September/October 2026

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September 9, 2026

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A ‘Blunt Tool’ That’s Here to Stay

No longer just a sourcing issue, tariffs have become a strategic business variable that organizations must embed in planning.
Sue Doerfler

Featured Content

September 9, 2026

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At the Switch: Rail’s Second Chance

After a lengthy freight recession, U.S. railroads are at a pivotal moment as shippers increasingly shift to intermodal; keeping that momentum on track will depend on service, reliability and optionality.
Dan Zeiger
September 9, 2026

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Contracting For Geopolitical Risk

The supply manager’s toolkit should include assessments and strategic planning, as well as strong relationship skills.
Jonathan Todd, J.D., MBA
September 9, 2026

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A New Demand Planning Playbook

Devices have multiple purposes amid quickly evolving software and technology, so traditional forecasting must become more responsive and adaptive.
Haluk Demirkan, Ph.D., Aslihan Demirkaya, Ph.D, Goktug T. Cinar, Ph.D

Economics

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August 2026 ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report
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August 2026 ISM® Services PMI® Report

Departments

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Better Data Builds More Trustworthy ESG Reporting
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Regional Airports Take Off as Cargo Gateways

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September 9, 2026

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voices

On a Mission to Build Learning That Lasts

How do we ensure people learn what they need to — and retain it? What problem(s) are we trying to solve through the learning experience? Those two questions have shaped my career.

Michelle Scionti, M.Ed.

September 9, 2026

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perspectives

How can hyperscalers balance rapid infrastructure expansion with long-term supply chain resilience?

In an era of scarce silicon and power constraints, hypergrowth without supply chain resilience is difficult to sustain.

Nikita Parikh

September 9, 2026

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competencies

Overcoming ‘Tariff Shock’ With AI Turning Data Into Decisions

In today’s volatile global environment, supply chain leaders are no strangers to disruption. Tariffs, geopolitical tensions and regulatory shifts are no longer isolated events — they are interconnected mechanisms that ripple across sourcing, logistics, compliance and pricing.

John Atasie, MBA

September 9, 2026

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technology

Managing the Workforce AI Revolution Demands a Dual Focus

Organizations, in their rush to implement AI, tend to focus on the technology while overlooking the talent development needed to support it. While there has been a lot of discussion about the supply chain jobs that might disappear due to AI, little attention has been given to how employees should adapt.

Vinicius Giarola

September 9, 2026

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talent

AI Is Transforming Supply Chain Talent and Value Creation

For years, digital transformation in supply chains was measured by a simple question: What processes can we automate? Today, supply chain leaders face a more important question: What work should people no longer have to do?

Isaac Hagen

September 9, 2026

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research

Winning in a Fragmented World: The Rise of Antifragile Supply Chains

Geopolitical volatility is no longer an occasional disruption — it is a constant operating condition. As one executive put it, “Geopolitical risk is no longer a single, episodic shock, but a persistent, multidimensional challenge.”

Adegoke Oke, Ph.D., MBA, Mahyar Eftekhar, Ph.D., Andres Jola-Sanchez, Ph.D.