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Talking Supply Chain: Building the Supply Biome
Global beauty company Coty is reimagining the supply chain around a connected, AI-infused ecosystem. Graeme Carter, chief global supply chain officer, joins Talking Supply Chain host Brian Straight to discuss why supply chains need to mature into living ecosystems.
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Turn Volatility into Predictability
The global supply chain is more interconnected—and more vulnerable—than ever. From geopolitical shifts to labor shortages, unpredictability is the new constant. To stay competitive, logistics leaders are shifting from a reactive stance to a proactive,…
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Schneider Electric again tops Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain rankings
Business Management
Schneider Electric retained the No. 1 position in Gartner’s 2026 Global Supply Chain Top 25 ranking for the fourth consecutive year, with…

The real reason supply chain tech ROI falls short
Business Management
Supply chain technology projects fail not because the software is ineffective, but because organizations implement TMS, WMS, AI, and automation…

Why supply chains fail at launch: It’s not the plan, it’s the execution
Procurement & Sourcing
Pharmaceutical product launches often miss revenue targets not because of poor forecasting or limited capacity, but because organizations lack…

NextGen 2026 Keynotes announced
NextGen 2026 Keynotes: Eli Lilly, Tractor Supply and Wayfair

DHL Supply Chain bets on data foundations, robotics, and agentic AI to drive growth
Business Management
DHL Supply Chain is scaling robotics, analytics, and emerging agentic AI capabilities, but argues that long-term supply chain transformation…

AI-powered supply chains require work redesign, not just process automation
Business Management
Supply chain AI initiatives deliver the greatest value when organizations redesign decision-making processes, connect operational actions to…

Look who’s calling (from Mexico): Gang members deported from the U.S.
Procurement & Sourcing
A BBC report highlighted how Mexican call centers staffed by deported former gang members are providing outsourced services to U.S. companies…

Why procurement pricing breaks in cloud ERP migrations
Software & Technology
Cloud ERP migrations often overlook procurement pricing functionality, creating hidden operational risks when advanced contract-based pricing…

NextGen 2026 Keynotes announced
NextGen 2026 Keynotes: Eli Lilly, Tractor Supply and Wayfair

How Do You Really Do It?: Get ROI from digital transformation
Business Management
Transforming means making a thorough or dramatic change. When companies talk about digitizing the supply chain, it typically refers to reducing…

How industrial real estate decisions are shaping supply chain performance
Business Management
Industrial real estate strategy has become a critical supply chain performance lever, with facility design, automation readiness, labor…

Developing supply chain talent for new product development
Business Management
As supplier integration becomes a critical driver of innovation and speed to market, organizations must equip supply chain professionals with…

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Supply Chain Podcasts


Achieving Supply Chain Excellence: Balancing Cost,…
Discover expert strategies for mastering supply chain management by balancing cost control, resilience, and ESG compliance. Learn from Georg Roesch, VP of Direct Procurement Strategy at…
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The Frictionless Supply Chain
In this episode of the Frictionless Supply Chain, Beth Hayes, a consultant to pharmaceutical companies, joins host Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, to discuss the…
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Talking Supply Chain
Global beauty company Coty is reimagining the supply chain around a connected, AI-infused ecosystem. Graeme Carter, chief global supply chain officer, joins Talking Supply Chain host Brian Straight…
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In-Transit
Returns are no longer a back-end burden but a strategic lever, and companies that elevate reverse logistics to an executive-level priority can unlock new value across forecasting, customer…
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May-June 2026

This month’s Supply Chain Management Review explores what “Supply Chain 2.0” really looks like in practice and where transformation is driven less by technology and more by leadership, culture, and execution. From rethinking CPG order management and modernizing procurement with AI-enabled frameworks to advancing next-generation planning capabilities, the issue highlights how organizations are building more agile, resilient, and data-driven operations. There is also additional coverage featuring a MODEX recap, the top trucking companies in the US, and a digital exclusive on improving negotiation outcomes through structured reflection.
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The $4 million procurement gap

Differences in how procurement processes are designed and executed can create more than a $4 million cost gap at scale.
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Procurement’s moment has arrived

For years, procurement has been defined by what it saved. It was a cost control function designed to ensure needed materials or services were acquired at the least cost…
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Tech suppliers need more responsible leaders

Tech leaders must move beyond ethics debates and embrace accountability, making decisions that balance business responsibility, national interests, and supply chain realities.
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AI and technology: The latest findings from the 2026 State of Omnichannel Supply Chain Report

New research findings reveal AI and automation are becoming the backbone of omnichannel supply chains as companies move from capability building to real-time, profitable execution.
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The always-ready supply chain: Turning disruption into competitive edge

The rules of supply chain network design (SCND) have fundamentally shifted. In an era where volatility is the only constant, a supply chain modeled solely for stability is no…
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Here comes the new supply chain: Is your organization ready?

A new supply chain management model promises greater resilience, innovation, and customer value, yet its success depends less on technology and more on the leadership alignment,…
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Breaking the circular transfer trap: A strategic framework for order management in CPG supply chains

A comprehensive framework for transforming order management from reactive routing to predictive excellence through dynamic order management and deployment optimization.
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Driving procurement forward: A digital spin on the Kraljic Matrix

By integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT into the classic Kraljic Matrix, procurement leaders can transform a decades-old framework into a dynamic decision tool that strengthens…
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Leveraging advanced tech to develop next-level planning

Advanced planning technologies combined with stronger data, processes, and AI capabilities are transforming supply chain planning, enabling faster decision-making, greater…
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Unlocking better negotiation outcomes: How after-action reflections can transform supply chain performance

Supply chain leaders invest heavily in preparing for negotiations, yet many overlook a powerful lever for continuous improvement: After-action reflection. Evidence from a study…
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AI and the new economics of tail spend

Artificial intelligence is turning tail spend from a neglected cost center into a scalable source of value through automated supplier engagement.
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How efficient is your procurement process?

Benchmarks reveal a wide performance gap in the processing of purchase orders. What do top-performing teams do differently?
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Modex 2026: Now & next

MHI’s Modex 2026 welcomed 50,000 registered visitors from every U.S. state and 132 countries, alongside 1,057 exhibitors covering 630,000 net square feet and representing all…
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Top 50 Trucking Companies: Strategy separates the leaders

From pricing discipline and capacity planning to technology and AI, the nation’s top carriers are navigating a soft freight market while positioning their networks for the…

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