Topic: Artificial Intelligence



Supply chain cyber risk strategies shift toward resilience

As AI accelerates both cyberattacks and defenses, supply chain leaders must shift from prevention-only strategies to resilience-driven models built on third-party visibility, governance, and rapid…

Execution, not chat: How Agentic AI changes supply chain operations

Agentic AI is transforming supply chain operations by moving beyond chatbot-style assistance to governed, ontology-backed execution systems that autonomously detect, decide, and act within defined…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference 2026 opens speaker submission process

The 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now accepting speaker submissions for its practitioner-led event in Nashville, inviting supply chain leaders to share real-world case studies focused on…

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Supply chain cyber risk strategies shift toward resilience

Monday, February 23, 2026 · Brian Straight
As AI accelerates both cyberattacks and defenses, supply chain leaders must shift from prevention-only strategies to resilience-driven models built on third-party visibility, governance, and rapid recovery.

Execution, not chat: How Agentic AI changes supply chain operations

Thursday, February 19, 2026 · Prabhat Rao Pinnaka & Ramakrishna Garine
Agentic AI is transforming supply chain operations by moving beyond chatbot-style assistance to governed, ontology-backed execution systems that autonomously detect, decide, and act within defined guardrails.

NextGen Supply Chain Conference 2026 opens speaker submission process

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · SCMR Staff
The 2026 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now accepting speaker submissions for its practitioner-led event in Nashville, inviting supply chain leaders to share real-world case studies focused on AI, automation, workforce transformation, and measurable operational impact.

AI is automating procurement; it’s also creating jobs leaders aren’t ready for

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · Meghan O’Doherty, Senior Director Procurement Advisory, Gartner Supply Chain Practice
AI is transforming procurement by automating transactional sourcing work while creating entirely new AI-driven roles that require CPOs to rethink talent strategy, upskill teams, and redesign how procurement creates value.

After AI agent pilots underperformed: Resetting supply chain automation for operational impact

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · Arturo Torres Arpi Acero
After early AI agent pilots failed to deliver measurable operational or P&L impact, supply chain leaders are resetting automation strategies by focusing on decision ownership, governance, data integrity, and constrained autonomy instead of full end-to-end automation.

The AI efficiency trap: Why you should be using AI to grow value, not just shrink costs

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · Rodney Thomas and Remko van Hoek
Most organizations use AI to cut costs and move faster, but the companies that will lead their industries are using AI to improve decision quality, deepen insight, and build differentiation, not just efficiency.

From pilots to performance: Embedded AI agents are reshaping retail operations

Monday, February 9, 2026 · Brian Straight
As retailers move from AI experimentation to execution, embedded AI agents powered by clean, real-time data and governed by clear guardrails are emerging as the foundation for reliable, scalable retail decision-making in 2026.

Doing more with less: Practical AI moves for procurement teams in 2026

Friday, February 6, 2026 · Corrine Chen
Procurement teams facing tighter budgets and higher expectations in 2026 can unlock real value from AI by focusing on practical, modular use cases—GenAI drafting, spend analytics, and supplier risk monitoring—that deliver measurable results without replacing core systems.

The AI data center bill of materials: What procurement should lock first

Thursday, February 5, 2026 · Shilen Jhaveri
AI data center projects slip not because GPUs are late, but because procurement fails to lock long-lead power, networking, and cooling components that quietly define the true critical path to usable compute.

Staples Canada rethinks its fulfillment model

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 · Brian Straight
Staples Canada transformed its warehouse operations by replacing manual picking and legacy conveyors with AMRs, cutting errors and cycle time while doubling productivity and improving employee experience across its Canadian fulfillment network.

AI in procurement: Building the foundations for the next era of impact

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 · Baber Farooq, senior vice president and head of market strategy, SAP Ariba
Procurement leaders can only unlock AI’s full value by modernizing data, redesigning processes, and upskilling teams; treating AI adoption as an enterprise transformation rather than a technology rollout.

Successful AI in retail only works when operations change with it

Monday, February 2, 2026 · Brian Straight
AI delivers real supply chain value only when it is embedded into operational workflows and paired with process change, not layered on top of broken decisions.

Manufacturers’ AI adoption is outpacing cyber, compliance, and risk governance

Thursday, January 29, 2026 · Brian Straight
Manufacturers are rapidly deploying AI across production and supply chains, but new research shows their governance, cybersecurity, and compliance controls are lagging—creating growing exposure to adversarial AI attacks, regulatory scrutiny, and third-party supply chain…

Why retail planning is moving beyond seasonal forecasts

Monday, January 26, 2026 · Brian Straight
Retailers are moving beyond seasonal planning toward integrated, AI-driven decision frameworks that connect real-time demand signals, financial guardrails, and execution at the store level.

What it really means: Democratizing the data

Thursday, January 22, 2026 · Andrew Byer and Mike Dobslaw
Democratizing supply chain data means giving frontline planners and operators across U.S. and global supply chains real-time access to accurate, usable information, turning data into a business asset that improves planning, execution, and accountability rather than an…
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