Topic: Artifical Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing supply chain management (SCM) software by providing predictive insights, improving efficiency, and enabling autonomous operations. However, challenges like data quality concerns, high implementation costs, and system complexity are hindering many companies from fully harnessing AI's potential. This article explores the growing role of AI in SCM platforms, the benefits it offers, and the obstacles businesses must overcome to unlock its value.

Execs from CH Robinson, GEODIS Americas, Kenco and RXO to also speak as part of 3PL and Logistics track.

The tool helps companies spot delays and take quick action—automatically rescheduling, rerouting, or notifying teams in real time.

Dexory explores the future of warehouse management — one where real-time data, robotics, machine learning, and autonomous AI agents redefine the warehouse sector.

Chicago-based industrial real estate firm JLL announced today it is expanding its service portfolio, with the addition of its new Advanced Manufacturing Group. Company officials said that this group is part of its Industries team, and will focus on delivering specialized industry-leading expertise and integrated solutions to developers, occupiers and investors involved in the manufacturing of complex, customized products.

As logistics operations race to adopt automation, AI, and analytics, true transformation depends on people—not just technology. In this column, we explore why workforce strategy must be central to digital supply chain initiatives. Featuring insights from Accenture leaders, the piece highlights how people-centric logistics can drive resilience, agility, and long-term success in a tech-driven future.

These agents are expected to buy materials, respond to changing demand, and even suggest new strategies.

The company’s new logistics network aims to help companies of all sizes make smarter, faster decisions.

From AI-powered transportation management systems (TMS) to warehouse robotics and end-to-end automation, this expert roundtable explores how logistics and supply chain operations are being transformed by technology. Four leading analysts share insights on the current state of tech adoption—and where innovation is heading next.

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: the state of the freight economy, tariffs and the trade war, trucking capacity, and AI, among others.

Companies are betting on AI to deal with inflation and trade issues, but many are running into the same roadblocks: insufficient talent, tight budgets, and bad data. That’s the main takeaway from RELEX Solutions’ new report, State of Supply Chain 2025: Balancing Inflation, Investment & Innovation.

A new LeanDNA survey reveals differences in how execs and supply chain leaders view ROI and risks.

Amid shifting trade requirements, evolving tariffs, and the threat of trade wars, shippers are leaning on global trade management (GTM) solutions to automate compliance and navigate an increasingly unpredictable business landscape and vendors are responding to their needs.

As global supply chains grow more complex, supply chain management (SCM) software developers are rising to the challenge. With innovations like AI and generative AI, they’re creating tools to streamline operations and address mounting logistics challenges.

Changing customer expectations, increased competition, and a focus on sustainability are all driving shippers to rethink their transportation strategies. Transportation management systems are helping shippers streamline their logistics operations and manage this still highly uncertain logistics environment.

Deloitte, Gartner both find adoption of Gen AI is taking its time to ramp up .

2025 will see more use cases, rapid deployment of the technology throughout the supply chain.

As market conditions remain flat and capacity continues to loosen, digital freight matching (DFM) leaders are preparing for a technology-driven rebound, focusing on AI and automation to optimize future growth.

Two of our top consulting sources take a look at where AI can help simplify and streamline the sourcing process by reviewing how it affects each portion of the transportation bid process.

The 2024 Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit on December 12 will feature expert-led sessions covering AI in supply chains, TMS advancements, warehouse automation trends, and evolving shipper/3PL partnerships to help industry professionals navigate current supply chain complexities.