Three ways GenAI could transform supply chain management
GenAI is becoming a more common feature of the supply chain function, but significant areas of opportunity remain, suggests IMD’s Carlos Cordon....

June 2, 2026 • by Ralf Seifert in Supply chain • 8 min read
Volatility, technology, and talent are reshaping supply chain management....
Continue readingJanuary 10, 2025 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read
GenAI is becoming a more common feature of the supply chain function, but significant areas of opportunity remain, suggests IMD’s Carlos Cordon....
December 9, 2024 • by Ralf Seifert, Vasilis Karamalegos in Supply chain • 8 min read
Manufacturers must adopt a unified strategy across different divisions if they are to extract the full value of Industry 4.0. ...
September 13, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 5 min read
Companies need a new, holistic approach to sustainability if they are to head off criticism and accusations of greenwashing....
September 3, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read
The mining sector’s ability to produce the raw materials required for climate change mitigation will have significant supply chain implications, argues IMD’s Carlos Cordon....
July 25, 2024 • by Amanda Williams, Gail Whiteman, Knut Haanaes in Supply chain • 7 min read
Turbulent times can leave businesses scrambling for measures to help them bounce back after disruption. But these actions may in fact increase overall supply chain fragility....
July 4, 2024 • by Ralf Seifert, Philip Sieber-Gasser in Supply chain • 7 min read
The sheer complexity of trade regulation and the risk of non-compliance mean companies are missing out on billions in tariff savings from Free Trade Arrangements (FTA) in their global supply chains. New...
June 24, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read
In an era of unpredictability, businesses must take many more strategic decisions about supply chain management, say IMD’s Carlos Cordon and supply chain adviser Tariq Farooq...
June 13, 2024 • by Suzanne de Treville in Supply chain • 15 min read
Many executives recognize the value of local manufacturing but struggle to shake off the view that low-cost production is better for the bottom line. Exploring their options through simulations and competitive games...
April 25, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read
Amid mounting geopolitical tensions, CEOs must take direct control of supply chain resilience, says IMD’s Carlos Cordon...
April 3, 2024 • by Ralf Seifert, Richard Markoff in Supply chain • 7 min read
Looking at previous customer purchase data might seem like an obvious source of information upon which to base your forecasts. But it’s not quite as straightforward as you’d think...
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