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Brian Straight

New York, United States

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Brian Straight covers logistics, procurement, tech and management issues in the supply chain as Editor in Chief of Supply Chain Management Review. Follow @SCMR

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  • 1 week ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

    Editor’s note: A version of this article first appeared in the Straight Talk newsletter on May 4. To sign up for the weekly newsletter and receive news like this before others, click here. Artificial intelligence has been shaping modern supply chain for many years, evolving from rule-based automation to predictive and generative capabilities. But a new frontier is emerging—Agentic AI—and it is moving the AI discussion into overdrive.

  • 1 week ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

    (Photo: Getty Images) No longer considered just a cost center, the supply chain now plays a pivotal role in generating new revenue opportunities and ensuring companies meet the rising demands of today and tomorrow. Procter & Gamble is proving how. Subscribe to our weekly e-mail update Don’t miss out on the best in supply chain. Get premium resources and in-depth, comprehensive feature articles written by the industry's top experts – delivered.

  • 1 week ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

    Subscribe to our weekly e-mail update Don’t miss out on the best in supply chain. Get premium resources and in-depth, comprehensive feature articles written by the industry's top experts – delivered. More Supply Chain Innovation Sorry, but your login has failed. Please recheck your login information and resubmit. If your subscription has expired, renew here. Innovators think differently from the rest of us. They are risk-takers, but they also see the world differently.

  • 1 week ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

    (Photo: Getty Images) Like most industries, procurement is facing a talent shortage. Targeting potential candidates earlier in their career journeys and continuing to invest in them can prove an effective anecdote. Subscribe to our weekly e-mail update Don’t miss out on the best in supply chain. Get premium resources and in-depth, comprehensive feature articles written by the industry's top experts – delivered. Sorry, but your login has failed.

  • 2 weeks ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

    Editor’s note: A version of this article first appeared in the Straight Talk newsletter on April 20. To sign up for the weekly newsletter and receive news like this before others, click here. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of supply chain visibility. Not in terms of what supply chain professionals have traditionally sought, but rather the importance of the supply chain to company performance.

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Brian Straight
Brian Straight @truckingtalk
22 Apr 25

RT @SCMR: 📉 Tariff uncertainty is back—and businesses are feeling the heat. The Reshoring Institute interviewed 18 C-level execs across Nor…

Brian Straight
Brian Straight @truckingtalk
17 Apr 25

RT @SCMR: 🚨 Calling all innovators in #SupplyChain! The #NextGenSupplyChain Solution Provider Awards spotlight the best in AI, robotics & d…

Brian Straight
Brian Straight @truckingtalk
9 Apr 25

🎤 Calling all senior supply chain leaders! Speak at the 2025 #NextGenSupplyChain Conference. 🔥Share your story. Inspire others. 💼CPG | 3PL | Life Sciences | F&B 📢Submit here: https://t.co/ABCCAbdPyJ #SupplyChainLeaders #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/YtlXVLG2LY