The Human-AI Balance in Supply Chain is not 50/50
Paul Malott
The goal is not to keep humans in every loop. It is to put human judgment where consequence and ambiguity
In the evolving landscape of global supply chains, businesses are re-evaluating traditional inventory strategies to enhance resilience and efficiency. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with geopolitical
Many Supply Chain Consultancies employ smart solution engineers, analysts, and technology specialists who live and breathe detail. They’ll spend months developing great outcomes and building
For decades, supply chains have been designed to optimise efficiency, scale, and global reach. Yet as networks have grown larger and more interconnected, a quieter
The post-holiday period has long been considered a quieter phase in retail and supply chain operations, but in 2026 that assumption no longer holds true.
When Peter Jones, Prological Consulting Founder and Managing Director, entered the supply chain industry 30 years ago, it was a world of handwritten consignment notes,
Supply chains face threats far beyond traditional disruptions. While natural hazards and conflicts remain a concern, the rise of cyber-attacks, pandemics, extreme weather, and geopolitical
Supply-chain disruptions have become the new normal across Australia and Asia Pacific, with extreme weather, geopolitical tensions and financial shocks exposing long-standing vulnerabilities. Local businesses
As we enter a new era in logistics, warehousing is transforming rapidly. Enhanced by automation, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and sustainability
How intelligent order orchestration is separating market leaders from the pack in a $3.6 billion OMS transformation Asia-Pacific is a key driver of global commerce
The Retail Fulfilment Show 2026 returns on 18–19 March 2026, bringing together senior retail leaders, logistics innovators, and technology providers for two days dedicated to
The way businesses manage fulfilment is evolving. Efficiency alone is no longer enough—organisations must now build strategies around risk, resilience, and compliance to stay competitive
The goal is not to keep humans in every loop. It is to put human judgment where consequence and ambiguity
Manufacturers are reassessing which suppliers could bring production to a halt as geopolitical instability, cyber incidents and sourcing constraints make
New Zealand’s freight network operates within a geography that creates both advantages and constraints for supply chains. Two main islands,
Australia’s freight network covers enormous distances, connecting farms, mines, factories, warehouses, ports and population centres across the country. That scale
Greater Brisbane could exhaust its available industrial land supply by 2031 as demand from freight, logistics, construction and other industrial
A major shift in New Zealand’s gas market is increasing uncertainty for manufacturers and other energy-intensive businesses, raising questions about
Long supply lines, limited transport alternatives and the concentration of logistics capacity in southern Australia are creating vulnerabilities in the
In Australian supply chains, disruption is no longer an occasional event. It is becoming part of the operating environment. Organisations
The Federal Government has opened consultation on a $14.8 billion Fuel Security and Resilience Package aimed at strengthening Australia’s fuel reserves, supporting
Vehicle bridge strikes cost the Australian economy an estimated $101 million a year, with the frequency of incidents creating significant
Mining, utilities and construction outperform as hospitality and retail bear the brunt of tighter household budgets and rising operating costs
Managing freight used to assume a market you could optimise inside. You picked the right carriers, negotiated hard, held your