AI can enhance data analysis but it cannot fix the fundamental challenges of Big Data—such as volume, variety, velocity, veracity, and relevancy—that must be addressed before AI can succeed.
Most organizations are underinvesting in supply chain cybersecurity, leaving them slow to detect and respond to threats that can disrupt global operations.
Gartner research outlines four critical steps chief supply chain officers must take to establish themselves as credible digital leaders, from setting a bold transformation vision to fostering collaboration and agility across the enterprise.
AI can help cities, counties and states collect taxes from businesses purposely trying to avoid compliance, lowering costs for all businesses in the process.
Friday, August 15, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New research defines a clear, four-phase framework for the U.S. truckload market cycle and develops forecasting models using spot and contract rates alongside macroeconomic and industry indicators, enabling stakeholders to better anticipate and respond to capacity-demand shifts.
To date, U.S. Customs has collected about $150 billion in tariff money, and by the end of 2025, the total is expected to be well over $300 billion. We import a startling amount of goods into the U.S., and all these goods are being taxed. But where does all that money go?
Only 26% of companies are achieving real value from AI—and according to a global BCG survey, the key to success isn’t algorithms, but prioritizing people and processes over technology alone.
To shape their future, procurement teams must position themselves as strategic partners that drive customer value and contribute to the organization’s overall success. Here are five priority areas to help do that.
Thursday, July 10, 2025 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
From optimizing structure and spend to enabling ESG and innovation, it’s time to rethink traditional roles and embrace collaborative, capability-driven strategies to unlock future-ready performance.
Supply chain planning is in need of a reboot. Planners are increasingly expected to take a leading role in managing complex cross-functional processes, driving automation, and building more agile supply chains. As a result, the competencies that today’s planning…
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Despite advances, developing workplace systems that facilitate AI-human working relationships is still in its early stages. Companies need to invest in systems that enable robots and humans to assume more sophisticated roles gradually.
To elevate S&OP from tactical to strategic, supply chain leaders must speak the language of finance—and involve finance early and often.
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