We are all trying to figure out how AI will change industries. From the SaaS-pocalypse, to the CHRW stock rout, to the Citrini doom forecast, to the “nothing ever changes” fundamentalists, the takes have come hot and daily. I am incredibly bullish on the future of AI and automation in freight, but temper that with …
The future of transportation technology increasingly depends not only on engineering innovation, but on access to the critical minerals required to build advanced vehicles, batteries, charging systems, electronics, and transportation infrastructure. While public debate often focuses on electric vehicles, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and next-generation mobility platforms, the larger strategic reality is becoming clear: without …
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Why AI is reshaping logistics, mobility, and infrastructure — and what leaders must do to seize the opportunity Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a promising technological concept into a central driver of transformation across industries. Few sectors highlight this shift as clearly as transportation, which serves as the backbone of global …
For twenty years (more?) enterprise procurement teams have been trapped in a false choice: pick a single, monolithic “suite” and sign up to never change it or stitch together best-of-breed point tools (loads of great features but who wants to teach their teams how to use 11 different platforms?). With AI this seems to be …
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Most enterprise procurement systems were designed for a world that no longer exists. A world where demand could be forecast by looking at last year’s sales. Where procurement operated like a train timetable — suppliers on the rails, prices (largely) fixed aside from negotiated savings (often lost year-over-year), and risk confined to weather delays and …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reopening a strategic debate many enterprises believed had largely been settled over the past decade: should companies build their own technology or rely on external platforms? In procurement, this question is becoming increasingly relevant for Source-to-Pay (S2P) technology. A familiar debate in enterprise technology For many years, the dominant approach was …
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For a thousand years, commerce moved at the speed of human encounter. From medieval marketplaces to Victorian storefronts, from mail carriers to modern couriers, one fundamental constraint shaped all exchange: two people had to meet. This ancient ritual – the handover – seemed as immutable as gravity itself. Until now. We stand at the threshold …
AI has moved from the innovation lab to a productivity mandate. But as enterprise leaders are discovering, AI doesn’t fail because the models are “wrong”—it fails because the underlying data foundation can’t deliver trusted, context-rich information in real time. As we look toward 2026, the bottleneck isn’t the algorithm; it’s the orchestration of data and …
In logistics, the last mile is often the most complex and costly segment of the delivery chain. To overcome its challenges, many postal operators are turning to artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and mobile-first tools. Among the frontrunners, Swiss Post and PostNord have both taken bold steps to integrate smart technologies that transform how their …
Compliance professionals responsible for managing risk, regulatory adherence, and organizational integrity must understand how AI technologies are being integrated into supply chains to effectively manage compliance obligations and leverage these advancements for optimal business outcomes. The integration of AI technologies within supply chain operations provides organizations with substantial advantages, including enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and …
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