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.
AI delivers real supply chain value only when it is embedded into operational workflows and paired with process change, not layered on top of broken decisions.
As warehouse put-away logic grows more complex, AI-assisted WMS models offer a potential path to reduce configuration burden by shifting bin-level decisions from static rules to data-driven, real-time optimization.
As U.S. supply chain leaders move past stalled AI pilots, Agentic AI embedded in Integrated Business Planning, digital twins, and human-in-the-loop execution is delivering measurable operational value.
As global volatility intensifies, artificial intelligence is transforming supply chains from reactive, siloed operations into predictive, resilient, and increasingly autonomous systems.
Self-aware supply chains use AI, agentic systems and real-time data to move beyond visibility dashboards, enabling U.S. and global supply chain leaders to sense disruptions early, interpret conditions intelligently and take proactive action before risks escalate.
Driving automation is advancing rapidly, yet the biggest challenges ahead have less to do with sensing the road and more to do with understanding the human behind the wheel. Human-aware automation will become one of the defining features for an elevated driving experience and…
AI-driven, explainable planning is emerging as a critical capability for U.S. supply chain leaders seeking to reduce decision latency, manage tariffs, and replace outdated S&OP models with collaborative intelligence.
The 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference returns to Nashville with a practitioner-led agenda focused on how supply chain leaders are innovating with technology, upskilling their teams, and transforming operations across key industries.
Monday, December 15, 2025 · Thomas O’Connor, chief of research, Gartner Supply Chain
In an era of persistent volatility, Gartner argues that supply chain leaders can turn uncertainty into advantage by embedding AI into workflows, engineering profit through disciplined cost management, and stress-testing networks before disruption strikes.
ASCM’s Top 10 Supply Chain Trends in 2026 report offers a detailed look at the technologies, capabilities, and global forces shaping the year ahead. At the top of the list is artificial intelligence, now central to planning, forecasting, logistics, and real-time…
Procurement teams can streamline manual, spreadsheet-driven workflows using affordable tools like Google Sheets, Airtable, n8n, and ChatGPT to gain automation, transparency, and control without the cost or complexity of a full ERP system.
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.
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