Delivery cost rose 12% for the median US operator in 2026, and 88% of operators say it is growing as fast as revenue or faster. With UPS and FedEx peak surcharges already live, cost-to-serve is under pressure just as customers redefine what good delivery means.

As Chagrinovations, a consumer goods invention company, was on the verge of expanding from D2C sales into nationwide retail and marketplace channels, its existing 3PL provider ended the relationship, citing the company’s small size. The transition created an immediate need for a logistics partner capable not only of supporting existing fulfillment operations, but also of scaling alongside an increasingly complex and diverse business.

Transportation costs are climbing, putting pressure on companies to find savings wherever they can. But the most obvious place to look is the transportation budget itself, where an organization can negotiate carrier rates, rebid contracts or shift freight to a cheaper service.

For today’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, the challenge is no longer simply creating a better plan. It is building an operating model that can continuously sense, reason, adapt, and act as conditions change

Using a practical, nine-step framework and real examples from demand and supply planning, including AI-generated scenarios that surface capacity risks before a Supply Review even begins, JT will show what's possible today, what's still emerging, and how to avoid the governance pitfalls that derail AI adoption.

In today's complex retail and CPG landscape, aligning inventory with volatile, omnichannel demand is a critical challenge. Traditional forecasting and planning methods often fall short, leading to out-of-stocks, excess inventory, and missed revenue opportunities. This white paper, "Demand Intelligence Impacts," explores how leading companies are overcoming these obstacles by leveraging AI-powered demand intelligence to drive significant organizational outcomes.

Volatile demand, shifting supply constraints, and rising service expectations are stretching traditional planning to the breaking point. In this webinar, we explore how AI augments supply chain planning from S&OP through demand and inventory optimization, as well as supply. Moving teams from reactive firefighting to proactive, scenario-driven decisions.

The best delivery plan rarely survives first contact with the real world. Traffic, delays and last-minute changes can quickly create a gap between what was planned and what drivers must manage on the road. The result is missed delivery windows, inefficient operations and the same disruptions repeating day after day.

As part of its updated plans, Reckitt will add 234,000 square feet to its Wilson, North Carolina, factory that produces Mucinex cough and cold medicines.

Join Evermark and 4flow to learn how the team accelerated its Kinaxis transformation through rapid mobilization, disciplined prioritization and a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)-first implementation strategy. Whether you're navigating a merger, modernizing planning or leading a business transformation, you'll gain practical insights for delivering change at speed while creating a foundation for long-term success.