Geopolitical tensions like the war in Ukraine and the Red Sea conflict are disrupting the flow of raw materials essential to everyday goods. The ripple effects of climate change, such as low water ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the impact of AI and Machine Learning on the supply chain. Supply chains are under siege by an undeniable force: change.

Forward-thinking companies are avoiding knee-jerk reactions and preparing to use a variety of approaches to protect their business from the effects of recent U.S. tariffs. These range from short-term ...

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in the healthcare supply chain; it’s a transformative force. A recent Gartner study underscores that AI and, notably, generative AI, are the top ...

In a 2018 survey of global supply chain executives, 21.8% stated that lack of visibility was the worst challenge they faced. The proportion for data management was the lowest, coming in at 1.3%, while ...

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a four-part series. The first article, “America’s Quantum Manufacturing Moment,” was published on Oct. 13, 2025. As quantum technologies move from proof-of ...