Supply Chain Management Review

DATE: Thursday, July 9, 2026
TIME: 2:00 PM EDT/ 11:00 AM PDT

Digital transformation has been a priority for supply chain leaders for years. But in 2026, the conversation is shifting—from building visibility to enabling action.

Many organizations have invested heavily in control towers, data platforms, and int...

Executive takeaways Yard congestion is the largest source of port delays. Nearly two-thirds of total container dwell time occurs while containers wait in terminal yards, making yard optimization the most impactful opportunity for improving throughput and reducing delays. Shifting more cargo to rail can reduce congestion. Increasing the ...

Executive takeaways Logistics is becoming a critical competitive advantage in AI infrastructure deployment. As demand for AI data centers surges, organizations are discovering that deployment speed, supply chain coordination, and execution capabilities can be as important as access to GPUs, power, and real estate. Integrated delivery models are ...

Executive takeaways Wayfair will provide a behind-the-scenes look at building a scalable home delivery network. At NextGen 2026, Wayfair VP of Technology Nitin Kapoor will discuss how the retailer has used technology, logistics orchestration, and fulfillment innovation to support speed, reliability, and customer experience across a complex large-item del...

Executive takeaways AI is not yet a major driver of layoffs. Gartner found that only about 1% of workforce reductions studied were directly attributable to AI productivity gains, while most job losses stemmed from broader economic pressures or corporate restructuring initiatives. Perception is outpacing reality. Despite widespread conce...