Digital infrastructure is now integral to logistics execution. Supply chain networks depend on structured data, exchanged through APIs, middleware, and telemetry, to coordinate across facilities, regions, and partners. Three enabling capabilities stand out: artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and real-time monitoring. While each presents unique benefits, their value depends on disciplined implementation and integration into business-critical […]
Growing Complexity The complexity of running the warehouse only continues to increase. Supply chain leaders face macro-challenges such as the pressure for sustainability, labor shortages and the effects of inflation on operating margins. Layer on the daily micro disruptions that every warehouse experiences regardless of size – unexpected or delayed deliveries, inventory shortages, quality issues […]
Amazon announced it will invest $10 billion to build new data centers in North Carolina as part of its broader effort to expand artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This move is part of a larger capital expenditure plan of up to $100 billion in 2025, primarily focused on AI. The North Carolina project is expected to […]
Las Vegas, NV – May 2025 I had the opportunity to attend Momentum 2025 in Las Vegas, Manhattan’s annual user conference focused on supply chain and commerce innovation. The sessions provided clear insights into the company’s strategic direction, technology roadmap, and leadership transition—highlighting a focus on platform unification, practical AI deployment, and long-term operational alignment. […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into supply chains, companies are focusing on how it can support human workers. Most effective AI implementations today are designed to improve decision-making, reduce routine tasks, and increase operational efficiency through human-in-the-loop systems and decision support tools. This article outlines how organizations like Amazon, Walmart, and Toyota are […]
Last week, I attended the Manhattan Associates Flagship US Conference, Momentum 2025. The event, held in sunny Las Vegas, was well attended and featured numerous speakers with innovative ideas. Manhattan Associates shared several announcements, including the appointment of their new president and CEO, Eric Clark. His keynote address highlighted the company’s recent accomplishments, such as […]
This is the first part of a five-part series on AI-to-AI communication. In Part 1, we will discuss the necessity for artificial intelligence to communicate with itself and the implications of this capability. Subsequent parts will cover protocols for AI conversations, the importance of context in multi-agent AI interactions, the impact of these technologies on […]
