Quality & Metrics

UPS to Invest $48M in Boosting Cold Chain Network

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

UPS said that the $48 million investment will be used to improve delivery speeds, helping them stay ahead of rising demand for temperature-sensitive medications.

When AI Gets It Wrong — And Is Sure That It’s Right

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The problem with so much generative artificial intelligence today goes beyond just giving wrong answers. It’s when the errant AI model is certain that it’s right.

Gartner: Top 25 Supply Chain Organizations Are Embracing AI

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:17:14 -0400

French energy technology multinational Schneider Electric retains top position for fourth consecutive year; Walmart climbs to third.

China Directs Sam's Club to Fix Food Safety Problems

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The retailer has dealt with numerous food safety issues in China, with customers having reported finding live rats and maggots in Sam's Club products.

How Distributors Can Make the Most of Consolidated Data

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The distributors who navigate the next five years will be the ones whose teams trust what the numbers are telling them, then quickly act on that information.

Top 10 Procurement Trends in 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Procurement’s influence within the enterprise has expanded significantly over the past few years. The more important question now is how that influence translates into measurable outcomes.

From Directory to Decision Engine: The Great Reset for Industrial Search

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Today’s sourcing conditions make the traditional directory structure irrelevant.

Inventory Drift: A Hidden Underminer of Retail Supply Chain Performance

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As supply chains become more data-driven, the critical question is whether visibility reflects reality.

U.S. Manufacturing Hit Four-Year High in May

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:44:54 -0400

In May, U.S. manufacturing activity remained in “expansion territory,” said Susan Spence, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

Building a Carrier Scorecard That Actually Changes Behavior

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Build the scorecard for the carriers you want; hold everyone to it consistently, and the routing guide largely sorts itself out.

AI in Supply Chain Can’t Succeed Without Foundational Systems

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The majority of AI projects fail from a lack of foundational integrity. Clean data and integrated systems are the non-negotiable price of entry for a successful journey.

U.S. Exports Rose in April, Swelled by Energy Demand

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:32:21 -0400

Commerce Department data showed exports rose in April, shrinking the monthly trade deficit.

How to Know If Your Facility Is Ready to Automate

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Companies start asking the question: Should we automate? But the question they should be asking first is: Can we?

Procurement Teams Are Set Up to Fail — But There’s a Solution

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Equipped with the right tools, procurement becomes a true force multiplier, one that drives savings, improves margins and compounds over time.

Watch: How AI Platforms Enable Supply Chain Resilience and Orchestration

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Natalia Andreyeva, vice president of market strategy for North America with 4flow, talks about the gaps that occur between supply chain ambition and execution.

The Gap Between Tracking and Execution

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The next phase of supply chain management will be defined by how effectively companies can ensure that product identity remains accurate, aligned and executable across their network.

Importers Into Mexico Can No Longer Delay Complying With New Customs Declaration Law

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

July 31 is the date on which Mexico begins enforcement of a comprehensive mandatory reporting law for all imports.

How Supply Chains Can Survive the Next Unexpected Demand Surge

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With active caching, inventory updates complete more quickly and efficiently, so that they can accurately reflect availability across locations in real time.

Why AI-Driven Commerce Demands a New Standard for Product Data Integrity

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

None of this requires starting from scratch. The data most brands need to compete in an AI-driven world already exists.

Why the Future of Freight Is Open Source

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In open source, quality improves as more people contribute, and costs go down because no one extracts rent.

How Supply Chains Can Responsibly Implement Agentic AI at Scale

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Closing the accountability gap requires a system that can keep pace with the technology it’s meant to oversee.

How Bad Packaging is Driving Consumers Away From Brands

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Roughly 70% of consumers say that frustrating packaging makes them think less of a brand, while 35% say that fixing bad packaging would make them buy from a brand more often.

Protein Powder Prices Surge as Supply Tightens

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:37:25 -0400

The price of standard whey powder increased from just under €1,100 ($1,173) per tonne in January, to roughly €1,700 per tonne in April.

A New Report Reveals Why So Many AI Projects Are Failing to Launch in Supply Chains

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The sticking point that bedevils just about every new tech implementation is a lack of proper business processes to support the change.

AI Will Reshape Supply Chains’ Ecosystems

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The supply chains that lead in the years ahead will be those that treat ecosystem capability as a strategic advantage, combining AI-enabled coordination with human leadership, trust and governance.

How to Decarbonize Your Supply Chain in 2026