have options to keep the power on.

AI is reshaping the supply chain and IBP

Thursday, July 24, 2025 · Mikael Hatzis, founder of Integratos
AI is transforming supply chain planning and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) by enabling predictive insights, dynamic simulations, and real-time decision-making that challenge the very role of traditional ERP systems.
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How supply chain leadership drives business growth, competitive advantage

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 · Brian Straight
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.

Strategies for supply chain derisking amid global uncertainty

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 · Gartner Supply Chain
CSCOs are rethinking global supply chain strategies—exploring divesting, decoupling, diversifying, and doubling down—to derisk operations amid growing geopolitical, regulatory, and financial uncertainty.

AI project success relies on people first and foremost

Monday, July 21, 2025 · Norman Katz
Only 26% of companies are achieving real value from AI—and according to a global BCG survey, the key to success isn’t algorithms, but prioritizing people and processes over technology alone.

LTL freight overhaul: NMFTA’s Keith Peterson explains changes to classification system

Friday, July 18, 2025 · Brian Straight
On July 19, 2025, the LTL freight industry will see its largest classification overhaul in decades as the NMFC transitions to a density-based system—streamlining thousands of codes, reducing disputes, and requiring shippers to update how they prepare and classify freight.

What’s next for procurement? Five priorities from UT’s research

Thursday, July 17, 2025 · Dan Pellathy
To shape their future, procurement teams must position themselves as strategic partners that drive customer value and contribute to the organization’s overall success. Here are five priority areas to help do that.

Tight timelines face shippers ahead of Aug. 1 tariff dates

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 · Jeff Berman
With more countries facing tariffs, and less than three weeks before they take effect, shippers are left scrambling.
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