Supply Chain Planning
26 posts tagged with “Supply Chain Planning”
BCG's Supply Chain Planning 2026 Report: Why the Operating System Matters More Than the AI
BCG's February 2026 report reveals why supply chain teams investing heavily in AI are still stuck in the middle of the maturity curve—and what the operating system underneath has to do with it.
CXTMS InsightsMay 1, 2026 · 5 min read
Why 70% of Shippers Can't Capture the 20-30% Inventory Reduction McKinsey Says Is Possible
McKinsey says AI can cut inventory 20-30%. So why are most shippers still leaving those gains on the table? The answer isn't the AI — it's the visibility gap between what the data shows and what operations can act on.
CXTMS InsightsMay 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Supply Chain Planning in 2026: What the Data Actually Says Shippers Should Do
BCG and McKinsey data show 62% of companies are actively restructuring supply chain networks in 2026. Here's what that means for your distribution strategy and how to act on it.
CXTMS InsightsApril 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Supply Chain Planning in 2026: Why AI Alone Is Still Not Enough
AI capabilities have never been stronger. So why are most supply chain planning transformations still failing to deliver? BCG and Gartner have the uncomfortable answer.
CXTMS InsightsApril 29, 2026 · 5 min read
WD-40’s AI Rollout Shows the Next Phase of ERP-Led Supply Chain Transformation
WD-40’s rollout of Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and Atlas shows how supply chain transformation is shifting from isolated tools to AI-enabled process redesign. The lesson for shippers is clear: ERP modernization now needs governance, skills, and execution discipline, not just software replacement.
CXTMS InsightsApril 23, 2026 · 7 min read
The Next Semiconductor Shortage Will Punish Slow Supply Chains First
Another chip squeeze is building around AI-era demand and concentrated supply. The companies that move fastest on visibility, buffers, and premium freight planning will take less damage.
CXTMS InsightsApril 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Manufacturing Is Expanding Again, but Supplier Deliveries Are Sending a Warning Signal
U.S. manufacturing is expanding again in 2026, but slower supplier deliveries, surging input costs, and softer order momentum are warning logistics teams not to confuse growth with stability.
CXTMS InsightsApril 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Hormel’s AI Planning Platform Spans 70 Sites. Food Shippers Should Steal the Playbook.
Hormel rolled out AI planning across more than 70 dry and refrigerated sites. The move says a lot about what modern food logistics now requires.
CXTMS InsightsApril 11, 2026 · 6 min read
54% of Wholesale Distributors Are Overhauling Demand Forecasting in 2026: Why B2B Inventory Strategy Is Finally Going AI-First
Over half of wholesale distributors are embracing AI-powered demand forecasting in 2026, marking a fundamental shift from reactive to predictive inventory management strategies.
CXTMS InsightsApril 4, 2026 · 7 min read
RELEX State of Supply Chain 2026: AI Moves From Experimentation to Operational Decision Support Across Planning Functions
RELEX Solutions' State of Supply Chain 2026 report finds 67% of leaders report increased AI confidence, 47% are investing in AI-driven inventory optimization, yet only 10% trust AI for fully autonomous decisions — revealing a critical maturity gap.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 29, 2026 · 7 min read