Global Executive Solutions Group

06/04/2026

Automation on its own isn’t the golden ticket to success – nor is it the real cause of fragility and failures. This great opinion column highlights what we’ve been prioritizing all along: thoughtful integration, not merely adoption, is the hallmark of successful automation in today’s supply chain.

Effectively employing technology across functions is the key to sustaining supply chain strength, according to Temitope Daniel Akanbi, senior manager at Procter & Gamble.

06/02/2026

In theory, the AI-fueled future of supply chain, logistics, and transportation looks very bright. In reality, many organizations are struggling to turn those investments into results. One possible cause? Having an outdated hiring approach that fails to identify the right talent at the right time. Download our free white paper to find out how you can fill those gaps: https://gesg.com/the-hidden-talent-gap-in-ai-enabled-supply-chains/

05/28/2026

The good news: most organizations already have the components needed to create an effective digital twin strategy.

The bad news: without cohesive leadership, those initiatives often fail to reach their potential. Here’s what to look for in your hiring approach:

Supply chains today seem to operate in a constant state of flux. Demand shifts quickly. Transportation networks face ongoing volatility. Service expectations continue to rise while cost pressures remain intense. In response, many organizations are investing in digital twins. A digital twin is a virt...

05/26/2026

Early conversations about AI adoption focused on technical parameters, but today, the real differentiator is in having the right leadership in place. Here’s where we’re seeing the biggest advantage – and which leadership traits top organizations are prioritizing:

The conversation around AI in transportation, logistics, and supply chain has changed dramatically over the past two years. Early discussions focused almost entirely on technical aspects: which tools to buy, which platforms to invest in, and which use cases could create the fastest return. Today, th...

05/22/2026

The adoption of AI goes far outside the tech silo; it requires a total rethinking of what work looks like, how it flows, and what risk controls are used. This excellent podcast shares real steps your organization can take to build a team for today's challenges and tomorrow's innovations. Check it out here!

Why AI pilots often fail to deliver returns, and how agentic organizations reshape workflows, teams, and leadership to create business value.

05/20/2026

The need for strong middle managers to execute strategy is amplified in mid-market logistics
organizations. How are top companies reacting? Check out our blog for a closer analysis of the most important factors for hiring transformative mid-level leaders who can drive success,
growth, and value creation: https://gesg.com/the-middle-management-gap-nobody-is-talking-about-in-logistics/

Most conversations about leadership in transportation and logistics start (and stop) at the top, with strategic discussions and C-suites at the center of it all. But if you spend time inside growing carriers, 3PLs, or supply chain organizations, a different constraint becomes obvious. It’s not the...

05/12/2026

When the ROI of AI adoption doesn’t turn out as expected, it may not be about the technology – but about the people. Download our white paper to learn more about the hidden talent gap causing frustration in AI-enabled supply chains and how you can shift your hiring approach to find the right fit. https://gesg.com/the-hidden-talent-gap-in-ai-enabled-supply-chains/

05/07/2026

Outstanding sales leadership requires a unique blend of traits, from a “happy loser” mentality to a knack for balancing creativity with tactical decision-making. Discover the five traits that top sales leadership talent often shares across industries and organizations:

For many organizations, the sales team is the department where everything comes together. It’s a blend of strategic forecasting, relationship building, technical knowledge, and even a little bit of psychology. Those overlapping skills, however, can make it a challenge to identify the most effectiv...

04/23/2026

What does a truly "agentic" organization look like in the age of AI investments? Recent research outlines five pillars that set apart the most future-looking, value-creating organizations - take a look at the roadmap here:

Why AI pilots often fail to deliver returns, and how agentic organizations reshape workflows, teams, and leadership to create business value.

04/21/2026

Despite the promising possibilities of digital twins, many companies struggle to move beyond isolated uses – in part due to a lack of leadership. Learn more about how top companies are using digital twin technology to power growth, and how your organization can find the leaders needed to drive your own strategy:

Supply chains today seem to operate in a constant state of flux. Demand shifts quickly. Transportation networks face ongoing volatility. Service expectations continue to rise while cost pressures remain intense. In response, many organizations are investing in digital twins. A digital twin is a virt...