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July , 2026
AI Is Driving Change in Supply Chain Skills and Talent
Introduction Supply chains have always evolved in response to new technologies, market disruptions, and changing customer expectations. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic AI represent another significant inflection point. These capabilities are no longer experimental; organizations are actively deploying them to improve planning, operations, and decision-making across the supply chain. The challenge, however, extends beyond…
June , 2026
DSCInsights in Action: The Blueprint for Connecting Supply Chain Leaders
In this DSCInsights episode, DSCI Managing Director Marko Kovacevik talks with Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Content & Partnerships for Manifest, on what supply chain leaders want from events today, including meaningful conversations, valuable exchanges, and actionable and applied learnings.
June , 2026
Manifest 2026: Key Executive Reflections
By Marko Kovacevic Manifest 2026 confirmed something important: Supply chain transformation is no longer vertical; it is horizontal. This year in Las Vegas was insightful, pragmatic, and energizing. It opened new horizons. Four shifts stood out to me: 1. Horizontal Supply Chain Upgrade Is Accelerating · What stood out most in Las Vegas was the…
June , 2026
Global Hospitality Leader IHG Hotels & Resorts Joins DSCI to Advance Digital Innovation in Supply Chain and Procurement
NEW YORK, NY — July 15 — The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), a global community of organizations committed to accelerating digital transformation across supply chains and procurement, today announced that IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has joined the Institute as its newest member. With a diverse portfolio…
May , 2026
Managing Global AI Regulations and the Impact on Supply Chain Operations
AI regulation is no longer a compliance issue; it is a determinant of supply chain performance. Diverging regional regulatory models are reshaping cost structures, operating models, technology architectures, and competitive positioning across global supply chains. DSCI's whitepaper Managing Global AI Regulations and the Impact on Supply Chain Operations provides strategic recommendations for supply chain leaders…
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July , 2026
AI Is Driving Change in Supply Chain Skills and Talent
Introduction Supply chains have always evolved in response to new technologies, market disruptions, and changing customer expectations. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic AI represent another significant inflection point. These capabilities are no longer experimental; organizations are actively deploying them to improve planning, operations, and decision-making across the supply chain. The challenge, however, extends beyond…
March , 2026
AI is Creating New Market Access Barriers to Trade
By Dravida Seetharam and Sarah Lahti The Organization for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) predicts that artificial intelligence could increase global exports by as much as 40% by 2040. As AI tools are adopted across industries and geographies, they are reshaping how business and government leaders approach trade, economic growth, and national security. At the…
March , 2026
The Growing Cyber Risk to Supply Chains
NEW YORK – As the current war in the Middle East intensifies, governments and security experts have warned that the conflict could spill into cyberspace. Businesses and supply chains, particularly those in the United States and allied economies, may face retaliatory or asymmetric cyberattacks from Iran or affiliated groups seeking to exert pressure beyond the…
March , 2026
AI in the Supply Chain: What Separates Real Impact from Expensive Experimentation
By Vivek Ghelani and Marisa Brown Artificial intelligence has moved from speculative innovation to operational reality in supply chain organizations. Yet as adoption accelerates around generative and agentic AI, the gap between experimentation and measurable impact is widening. In conversations with senior leaders and practitioners from companies including Dell Technologies and Emro, a consistent theme…
March , 2026
Stop Hoarding, Start Trading: The New Data Strategy for GenAI Success
The secret to superior supply chain risk management isn’t more data; it is trading data to fill specific gaps. Companies are racing to use AI and Generative AI to improve supply chain risk management across a range of compliance and sustainability topics. While GenAI has tremendous potential to provide better visibility into their risks through…
March , 2026
Supply Chain Management Review: Advancing the Enterprise in Volatile Times
In periods of global uncertainty, such as tariff escalation, geopolitical tension, and macroeconomic adjustments, many organizations freeze. The best do not. They move thoughtfully, deliberately, and strategically, understanding that every decision must drive measurable business impact. Competitive advantage does not come from avoiding disruption; it comes from identifying the opportunities and managing them better than…
February , 2026
Women in Supply Chain See AI Coming But Feel Underprepared
Artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics are no longer distant concepts in supply chain management, they are today’s realities. A recent survey conducted as part of the Digital Supply Chain Institute’s TrailblazeHers Research Initiative sheds light on how women working across supply chain roles view the changes ahead, the skills they expect to need, and…
January , 2026
Supply Chains in 2026: Navigating a Fragmented, AI-Driven Global Trade Landscape
As we welcome 2026, the forces that reshaped global trade in 2025 will continue to define supply chain strategies well into the new year. In its Must Adjust Now to Global Factors, the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) examines how geopolitics, policy shifts, and technological change have created a fragmented and highly volatile trade environment.…
November , 2025
Agentic AI in Supply Chains: Powerful, Different, and Demanding New Governance
By Sasha Pailet Koff There’s a great deal of excitement around the role of agentic AI in supply chain operations, and rightfully so. Agentic systems do more than automate tasks. They initiate action, learn continuously, and take actions based on goals and real-time context. This represents a fundamentally different paradigm from traditional robotic process automation…
November , 2025
Cyber Resilience: The Next Supply Chain Imperative
By Sasha Pailet Koff In recent months, several global organizations have been reminded, sometimes painfully, that cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it is a supply chain issue. The ripple effects of a single breach can disrupt operations, compromise partners, and erode trust across an entire ecosystem. Yet many organizations still treat cybersecurity…
November , 2025
Trailblazing Women in Supply Chain: How the TrailblazeHers Program Is Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
When the TrailblazeHers Program launched in 2021, its mission was simple but bold: close the gender gap in supply chain leadership. Created by the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), TrailblazeHers was designed for women with one to five years of experience who want to grow as leaders in a rapidly changing, tech-driven industry. In just…
November , 2025
Why Emerging Economies Are Embracing AI
Surveys show that emerging economies’ populations are not only well aware of the opportunities AI creates, but also more optimistic about the technology than advanced-economy populations. They might not lead the way in building AI models, but they can use the technology to advance their economic- and social-development goals.
DSCInsights
June , 2026
DSCInsights in Action: The Blueprint for Connecting Supply Chain Leaders
In this DSCInsights episode, DSCI Managing Director Marko Kovacevik talks with Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Content & Partnerships for Manifest, on what supply chain leaders want from events today, including meaningful conversations, valuable exchanges, and actionable and applied learnings.
January , 2026
Building Confidence and Connection, the TrailblazeHers Program Shapes the Next Generation of Women Leaders
As part of the Digital Supply Chain Institute’s (DSCI) 25 for 25 initiative, the TrailblazeHers Program celebrates and empowers women who are shaping the future of supply chain leadership. The program pairs emerging professionals with experienced mentors from around the world, creating opportunities for learning, collaboration, and lasting connection. For Romina Rivas and Nikoletta (Niki)…
September , 2025
DSCInsights in Action: Securing the End-to-End Supply Chain with AI
In this episode of DSCInsights in Action, DSCI Managing Director Marko Kovacevic sits down with Mario E. Pérez Balladares E., Chairman of Narval Group, to explore their groundbreaking partnership with Big Bear AI. Together, they're launching a cutting-edge initiative to enhance global supply chain security through AI and biometrics. Starting in Panama—where 9.4 million TEUs…
August , 2025
DSCInsights In Action: Balancing Human- and AI-Generated Data in Digital Transformations
As companies shift towards digital supply chains, CEO Claudia Vargas Mirza of RunMyProcess emphasizes the criticality of safeguarding human data in the latest #DSCInsights episode. Claudia emphasizes that, with a data tsunami looming ahead, encompassing human, AI, and hybrid data, the primary focus remains the preservation of human data.
April , 2025
DSCInsights in Action: Turn KPIs into Powerful Tools to Drive Supply Chain Transformation
DSCI Managing Director Marko Kovacevik interviews supply chain expert Sasha Koff on the steps business leaders can take to transform KPIs from static metrics into powerful tools for success.
March , 2025
DSCInsights in Action: Taking a Risk-based Approach to Building ‘Constellations of Value’
In this DSCInsights in Action episode, DSCI Managing Director Marko Kovacevic talks with Craft CEO Ilya Levtov and DSCI Director Craig Moss on how the 'Constellations of Value' supply chain management framework can enable business leaders to improve their supply chain stability. Learn more at https://dscinstitute.org/research/building-constellations-of-value/
October , 2024
DSCInsights in Action: An Open-Source Solution to the Challenge of Digitizing Bills of Lading
DSCI Managing Director Marko Kovacevic interviews Vanessa Mbanefo on how Open eBL’s approach to leveraging an open-source platform to digitize bills of lading differs from previous industry efforts to modernize this important trade documentation. hashtag#DSCInsights #BillofLading #DigitalTransformation #GlobalTrade
September , 2024
DSCInsights in Action: Purple People: The Key to Supply Chain Transformation
DSCI Co-Chair Sasha Pailet Koff discusses supply chain talent needs with Marko Kovacevic in this episode. Sasha spotlights the rising demand for “purple people,” supply chain professionals with business acumen and tech expertise. Watch to learn more.
Member News
June , 2026
Manifest 2026: Key Executive Reflections
By Marko Kovacevic Manifest 2026 confirmed something important: Supply chain transformation is no longer vertical; it is horizontal. This year in Las Vegas was insightful, pragmatic, and energizing. It opened new horizons. Four shifts stood out to me: 1. Horizontal Supply Chain Upgrade Is Accelerating · What stood out most in Las Vegas was the…
June , 2026
Global Hospitality Leader IHG Hotels & Resorts Joins DSCI to Advance Digital Innovation in Supply Chain and Procurement
NEW YORK, NY — July 15 — The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), a global community of organizations committed to accelerating digital transformation across supply chains and procurement, today announced that IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has joined the Institute as its newest member. With a diverse portfolio…
May , 2026
Managing Global AI Regulations and the Impact on Supply Chain Operations
AI regulation is no longer a compliance issue; it is a determinant of supply chain performance. Diverging regional regulatory models are reshaping cost structures, operating models, technology architectures, and competitive positioning across global supply chains. DSCI's whitepaper Managing Global AI Regulations and the Impact on Supply Chain Operations provides strategic recommendations for supply chain leaders…
April , 2026
Talking Supply Chain: AI and the new trade barrier
Artificial intelligence is widely expected to accelerate global trade, improve decision-making, and unlock new efficiencies across supply chains. But beneath that promise lies a reality few are grasping, and it is one that might result in more market barriers than anticipated.
April , 2026
How Is AI Shaping Demand Forecasting and Supply Chain Planning? Your Top Questions, Answered
Have you ever used AI to help you shop? In my experience, it goes like this. I find a car model I am interested in and ask AI which of the nine trim levels match my core preferences. Right away, different research paths emerge. Is the matte paint finish only available in one trim? Does…
April , 2026
Why Most AI Investments Stall Before They Create Any Real Growth
Adding more AI tools won’t fix broken systems. If your operations aren’t connected, your AI won’t deliver real growth. Not long ago, I sat in a boardroom where a leadership team proudly announced its latest AI initiative. They had invested in new tools, hired consultants and launched pilot programs across multiple departments. Six months later,…
April , 2026
The Strait of Hormuz crisis: Impact on supply chain and the financial market
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global energy, fertilizer, helium, and sulfur supply, with ripple effects on power, production, and transport. Asia is most exposed in crude oil while Europe and Africa are more vulnerable in jet fuel and diesel. Effects will last until July.
March , 2026
AI is Creating New Market Access Barriers to Trade
By Dravida Seetharam and Sarah Lahti The Organization for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) predicts that artificial intelligence could increase global exports by as much as 40% by 2040. As AI tools are adopted across industries and geographies, they are reshaping how business and government leaders approach trade, economic growth, and national security. At the…
March , 2026
Mario Pérez Balladares Joins Digital Supply Chain Institute as Co-Chair
The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) is pleased to announce that Mario Pérez Balladares, Chairman of Narval Holding Corp., has joined its leadership team as a Co-Chair. His appointment marks a significant step forward in the non-profit Institute’s mission to advance global supply chain innovation and resilience, with an increased focus on cooperation across Latin…
February , 2026
Advanced Micro Devices and Amazon Business Join the Digital Supply Chain Institute
New memberships will advance digital supply chain transformation and resilience The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) is pleased to announce that Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Amazon Business have joined DSCI as new members, strengthening the Institute’s global community of organizations dedicated to accelerating digital supply chain transformation. The addition of Amazon Business and AMD…
February , 2026
Re-Engineering Direct Procurement for the Future of Automotive
I love to golf here in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you never know what Mother Nature’s going to serve up before you even tee off. One minute you’re soaking in that warm Carolina sunshine, Spanish moss swaying and Spartina grass whispering with an easy breeze. Drives are smooth, the air’s salty sweet, and…
Newsletter
June , 2025
DSCI Newsletter June 2025
The latest DSCI newsletter opens applications for the fifth TrailblazeHers Leadership Program, welcomes Ilya Levtov as new co-chair, and announces the launch of DSCI’s redesigned website. It highlights an upcoming AI-powered procurement workshop with Samsung SDS, recaps the 2025 CEO Exchange, and spotlights BlueX Trade’s successful digital bill of lading pilot. It also features insights…
April , 2025
DSCI April Newsletter: Dive into the Details
Welcome to the latest edition of the DSCI Newsletter! We’re excited to update you on the most recent events, activities, and insights from across the DSCI community! DSCI’s Vision At DSCI, we collaborate with senior leaders to build connected, responsible and resilient supply chains. We harness accessible and reliable data, powered by digital technology and…
Press Releases
June , 2026
Global Hospitality Leader IHG Hotels & Resorts Joins DSCI to Advance Digital Innovation in Supply Chain and Procurement
NEW YORK, NY — July 15 — The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), a global community of organizations committed to accelerating digital transformation across supply chains and procurement, today announced that IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has joined the Institute as its newest member. With a diverse portfolio…
August , 2025
Narval Partnership Advances AI-Powered Cargo Security in Panama
The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) congratulates Narval Holding Corp. on its innovative partnership with BigBear.ai to launch an AI-powered cargo security management solution in Panama. This collaboration addresses one of the most pressing challenges in global trade: ensuring security and transparency across complex, interconnected supply chains. Panama’s position as a global trade hub makes…
August , 2025
DSCI and APQC Expand Collaboration to Help DSCI Members Accelerate Digital Supply Chain Transformations
The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) is excited to expand its long-standing collaboration with APQC through new strategic knowledge opportunities. Building on nearly eight years of joint research and thought leadership, these new knowledge opportunities reflect a shared commitment to advancing supply chain excellence. APQC, the world’s foremost authority on benchmarking, best practices, process improvement,…
July , 2025
APSCA, LANACO, and Digital Supply Chain Institute Launch Strategic Data Trading Pilot to Support Responsible Digital Transformation in Social Compliance
Washington D.C., July 24 – In a forward-looking initiative that explores the potential of digital tools to improve social compliance auditing, the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LANACO, a leader in digital platform development, and the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI), a nonprofit dedicated…
July , 2025
ASCM and DSCI Partner to Empower Leaders to Advance End-to-End Supply Chain Excellence
CHICAGO, July 8 — The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership designed to equip Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) with the vision, tools and insights needed to lead the next wave of supply chain transformation. This collaboration unites two global leaders…
July , 2025
ICC Digital Standards Initiative and Digital Supply Chain Institute Join Forces to Advance Global Digital Trade Readiness
July 1 — The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) is excited to announce a collaboration with the ICC Digital Standards Initiative to develop a Digital Trade Readiness Framework. This framework is designed to help organizations across the global supply chain ecosystem assess and strengthen their ability to adopt electronic trade records (ETRs) and digital trade…
June , 2025
Global Trade Realignment and Strategic Implications for Supply Chains
In a wide-ranging conversation, Sam Palmisano, Chairman of the Center for Global Enterprise and former IBM Chairman and CEO, joins Nobel Laureate economist Mike Spence to examine how rising populism, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and the United States’ retreat from multilateral leadership are driving a fundamental realignment of global trade and supply chains. Together, they explore…
June , 2025
RunMyProcess Joins the Digital Supply Chain Institute to Advance Cyber-Ready and Automated Supply Chains
NEW YORK, June 4 — The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) is excited to announce that RunMyProcess, a leading digital solutions provider based in Plano, Texas, has joined its global consortium of member organizations. This new partnership underscores RunMyProcess’s commitment to shaping the future of connected enterprise workflows, resilient operations, and cybersecurity in supply chain…
May , 2025
Samsung SDS Joins the Digital Supply Chain Institute as Newest Member
NEW YORK, May 5 – The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) is excited to welcome Samsung SDS as its newest member, joining a global network of companies dedicated to advancing the future of supply chains through innovation, collaboration, and applied research. As a member, Samsung SDS will participate in a broad range of DSCI programs and…
May , 2025
Ilya Levtov Joins DSCI as Co-Chair
The Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) is pleased to announce that Ilya Levtov, founder and CEO of Craft, will become a Co-Chair, contributing his expertise to help guide DSCI’s research and initiatives. Ilya will join an esteemed group of Co-Chairs: Sam Palmisano, Chairman of the Center for Global Enterprise Craig Jones, Chief Supply Chain Officer…
April , 2025
Joint Declaration on Reversing the Recent Tariff Escalation
THE WORLD HAS BECOME A BETTER PLACE THANKS TO TRADE The world is at risk of experiencing the end of a cycle of globalization and trade liberalization that has allowed the global economy to achieve unprecedented growth. This era began in the post–World War II period, framed by the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference, and has…
April , 2025
The Digital Supply Chain Institute and the International Semiconductor Industry Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Semiconductor Supply Chains
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, April 10 – The International Semiconductor Industry Group (I.S.I.G.) and the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) are pleased to announce the launch of the Supply Chain Constellation of Value (CoV) Working Group. This collaboration will bring together senior leaders from eight leading semiconductor companies to develop next-generation supply chain structures…