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A New Report Reveals Why So Many AI Projects Are Failing to Launch in Supply Chains

· Source: supplychainbrain.com

In short

A new report from GEP and the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business reveals that while over half of surveyed supply chain professionals are deploying AI in some manner, fewer than one in ten have scaled pilots into enterprise-wide operations. The primary obstacle is not technology but a lack of proper business processes, change management, and organizational alignment. The research identifies key success factors such as dedicated steering committees, portfolio approaches to AI investment, and the integration of frontline expertise with deep technical knowledge.

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In the issue of week 20, 2026: AI-Powered Automation and Control Towers Drive Supply Chain Transformation

Tags: AI, supply chain, change management, pilot purgatory, GEP, digital transformation

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