As supply chains embed AI across operations, organizations must strengthen coordination, governance, visibility, and workforce capabilities to ensure intelligent systems deliver scalable business…
A simulation study of import container flows at the Port of New York and New Jersey found that yard operations are the primary driver of container dwell times and that targeted improvements in rail…
Nitin Kapoor, vice president of technology at Wayfair, will join the Keynote lineup at the 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference in Nashville, sharing insights into the technology, logistics…
As supply chains embed AI across operations, organizations must strengthen coordination, governance, visibility, and workforce capabilities to ensure intelligent systems deliver scalable business value.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Kevin Power and Yassine Lahlou Kamal
A simulation study of import container flows at the Port of New York and New Jersey found that yard operations are the primary driver of container dwell times and that targeted improvements in rail utilization, gate hours, and commodity-specific logistics strategies could…
Nitin Kapoor, vice president of technology at Wayfair, will join the Keynote lineup at the 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference in Nashville, sharing insights into the technology, logistics strategy, and operational innovations powering Wayfair’s home delivery network.
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…
MHI’s Modex 2026 welcomed 50,000 registered visitors from every U.S. state and 132 countries, alongside 1,057 exhibitors covering 630,000 net square feet and representing all segments of the material handling, logistics, and transportation industry—from traditional, manual…
High engagement from across the supply chain industry has prompted the NextGen Supply Chain Conference to extend both its award submission and speaker proposal deadlines to June 1, giving organizations additional time to showcase real-world execution and transformation…
Amazon’s new Supply Chain Services platform formalizes a long-building strategy, with VP Peter Larsen explaining why the company believes scale, data, and volatility readiness give it an edge in a crowded 3PL market.
Tractor Supply has been named the 2026 NextGen Visionary Award winner for its investments in network expansion, fulfillment capabilities, and last-mile delivery that support scalable growth and improved customer service.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 · Rashid Abdulla, CEO and Managing Director for DP World, Europe
Europe’s industrial competitiveness will depend on fixing fragmented logistics networks through cross-border standardization, rail investment, and interoperable digital systems that improve reliability and reduce costs.
The NextGen Supply Chain Conference has revamped its 2026 awards to emphasize real-world execution, introduced a new Partnership in Execution category, and opened submissions through May 15 for organizations delivering measurable supply chain results.
In a world of constant disruption and exponential data growth, supply chain performance increasingly depends on how quickly leaders can detect change, decide with confidence, and convert decisions into coordinated action at scale.
The 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now accepting speaker submissions for its practitioner-led event in Nashville, inviting supply chain leaders to share real-world case studies focused on AI, automation, workforce transformation, and measurable operational impact.
So much is beyond any company’s control, including geopolitical and economic issues, new regulations, natural disasters, and shifting sustainability expectations. What is in a company’s control is to improve resilience systematically and sustainably.
Prior S&OP planning assumed supply was plentiful, and that forecasting could be done using historical demand. Thus, I realized that at least two special planning teams would have to be assembled to support forecasting and planning under uncertainty, and during severe…
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