Artificial intelligence in the supply chain is moving beyond isolated models. We are now seeing coordinated, multi-agent systems managing forecasting, routing, sourcing, inventory balancing, and customer commitments in parallel. This shift improves speed and responsiveness. It also changes the…
Hexagon AB announced today the launch of a new brand, Octave, marking a key step in a planned spin-off of several of its software businesses. The proposed standalone entity would combine Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (ALI) division with its Safety,…
On March 2, 2026, IFS announced the completion of its acquisition of Softeon, formally combining the two companies under the banner IFS Softeon. While acquisitions in supply chain software are not unusual, this transaction is notable for what it suggests…
Today we relaunch Logistics Viewpoints as an institutional decision-support platform for supply chain technology leaders. This is not a cosmetic redesign. It is a structural repositioning. The site is now organized around decision-relevant domains that mirror how supply chains are…
This week’s supply chain landscape is defined by a massive push to bridge the gap between having data and actually using it. From the high-stakes legal battle over billion-dollar tariffs to a radical AI-driven workforce restructuring at WiseTech Global, the…
Burger King is piloting an AI assistant called “Patty” inside employee headsets as part of its broader BK Assistant platform. This is not a marketing chatbot. It is an operational system embedded into restaurant execution. Patty supports crew members with…
