Topic: Sustain­ability



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AI’s energy appetite is emerging as a supply chain risk

Monday, December 29, 2025 · Brian Straight
As AI-driven electricity demand outpaces aging grid infrastructure, energy availability and cost are emerging as critical, and largely underappreciated, risks to supply chain resilience.
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Green transportation and logistics: Strategies for sustainable supply chains

Friday, December 19, 2025 · Sudhir Makkar
The transportation and logistics industries are a cornerstone of economic growth and global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and services across borders and continents. However, this vital sector’s reliance on fossil fuels and outdated practices has inadvertently…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference returns to Nashville in 2026 with focus on innovation, talent, and transformation

Thursday, December 18, 2025 · Brian Straight
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.

ASCM’s Top 10 Supply Chain Trends reveal a year of intelligent transformation

Thursday, December 11, 2025 · Brian Straight
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…
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NextGen 2025: Where supply chain innovation came to life

Monday, December 1, 2025 · Bridget McCrea
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.

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Thank you to our sponsors: You make NextGen possible

Friday, October 17, 2025 · Brian Straight
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.

One week to go: Don’t miss the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference in Nashville

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 · SCMR Staff
With just one week remaining, the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference promises three days of innovation, insights, and networking in Nashville—spotlighting AI, automation, and industry leadership across logistics, CPG, food and beverage, and life sciences.

Inside the innovation rooms: NextGen’s small group sessions showcase real-world success

Monday, October 13, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Featuring case studies from AutoScheduler, Cycle Labs, GreyOrange, Hai Robotics, Imaginnovate, TGW Logistics, and eSoft Labs, these sessions deliver hands-on insights into how innovation is solving today’s toughest supply chain challenges.

Uber Freight, RXO, C.H. Robinson headline 3PL/logistics track at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Thursday, October 9, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, including a robust 3PL/logistics track featuring Uber Freight, RXO, C.H. Robinson,…

Dole, Walmart among leading CPG and consumer companies to present at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, with a strong CPG and consumer goods lineup including Dole Packaged Foods, Walmart,…

Insight by day, entertainment by night at NextGen 2025

Monday, October 6, 2025 · SCMR Staff
After a day of big ideas and bold insights, unwind at the W Nashville with exclusive live performances from Nashville favorites Teddy Robb, DJ Jordan Grace, and award-winning songwriter Matt Jenkins.

Freight, AI, tariffs, automation highlight small group sessions at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Thursday, October 2, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, including in-depth small group sessions covering freight markets, strategy,…

Diageo, Dole, headline food & beverage focus at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, including a strong food & beverage track with leaders from Diageo, IFMA, Dole…

Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Regeneron to highlight life sciences speakers at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Thursday, September 25, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, including top life sciences companies such as Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson,…
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