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Artificial Intelligence
Why I’m Still Betting on Humans
Earlier this year, my son spent months saving for his first real piano. He knew exactly which model he wanted, found a used one online, and even borrowed some money from his grandmother to close the gap. Once he bought it, he came to me for help figuring out how to get it shipped.
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IFS Softeon Launches Fulfillment Flow to Coordinate Warehouse AI
October 27, 2026 | By IL Staff Warehouses produce enormous amounts of data, but many teams still piece it together from separate screens and static reports. IFS Softeon’s new AI capability, Fulfillment Flow, is designed to close that gap. IFS Softeon announced Fulfillment Flow at IFS Unleashed earlier this month. The tool is designed to […]
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Beyond the Buzz: Deploying AI in Your Supply Chain
AI Quick Tips “You’ve got to start with consistent data and clear operating rules. And you can’t take people out of it. Artificial intelligence should support operators, not replace them. Keep it transparent, set guardrails, and treat it like a decision tool.” –Keith Moore CEO AutoScheduler.AI “Focus on governance, human-in-the-loop decision models, transparent KPIs, and […]
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14 Supply Chain Moves to Help Retailers Survive and Thrive
Winning brick-and-mortar and ecommerce retail today demands a smarter supply chain, including dynamic stores, flexible distribution, total inventory control, and a rock-solid returns strategy.
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Your Best AI Solution May Be Your 3PL
We are living through an AI gold rush as a massive explosion of venture capital-backed tech startups flood the logistics space. They all promise a magic-bullet AI solution or software overlay that will instantly solve your demand-driven logistics headaches. The hard truth is that these AI pop-ups lack foundational, dirt-under-the-fingernails logistics experience. They understand algorithms, […]
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Back to the Future: Deconstructing Processes and Reconstructing Roles in an AI-native Supply Chain
Everything old is new again. It has become a common refrain as digital transformation wends its way through consumer supply chains. Take the path to purchase, for example. Recommerce is returning to vogue as consumers value more sustainable and economical options. Cost-conscious shoppers are also turning to generic, private label brands, eschewing the premiumization fad that consumed CPG for much of the early 2000s.
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CSCMP EDGE 2026: AI and Freight Fraud Dominate Conversation in Nashville
CSCMP EDGE 2026 put AI and freight fraud front and center, featuring insights from company leaders and new 3PL research.
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Why Intelligent Supply Chain Execution is the Next Big Advantage
We’re standing at the edge of a new era, where intelligent supply chain execution isn’t just a buzzword but the key to resilience, growth, and competitive advantage.
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10 Tips for Mapping AI to Resilience
Giving AI a complete, real-world picture of operations—the actual decisions, constraints, exceptions, and workarounds that define how work gets done—is what enables it to identify risks and drive resilient supply chain outcomes.
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3 Steps to Improve Visibility and Resilience
Supply chains are no strangers to disruption, but today’s environment is introducing a new level of complexity that manufacturers may have never seen before. For those not prepared, these pressures can quickly expose vulnerabilities across the supply chain.
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From AI to Green Fuel: Developments in Freight and Logistics Tech
Hyster extended its electric cushion tire lineup with the E45-70XN2, covering load capacities from 4,500 to 7,000 lbs in two drive configurations. Intelimatch provides smooth, efficient operation, while Duramatch cuts energy consumption up to 20% and speeds lift-lower cycles by 65%. The model features a 34% larger through-mast window, accepts multiple battery chemistries, and requires 20% less service time compared to its predecessor.
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AI Supply Chain Use Cases: Where It Delivers Value
AI’s potential in supply chains seems boundless. But what do industry insiders see in terms of quantifiable efficiency gains? Does artificial intelligence measure up? Short answer: in spots.
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Warehouse Robots At Your Service
Offering increased integration options and AI enhancements, warehouse automation systems give workers an even greater assist.
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Descartes Acquires Tai Software for $100 Million
Descartes Acquires Tai Software in $100 Million Deal to Expand Freight Brokerage Platform
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Robots Take On Warehousing’s Hardest Jobs
Warehousing jobs are getting harder to fill, and leaders are increasingly looking to robots to pick up the slack.
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2026 Inbound Logistics Perspectives 3PL Market Research Report
The 21st annual 3PL market survey breaks the news about how third-party logistics providers and the shippers they serve navigate headline-making trends and developments in the sector.
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Leading With Passion and Focusing on That “One Thing”
A culture built on trust, the courage to do what’s right, and setting “big, hairy, audacious goals” guides Bristlecone CEO Lakshmanan Chidambaram through the unpredictable era of global supply chain disruption.
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Has Vendor Vetting Become Security Theater?
In 1787, Russian minister Grigory Potemkin built fake settlements along the Dnieper River to impress empress Catherine II during her tour of Crimea. The hollow facades were painted to look like thriving villages. While the empress saw prosperity, behind the walls stood empty fields.
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What Are Major Pitfalls to Using Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chains?
Too much noise. In global, multi-tier supply chains, critical supplier information is often unavailable or inconsistent, leading to misleading outputs or excessive “noise” from irrelevant risk flags. Focus on strengthening data foundations, embedding human-in-the-loop validation, and prioritizing practical integration and usability across internal teams and supplier networks. –Marissa Licursi Director Grant Thornton Stax Data distrust. […]
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AI-Powered Robotics
↓ ZeeBot. The new rack-climbing warehouse robot from Cainiao, an ecommerce logistics and technology provider, can climb up racking five stories high in as fast as 10 seconds. Designed to connect multiple operational links, ZeeBot can help warehouses move beyond point automation to AI-scheduled, end-to-end multi-robot collaboration. The solution also increases storage density, improving space […]
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