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Why Intelligent Supply Chain Execution is the Next Big Advantage

· Source: inboundlogistics.com

In short

According to Infios' Supply Chain Execution Readiness Report, nearly 80% of supply chain leaders believe competitive advantage now comes from fast, dynamic execution rather than planning or visibility alone, and 59% of organizations plan to increase spending on execution solutions in the next 12 months. Despite this appetite, outdated technology, fragmented data, and siloed systems remain the main barriers, while AI adoption lags behind ambition, with only 23% of organizations having implemented AI in select workflows and 41% still in pilot stages. The author recommends prioritizing modular interoperable architectures, embedding AI directly into execution workflows, and partnering with providers delivering proven real-world use cases.

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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, execution, AI adoption, visibility, integration, resilience

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