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Gartner Predicts Supply Chain Organizations Pausing Entry-Level Hiring for AI Will Face Higher Costs by 2030

· Source: marketscreener.com

In short

Gartner predicts that by 2030, 75% of supply chain organizations that paused entry-level hiring in 2026 will face wage premiums upward of 15% for early-career professionals. A Gartner survey of 509 supply chain leaders revealed that 55% expect a decline in entry-level hiring due to agentic AI advancements. The report urges CSCOs to maintain talent pipelines and invest in human-AI collaboration rather than headcount reduction.

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