The adoption of machine learning in enterprise technology is becoming the next arms-race for many vendors. Supply Chain Planning technology is currently experiencing a major step-change in its evolution. The point of no-return has been reached.

This is an exciting time with major benefits to be realized. Many companies sitting on a gold mine of data are set to realize its value. The only bad machine learning plan is no plan at all. Machine learning is a crucial part of a comprehensive digital transformation strategy.

Welcome to the age of the "personal supply chain," a necessary response to the growing demands of consumers and the requirements of e-commerce.

What many economists view as a growing gap between rich and poor in America is being reflected in online retailing trends.

Retailing as a business model is being challenged by e-tailers and demands for an ever-improving customer experience. Lessons from the military can help.

The Colgate-Palmolive Co. needed to automate its connections with suppliers in order to enable efficient customization of product.