Decoding Scope 3 Starts With Solving a Massive Data Problem
Procurement teams are under mounting pressure as the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and a wave of U.S. state laws require detailed Scope 3 emissions data from suppliers. Scope 3—covering indirect emissions across the value chain—makes up 70‑90% of most firms' carbon footprints, yet the data is fragmented across thousands of suppliers. A recent Sphera survey shows 62% of companies struggle with data quality and 79% cite supplier data gaps as the biggest obstacle. AI‑driven procurement platforms are emerging as a solution, automating data collection, flagging anomalies, and embedding emissions metrics directly into sourcing decisions.
93% of Manufacturers Expect Smart Technology to Reshape Jobs
A Rockwell Automation study of 1,500 manufacturing leaders across 17 countries finds 93% expect smart technology to reshape jobs. Forty percent of firms reskilled workers last year, while half plan to repurpose existing staff and 42% anticipate hiring for new...
Gartner Says Agentic AI Hype Could Lead to Costly Mistakes
Gartner warned that the surge of "agentic AI" hype in supply‑chain planning risks costly missteps. While current tools can speed up forecasting and recommend actions, they still lack true end‑to‑end autonomous decision‑making. Vendors are rebranding existing automation as agentic AI—a...
Trucking Insurance Costs Increased 18.6% Despite Fewer Crashes
New research from the American Transportation Research Institute shows that U.S. trucking liability insurance premiums jumped 18.6% between 2021 and 2024, reaching 10.2 cents per mile, even as heavy‑duty crash rates fell 2.6%. The surge is driven primarily by higher...
How Real-Time Intelligence Is Reshaping Procurement Strategy
Procurement teams are moving from reactive, cost‑only strategies to a resilience‑first model driven by real‑time intelligence. Continuous geopolitical and market volatility, exemplified by the Middle‑East crisis, forces organizations to anticipate disruptions rather than react after they occur. AI‑powered dashboards and...
Air Freight Jumps 12% as Tariffs Reshape Supply Chains
A new Infios report shows tariffs are forcing U.S. companies to re‑engineer their logistics networks. Air freight usage jumped roughly 12 percentage points, while ocean shipping fell 10‑12 points and has not recovered. Truck shipments rose about 8 points, reflecting...
Why Yard Visibility Is Becoming a Bigger Priority for Logistics Teams
AI is moving beyond high‑level planning to address the long‑overlooked yard, where most firms still lack real‑time insight. Aviro360’s CEO Ilhan Kolko notes that while 93% of shippers use a yard‑management system, 59% cannot see current conditions, leading to misplaced...
Study Finds 83% of Supply Chain Teams Are Deploying or Testing AI
The Hackett Group’s 2026 Supply Chain Key Issues Study shows that 83% of organizations are either deploying or piloting AI in supply‑chain intelligence and analytics, with 79% using AI‑powered visualization tools. AI adoption is strongest in planning functions, where 74%...
How AI Improves Warehouse, Transportation, and Order Operations
A new Supply Chain Execution Readiness Report finds that many enterprises still struggle with fragmented technology and manual coordination, leading to frequent disruptions and rising costs. The study, based on a third‑party survey, highlights how AI, real‑time visibility, and connected...
Supply Chain Leaders Spending More to Prepare for Disruptions
Supply chain leaders are accelerating transformation, with 73% planning operating‑model changes in the next one to three years, according to KPMG’s 2026 U.S. Supply Chain Survey. Companies now allocate 11‑15% of revenue to supply‑chain functions, up from 5‑10% in 2024,...
Procurement’s Build Vs. Buy Problem Has a Simple Answer
Gartner predicts that 40% of enterprise applications will embed AI agents by the end of 2026, up from less than 5% a year earlier. Procurement groups are rushing to build custom models and workflows, but the real challenge is turning...
Half of Cargo Theft Cases Now Linked to Trusted Carriers
Highway’s Q1 2026 Freight Fraud Index reveals that roughly 50% of cargo‑theft incidents involved carriers with legitimate Motor Carrier numbers and clean operating histories. Ownership‑change fraud surged 169.6% year‑over‑year, while the firm blocked 527,940 fraudulent inbound emails, a 50% increase...
Walmart to Convert Vacant Retail Space Into Delivery Depots
Walmart is converting empty neighborhood stores—such as former pharmacies and thrift shops—into 20,000‑sq‑ft “Walmart Depots” that act as mini fulfillment hubs for grocery and household items. The depots are stocked with fast‑moving products and serve drivers in the Spark delivery...
Inside Amazon’s Push to Open Its Logistics Network to Everyone
Amazon announced it will open its extensive supply‑chain and logistics network to any business, not just sellers on its marketplace. The move stems from seller demand, growing off‑Amazon volume, and the need to detach internal‑only processes. Leveraging its AI‑driven speed,...
How Much Diesel Costs in Every State Across the U.S.
Diesel prices across the United States have diverged sharply, with California leading at $7.449 per gallon and Hawaii close behind at $7.090. At the opposite end, Oklahoma offers the cheapest diesel at $5.004 per gallon, creating a $2.44 gap between...