Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · Dr. Rizwan Manzoor, assistant professor, IMT Ghaziabad, India
As geopolitical disruption, infrastructure shifts, and freight volatility accelerate, the Volatility-Adaptive Automation Portfolio offers a tool every CFO needs
A Pressure Point Framework for warehouse operations argues that most supply chain disruptions stem from four root causes—space pressure, flow pressure, cost pressure, and resilience pressure—and that accurately diagnosing the true operational constraint is essential to…
Shippers evaluating third-party logistics providers must look beyond whether a 3PL simply “has EDI” and instead assess how its EDI infrastructure, outsourcing model, ASN capabilities, and operational integration directly impact retail compliance, fulfillment execution, and…
Monday, May 18, 2026 · Benjamin Jury, Director Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Chief supply chain officers who move beyond consensus-building and instead act as assertive advocates by embedding supply chain expertise into financial and operational decisions are significantly more likely to achieve sustained cost excellence amid rising inflation, energy…
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…
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Eva Ponce, Ph.D., and Laura Allegue
New research findings reveal AI and automation are becoming the backbone of omnichannel supply chains as companies move from capability building to real-time, profitable execution.
Tech leaders must move beyond ethics debates and embrace accountability, making decisions that balance business responsibility, national interests, and supply chain realities.
The rules of supply chain network design (SCND) have fundamentally shifted. In an era where volatility is the only constant, a supply chain modeled solely for stability is no longer an asset, it is a strategic liability.
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Kyungmin Kook and Elisa Ruiz Mugica
AI-powered drone automation is helping warehouses reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve inventory accuracy, and lower operational waste, demonstrating how inventory management can become a meaningful driver of supply chain sustainability.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Andrew Byer and Mike Dobslaw
Supply chains create competitive advantage when they move beyond siloed operational metrics and align every supply, planning, manufacturing, and logistics decision directly to evolving business goals, customer expectations, and market strategy.
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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Andrea Montecchi, Chairman, Oliver Wight
Organizations that achieve strong C-suite synchronization through integrated business planning, aligned leadership behaviors, and enterprise-wide visibility are better positioned to turn strategy into consistent operational execution and long-term business performance.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is exposing how deeply modern supply chains depend on petroleum-based inputs, creating cascading disruptions across transportation, agriculture, plastics, chemicals, semiconductors, and global consumer markets.
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