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Building high‑performing supply chains and achieving other key business objectives starts with a clear strategic vision, but even the most brilliant strategies often fail due to poor execution, stranding organizations short of their goals and leaving billions in unrealized value on the table. Experts see potential in leveraging artificial intelligence to overcome barriers to implementing strategy and close the strategy‑execution ...

IoT sensors and edge computing are transforming supply chains by enabling real‑time insights, predictive maintenance and faster operational decisions. As these technologies mature and integrate with AI and standardized systems, companies can achieve greater visibility, efficiency and resilience across their operations. BY SARA PEARSON SPECTER   IN TODAY’S ULTRA‑COMPETITIVE logistics landscape, data visibility alone isn’t enough. Companies must act on ...

How Physical Artificial Intelligence and Data‑Driven Robots Will Transform Warehouse Logistics   BY MARY LOU JAY   THE EVOLUTION OF robotic technology and artificial intelligence (AI) ‑driven warehouse management systems has paved the way for the next step in warehouse automation: physical AI. With physical AI, advanced technology can interact directly with the physical world through equipment such as robots, ...

BY CAROL MILLER, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, MHI FOR DECADES, SUPPLY chains have relied on spreadsheets, siloed systems and gut instinct to balance cost, service and risk. But as global networks have become more complex and data volumes have exploded, traditional tools are no longer enough. Today, structured data pours in from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, warehouse management systems (WMS) ...

Top Automation Trends Reshaping Logistics in 2026   BY SARA PEARSON SPECTER   WAREHOUSING HAS ALWAYS been about balancing cost, speed and accuracy. But in 2026, the equation is changing. Facing persistent labor shortages, unpredictable demand, and pressure to deliver faster with fewer errors, logistics leaders are turning to smart automation technologies that not only execute tasks but also anticipate, ...

Improved collaboration and advanced operational technology strategies can help enhance security.   BY CAROL MILLER, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, MHI Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for supply chain leaders as digitalization increases both connectivity and complexity across global networks. The growing number of digital touchpoints between suppliers, partners and enterprise systems has significantly expanded the attack surface for cybercriminals. No longer ...

How Agentic AI Turns Supply Chain Uncertainty into Business Advantage Five industry experts share how agentic artificial intelligence is transforming supply chains by enabling autonomous decision‑making, real‑time adaptation and resilience in the face of an unpredictable future.   BY SARA PEARSON SPECTER   In today’s globalized and hyper‑connected world, supply chains face an extraordinary array of challenges. From geopolitical instability, ...

Emerging Technologies Give Companies Insights from Every Vantage Point   BY NICK FORTUNA   When supply chains operate in the dark, costs add up quickly—and for too long, instinct and improvisation have stood in for solid information. “Supply chains, by and large, are run by heroes,” said William Wappler, chief executive of MHI member Surgere. “These folks often don’t have ...

Manufacturing Supply Chain Document & Records Management From data to compliance, strategies for improving supply-chain efficiency. Amid a prolonged workforce shortage, increasing order volume, SKU proliferation, pressure to speed up delivery times, and lingering economic uncertainty, factories, and warehouses are turning to AI-powered technologies to automate time-consuming tasks. But for all their investments in digital transformation, many supply-chain organizations are ...

More than half of industry leaders plan to increase investments in supply chain technologies to facilitate end‑to‑end orchestration of equipment, workforce and goods, according to the 12th edition of the MHI Annual Industry Report. BY CAROL MILLER, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, MHI The increasing complexity and volatility of today’s highly competitive business environment is prompting companies to pursue a more integrated ...