In 2026, supply chain and logistics leaders will converge at major conferences and industry events across the globe. These gatherings bring together decision-makers who shape capital investments, technology adoption, risk management, and operational strategies. By examining the topics on main stages and the mix of attendees, these events offer an early look at the priorities …
In today’s interconnected world, the supply chain is no longer just a linear system of movement and storage. It is a living network of data, assets, and decisions. This week’s announcement of a deep partnership between Palantir Technologies and NVIDIA represents a pivotal moment in the maturation of that idea. Together, these two companies are …
The ongoing divergence between the United States and China in artificial intelligence hardware is no longer limited to export regulations or semiconductor innovation. It has become a critical factor in global supply chain strategy. As U.S. export restrictions continue and China reinforces its own procurement limitations, the structure of a divided logistics environment is becoming …
Strategic Realignments: U.S. – China AI Policy and the Emerging Logistics Divide Read More »
NextEra Energy and Google announced a partnership to restart Iowa’s only Nuclear power facility, which was decommissioned in 2020. Duane Arnold Energy Center represents a significant transaction that underscores the intense energy demands generated by the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers. This agreement is a strategic move for Google, securing a 25-year Power …
Google and NextEra Energy To Revive Decommissioned Iowa Nuclear Facility Read More »
Donald Trump’s Asia tour this week may be remembered less for its political theater and more for its impact on the rare earth supply chain. In a series of visits to Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and most importantly a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump signed or framed agreements that could reset the logistics architecture …
The Year in Infrastructure 2025: Bentley Systems Charts an AI-Driven World Amsterdam has always been a city of engineering audacity. As one speaker noted, “The city floats on wooden piles sunk deep into marshy ground, an infrastructure of faith that water could be ordered and that chaos could be channeled into canals.” That reflection on …
Customer expectations and market volatility have surpassed the limits of traditional supply chains. Legacy execution systems optimized efficiency within silos, but those gains came at the cost of visibility and agility. The consequences show up where they matter most: delayed orders, stockouts, broken promises, and frustrated customers. Intelligent Supply Chain Execution changes this equation. Instead …
From Delays to Delivery: How Customers Win with Intelligent Supply Chain Execution Read More »
The current landscape of global supply chains is undergoing a rapid, technology-driven transformation marked by increasing regulatory costs and heightened operational risks. Key developments include the European Union’s expansion of its Emissions Trading System (ETS2) to road transport and buildings, which will significantly raise logistics and heating costs in Europe, pushing companies to integrate carbon …
Supply Chain and Logistics News Oct 20th-23rd 2025 Read More »
A recent report published by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions explores the current challenges facing global supply chains, including man-made and natural disasters. It reviews the existing supply chain resilience frameworks, emphasizing viability, flexibility, contingency, and supplier collaboration. The crux of the report is the absence of climate-specific metrics and decision-useful disclosure tools …
Climate Risk Is No Longer Optional in Supply Chain Management Read More »
Download the full whitepaper Supply chains have always been complex, global, and vulnerable to disruption. But in the last decade, the nature of that vulnerability has fundamentally shifted. Where executives once worried primarily about physical shocks, strikes, hurricanes, geopolitical conflict, today’s most existential threats are digital. Cyberattacks targeting the arteries of global commerce have made …
The New Battleground, Why Cyber Resilience Is Now a Core Supply Chain Priority – Part 1 Read More »