Academic–industry partnerships are accelerating supply chain talent development by giving students hands-on, real-world experience that improves performance, reduces lead times, and builds job-ready skills.
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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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.
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.
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.
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,…
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,…
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.
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,…
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…
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,…
FedEx Supply Chain, Sysco, and GNC have been named 2025 NextGen End User Award winners for their innovative use of AI, digital transformation, and robotics to advance supply chain performance.
Monday, September 15, 2025 · Dr. María Jesús Sáenz, Dr. Jaime Macías Aguayo, Javiera Arancibia and Fernanda Esparza
Companies can reduce planning delays and improve service levels by using a hybrid metaheuristic approach, achieving near-optimal solutions in minutes instead of hours.
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