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Expert Columns
Read up on the latest news and trends provided by the cold food chain's most prominent subject matter experts.
Expert Columns
Guidelines for Expert Columnists in Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Check out the guidelines to submit contributed content to Supply & Demand Chain Executive, www.SDCExec.com.
AI/AR
Leveraging AI for Emissions Reporting Data
Ultimately, emissions reporting is no longer just an environmental responsibility. It is a financial and strategic imperative.
AI/AR
5 Practical Procurement Solutions for Harnessing AI
The key to successful AI implementation lies in a pragmatic approach that combines technological prowess with human expertise. Here's why.
Reverse Logistics
Why Reverse Logistics Needs to Be a Priority in 2025
The retailers showing the strongest financial performance today aren’t necessarily those avoiding returns altogether; they’re treating reverse logistics as a core business function requiring investment, innovation, and constant refinement.
AI/AR
3 Ways AI Will Impact the Supply Chain
AI will have a profound impact on the supply chain ecosystem. Here's some key trends to watch in 2025.
AI/AR
How AI Tools Improve Driver Safety
The industry is now equipped with new AI-powered technologies and tools that could drastically reduce the number of accidents, injuries and fatalities, and damaged or stolen freight and data. Here’s how.
Packaging
How AI is Reshaping Sustainable Packaging
AI is helping businesses cut down on packaging waste, reduce costs, and ship products more efficiently. Here's how.
Carbon Footprint
Reimagining Scope 3 Emissions: From Compliance Burden to Competitive Edge
When done right, Scope 3 emissions reporting can unlock leaner, smarter, and more sustainable supply chains.
Reverse Logistics
Mining Business Opportunities in Reverse Logistics
Here's how reverse logistics can grow out of existing logistics relationships and achieve more complex and more profitable business relationships.
Automation
Is ‘Powered by AI’ Living Up to the Promise?
The most effective formula continues to be a combination of AI and human experience. Here's why.
AI/AR
Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI in Supply Chain Operations
By focusing on business outcomes, tailoring AI solutions to specific industry needs, ensuring scalability, and empowering employees, businesses can not only embrace the future of AI but thrive in it.
WMS/TMS
Why Transportation Management Systems are Essential to Supply Chain Optimization
Transportation management systems act as valuable tools for e-commerce brands and retailers to manage the ever-increasing costs of shipping throughout the supply chain.
Pest Management
Maintaining Warehouse Safety Through Proactive Pest Management
Warehouse safety goes beyond hard hats and steel-toed boots; a comprehensive pest management approach is critical to keeping employees safe.
AI/AR
Why AI is Critical in Transitioning from Monitoring to Mitigating Risk
As AI technology continues to evolve, integrating this technology into supply chain risk management is vital for businesses taking a proactive approach to protecting their supply chains’ health.
Reverse Logistics
A Reflection on Peak Returns Season
As the industry moves into 2025, businesses must refine their reverse logistics strategies to balance customer experience, fraud prevention, and environmental responsibility, ensuring a more efficient and sustainable future for returns management.
AI/AR
Building Resilient Supply Chains in the Face of Disruption
The key to success lies in leveraging both emerging technologies—like generative artificial intelligence—and human insight to anticipate challenges and make smarter, faster decisions when disasters or disruption strike.
AI/AR
AI's Impact During Times of Extreme Weather
To achieve resilience goals, organizations can partner with supply chain leaders to integrate AI-powered solutions that enhance predictive analytics, digital twin simulations, and end-to-end logistics optimization.
Carbon Footprint
How to Overcome Today’s ESG Supply Chain Challenges
How can businesses navigate today's ESG challenges? The answer lies in leveraging supply chain management expertise and innovation.
AI/AR
AI, Automation and Workforce Transformation in 2025
To embrace this new era of intelligent manufacturing, organizations must focus on implementing technology and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
Procurement Software
Centralize Direct Procurement for Best Results
Organizations with centralized direct procurement are faster, more efficient, and more productive than those with decentralized direct procurement. Here's why.
Reverse Logistics
How RFID Helps Retailers Streamline Reverse Supply Chains
How can RFID help to alleviate the knock-on effects that returns can have upon a business's overall operation? Here's how.
Regulations
Equipment Sale Leaseback: Understanding IRS vs. FASB Considerations
When it comes to IRS tax considerations or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) considerations for an equipment sale leaseback, here are several key points to keep in mind.
AI/AR
How New AI Solutions Can Address Key Challenges in Logistics
AI solutions can address logistics challenges through their ability to automate repetitive tasks, mitigate compliance risks, and enable logistics teams to focus on customer support and strategic planning.
AI/AR
How to Differentiate Your Business and Compete in an AI Future
AI is a powerful tool, but it’s just that—a tool. While it can do wonders for the science of efficiency, it can’t replace the art of negotiation, critical thinking and personalized service.
