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Supply chain AI agents: Where should autonomy begin and end?

· Source: techtarget.com

In short

While AI agents already handle low-level supply chain tasks such as invoice reconciliation, research and limited negotiations, companies remain reluctant to grant them full autonomy over decisions. Experts and vendors point to concerns about accountability, inconsistent LLM outputs, and the need for tight guardrails, though many expect agents' roles to expand gradually as trust builds.

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In the issue of week 39, 2026: AI Moves Into Supply Chain Operations as Evidence, Data and Trust Shape Adoption

Tags: supply chain, AI agents, procurement, automation, guardrails, negotiation

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