David Maloney

As former director of operations at the U.S. Cyber Command, Brett Williams knows what it takes to protect our vulnerable supply chains. We asked him what companies can do to safeguard their data.

Supply chains rely heavily on data, but accuracy is often unreliable. As the industry evolves, investing in data capabilities will be key.

As supply chains catch their breath, now is the time to innovate.

<p>Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize supply chain management. But to realize its potential, we first need to address concerns about accuracy and misinformation.</p>

<p>A new OSHA program emphasizing warehouse safety deserves a warm welcome, not groans of dismay. </p>

<p>In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Jonathan Dawley discusses changes in the forklift industry, the rise of automation, and Kion’s domestic expansion.</p>

<p>Avoiding layoffs in a down economy can benefit companies as well as their employees.</p>

<p>What will the supply chain jobs of tomorrow look like, and what kinds of workers will be needed to fill them? Futurist Ian Kahn has some ideas.</p>

<p>In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Loren Swakow discusses changes in the lift truck market, his company’s growth, and the impact of telematics.</p>

<p>] Where does the robotics industry stand today? What operations are easiest to automate? How does the move to automation affect staffing and worker training? And, perhaps most importantly, what will DCs look like 10 years from now? To get some answers, we asked experts from several leading robotics companies. Here’s what they had to say.</p>

<p>When Liz Richards joined MHEDA in 1995, there was no email, robots were the stuff of science fiction, and the group’s members were<em> </em>“equipment distributors,” not “integrated solution providers.” As she prepares to retire at the end of the month, we asked her what the future holds for the industry and the group she has led for nearly 29 years.</p>

<p>In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Andrea Pongolini discusses the rising use of automation, digital connectivity, and the role of automated guided vehicles in distribution operations.</p>

<p>It sounded so simple, so why was it such a hassle to order a few bottles of wine?</p>

<p>It’s the scenario no one wants to think about: an active shooter on the premises. But statistics show that businesses are the second most common site for such attacks to occur. Former FBI special agent Greg Vecchi shares how to mitigate the risk of a workplace shooting and what to do if the unthinkable happens.</p>

<p>In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Scott Mullins discusses applications for voice technology and how artificial intelligence is impacting warehouse operations.</p>

<p>Where do parcel and last-mile operations stand today? How will advances in artificial intelligence and visibility technology change the delivery game?<strong> </strong>And, perhaps most importantly, what can shippers do to ensure their parcel carriers consider them “shippers of choice”? To get some answers, we asked leading experts from companies participating in <em>DC Velocity’</em>s Last-Mile Theater at Modex 2024. Here’s what they had to say.</p>

<p>Supply chain leaders are banking on a better 2024 than they experienced in 2023. But is their optimism justified? We asked acclaimed economist Jason Schenker that question and more. </p>

<p>What will 2024 hold for transportation and logistics operations? How will technological advances affect the way we move goods? And what can warehouses do to better prepare their shipments for transit? To get some answers, we asked leading experts from companies participating in <em>DC Velocity’</em>s Transportation & Logistics Theater at Modex 2024. Here’s what they had to say.</p>

<p>Supply chain sustainability is fast becoming a business imperative, but where do corporate eco-initiatives stand today? David Correll, lead author of MIT’s annual “State of Supply Chain Sustainability” report, shares his insights into what companies are doing to become better stewards of the planet and the obstacles they face.</p>

<p>In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Alicemarie Geoffrion discusses the advantages of a holistic packaging strategy.</p>