IBM, MIT & Artificial Intelligence
AI is on the rise. How is it affecting industries, what are the potential benefits? What questions should you consider to prepare for the future?
Hurricane Harvey & Supply Chain Impacts
Supply chain disruptions are commonplace - and often unavoidable. Are you planning for the most likely supply chain impacts in your business?
Women in Supply Chain (and Why Men Should Care)
Gender diversity plays a critical role in enhancing supply chain efficiency, innovation, and addressing the skills gap.
Walmart Raising the Supply Chain Metrics Bar
Walmart elevates supply chain efficiency with rigorous OTIF standards, urging suppliers to enhance delivery performance or face penalties.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is Trending in Supply Chain
The transformative impact of IoT on supply chain trends, from real-time tracking to predictive analytics, shapes future operations.
Samsung Expanding Manufacturing in the U.S.
Samsung's $380 million investment in new U.S. manufacturing highlights the trend of reshoring for better customer and market alignment
Amazon and Whole Foods
Amazon acquiring Whole Foods reflects strategic foresight into retail evolution, blending online prowess with physical store advantages
Fully Autonomous Vehicles Will Be Here by 2020
Autonomous vehicles seem to arise at every corner. Last week, I heard a presentation on autonomous vehicles by the executive VP of Hyundai, and earlier this week, I participated on a panel at Future Ports Annual Conference with a Caltrans researcher on autonomous vehicles. What is clear is that [...]
World Logistics Center & the Sheer Relevance of Logistics
The World Logistics Center impacts the global economy and has a role in reshaping logistics and supply chain dynamics.
Robots & Demographics
According to Industry Week and Moody's Investor Service, there could be a significant upside to robots with the near-term demographic time bomb in Japan and Germany.