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Talking Supply Chain: Moving from AI pilot to execution with AWS’ Petra Schindler-Carter
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, AWS retail and CPG leader Petra Schindler-Carter explains how companies like PepsiCo and adidas are using AI, digital twins, and Agentic systems to move supply chains beyond visibility and into real-time operational execution.
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How I vibe-coded an S&OP app in 30 hours
Business Management
A supply chain expert demonstrated how generative AI can be used to build a functional S&OP application in roughly 30 hours without…

The AI regulation gap: Risk, cost, and competitive advantage
Procurement & Sourcing
Global AI regulations are rapidly creating a competitive divide in supply chains, forcing organizations to balance compliance, governance, and…

PepsiCo moves its startup sustainability program from pilots to operational scale across Asia Pacific
Procurement & Sourcing
PepsiCo is shifting its Asia Pacific Greenhouse sustainability program from startup pilot projects to full-scale operational deployment, using…

Eli Lilly’s Mar Gimeno to keynote at NextGen Supply Chain Conference 2026
Procurement & Sourcing
Eli Lilly’s Mar Gimeno, Associate Director of US Supply Chain, will provide a keynote address at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain Conference…

Agentic coding and the future of supply chain leadership
Business Management
AI coding agents are enabling supply chain leaders to rapidly prototype decision-support tools and operational systems, shifting innovation from…

From orbit to operations: Winning the race for the earliest disruption signal
Procurement & Sourcing
Satellite and Earth-observation data are emerging as a critical supply chain visibility tool, enabling organizations to detect disruptions days…

Stop moving boxes, start moving dollars: The new math of global supply chain velocity
Procurement & Sourcing
A new supply chain framework argues that in today’s volatile global trade environment, companies can dramatically improve profitability and…

Finding your rhythm: SME supply chain footwork when the rules keep changing
Procurement & Sourcing
Small and medium-sized enterprises are surviving today’s era of permanent supply chain disruption not through scale or leverage, but by…

Your supply chain automation should trade like a hedge fund
Business Management
As geopolitical disruption, infrastructure shifts, and freight volatility accelerate, the Volatility-Adaptive Automation Portfolio offers a tool…

Supply chain’s new normal isn’t stability, it’s change
Procurement & Sourcing
As geopolitical disruption, transportation volatility, AI-driven demand shifts, and changing trade dynamics reshape global logistics, supply…

Why trust, flexibility, and execution now matter more than speed
Software & Technology
As warehouse automation adoption matures, supply chain leaders are shifting their focus from rapid deployment toward trusted execution, scalable…

Why supply chains are shifting toward context-driven execution
Procurement & Sourcing
As supply chains generate more data than ever, the next phase of digital transformation is shifting from basic visibility and system connectivity…

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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
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, AWS retail and CPG leader Petra Schindler-Carter explains how companies like PepsiCo and adidas are using AI, digital twins, and Agentic systems to move…
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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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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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