Topic: Technology

In this podcast, LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviewed Susan Spence, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

At CSCMP EDGE, Uber Freight’s Steve Barber shared how the company is applying AI to reshape pricing, operations, and customer engagement—without losing the human touch.

C.H. Robinson said it has taken another step in its leverage and deployment of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, with the rollout of its Agentic Supply Chain, which it defines as an intelligent ecosystem that cautiously thinks, learns, adapts, and acts.

At CSCMP EDGE, supply chain leaders from Penske Logistics, NTT Data, and Snowflake shared what it really takes to move artificial intelligence from pilot to performance

In warehouse operations, AI holds a lot of potential—but only if it’s built on a strong data foundation. Too often, leaders feel pressure to “adopt AI” without a clear path to measurable results. This playbook shows you how to cut through the hype and apply AI where it actually drives operational performance.

The report, entitled “2026 Prologis Supply Chain Outlook,” was based on feedback from more than 1,800 senior executive throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Mexico, and was released at the company’s Groundbreakers event, which was held in Los Angeles.

Kenco, GEODIS, Sysco, Maersk, and other logistics leaders will join the program at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference to showcase AI, automation, and strategies reshaping global logistics.

A panel of industry experts across different areas of the supply chain provided a detailed overview of market trends and themes this week in a session at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE annual conference, which was held in National Harbor, Maryland.

PepsiCo's John Phillips told the CSCMP Edge audience that AI is changing everything from advertising to retail theft prevention.

The 30th Annual 3PL Study reveals how evolving partnerships and emerging technologies are reshaping the supply chain landscape amid disruption, cost pressures, and labor gaps.

As global trade has seen significant shifts in a short time across 2025, coupled with the ongoing need for supply chains to build resilience and speed and become ever more agile, the role of the supply chain has subsequently evolved to being able to respond in short order to various things.

As e-commerce sales surge toward $8 trillion, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are evolving to handle higher order volumes, tighter delivery windows, and complex returns using automation, AI, and integrated warehouse management systems (WMS). By offering scalable fulfillment, reverse logistics, and real-time visibility, 3PLs help shippers of all sizes optimize operations, cut costs, and enhance customer satisfaction in a rapidly changing digital marketplace.

A Transportation Management System (TMS) empowers logistics managers to optimize freight costs, improve visibility, and standardize processes while enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. By leveraging automation, carrier management, reporting analytics, and sustainability tracking, a TMS helps companies scale, reduce costs, and gain actionable insights for smarter, data-driven transportation decisions.

The 15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable examines the current state of the U.S. rail and intermodal markets, highlighting modest carload growth, improving service levels, and the ongoing impact of tariffs, truck competition, and emerging technology. Experts also weigh in on the potential Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, forecasting that regulatory review and broader economic conditions will shape service, pricing, and growth opportunities over the next several years.

The feature examines the volatile ocean shipping landscape, highlighting how tariffs, geopolitical tensions, fleet overcapacity, and port congestion are reshaping trans-Pacific and global container markets. Insights from top carriers, including Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and MSC, as well as analysts from Drewry and Freightos, reveal how shippers are navigating rate fluctuations, front-loaded cargo, and evolving peak season timing to optimize ocean freight strategies.

The October cover story highlights rail and intermodal transportation, showing how technology and emerging AI are improving network efficiency, service levels, and visibility for long-haul, high-volume shipments. The column also previews the 2025 Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit, where MIT’s Matthias Winkenbach will explain how AI is transforming logistics decision-making and creating smarter, more resilient supply chains.

Entitled the Always-on Logistics Planner, the company described it as a premium service experience powered by a growing digital workforce of AI agents, adding that it is designed to deliver continuous execution quality across the shipment lifecycle.

This educational eBook explores how AI helps warehouses work smarter, adapt to change, and achieve measurable results.

Warehouse and logistics operations are evolving at an unprecedented pace, fueled by automation technologies designed to boost efficiency, enhance order and shipment accuracy, and address workforce challenges. From AI-powered software to advanced robotics, these innovations are transforming fulfillment strategies and redefining the future of logistics operations.

In a recent Reuters webinar, industry experts emphasize integration of ESG priorities, harnessing AI responsibly, and navigating regulatory and tariff uncertainty.