Operating conditions in advanced manufacturing are changing fast as organizations push to modernize operations while navigating quality requirements, long lead times, and increasingly complex supply chains. As leaders look to apply AI across the physical world, many discover that technology alone is not enough. Success depends on strong operating fundamentals, clean master data, and a culture that aligns teams around execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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The Future of Supply Chain Planning: Gartner Takeaways and What’s Next
Automation is showing up everywhere in supply chain planning, but the winners aren’t the ones automating the most. They’re the ones choosing the right decisions to automate, bringing people along early, and using AI to build speed and confidence in planning.
Innovative Industry Leaders Transforming Supply Chain Planning
Supply chains around the world are navigating relentless disruption, rising expectations for speed and resilience, and rapid advances in AI-driven decision-making. Leaders are under pressure to move beyond experimentation and deliver measurable value faster than ever.
The Buzz: Human + Machine — Redefining the Future of Supply Chains
The future of supply chain continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and on today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we unpack the technologies, innovations, and leadership decisions shaping what’s next for global supply chains. From human-machine collaboration to drone delivery and robotics, this episode cuts through the hype to focus on what’s practical, scalable, and impactful. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by Pegasus Logistics!
A Bold, New, Decarbonized Future: A Conversation with Steve Wilhite
Global supply chains are facing a dual transformation, an accelerating shift toward clean energy and a rapid evolution in AI-driven decision-making. As companies navigate rising expectations for sustainability, transparency, and resilience, leaders are rethinking how ecosystems come together to reduce emissions, digitize operations, and unlock new forms of value.
The Buzz: Why U.S. Imports From China Are Plummeting — and What It Means for 2026
The future of supply chain is accelerating, and on today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens are unpacking the global trends, disruptions, and economic shifts shaping what’s next for leaders everywhere. From declining imports to AI’s growing pains, this episode cuts through the noise to bring clarity to fast-moving industry headlines. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by OMP!
Building Trust To Power AI Adoption
In an era where artificial intelligence dominates boardroom conversations, global supply chain leaders face a new challenge: separating hype from real, scalable value. As AI becomes an essential part of the enterprise toolkit, organizations are racing to implement it not just for efficiency, but also for empowering teams, making better decisions, and transforming entire value chains.
Revolutionizing Retail Supply Chain Operations with AI and Automation
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Angie Jula, Director of Product Management, and Matt Brolsma, Sr. Manager of Product Marketing at SPS Commerce, to discuss how AI and automation are transforming retail supply chains. Angie draws on more than a decade in product leadership, while Matt brings cross-functional expertise from both supplier and buyer perspectives. Together, they share how retailers can transform clean, connected data into actionable insights that enhance demand forecasting, supplier collaboration, and pricing strategy, all while reducing manual work that slows down their teams.
The Buzz: Leadership & Workforce Management
Today we’re diving into the multifaceted dynamics of the global supply chain landscape, emphasizing the pivotal role of leadership and workforce management within this intricate system. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!
From Compliance to Impact and Competitive Advantage: How to Decarbonize Your Supply Chain
Regulatory frameworks like the CSRD in the EU, SRS in the UK, and SB 253 & SB 261 in California are pushing sustainability to the top of the corporate agenda, but compliance is just the beginning. The real challenge and opportunity lie in taking the next step: decarbonizing the supply chain.
The Buzz: A New Era of Geopolitical Challenges
In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we dig into the imperative nature of supply chain transformation in the current global landscape, characterized by incessant change and complexity. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!
Kingdom Operatives featuring Adam Jones
In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, Lloyd Knight sits down with U.S. Army veteran, Black Hawk pilot, author, and founder of Kingdom Operatives, Adam Jones. Adam shares his inspiring journey from growing up near Mario Andretti’s hometown in…