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Gartner: Why Supply Chains Aren't Ready for an AI Overhaul

· Source: supplychainbrain.com

In short

A Gartner survey of 140 chief supply chain officers reveals that only 17% are using AI for transformational workflow redesigns, while 83% focus on smaller, use-case-specific changes. Data readiness gaps, the need for employee upskilling, and fragmented vendor ecosystems are major barriers. Gartner recommends an incremental approach to AI adoption to build a stronger foundation for future orchestration across supply chain networks.

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Tags: Gartner, AI adoption, data readiness, supply chain, digital transformation, orchestration

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