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RELEX Report: AI Becomes Core Supply Chain Tool As Volatility Persists

· Source: letsdatascience.com

In short

RELEX Solutions' 2026 State of Supply Chain report reveals that AI is transitioning from experimentation to operational decision support across supply chain planning. The survey of 514 retail, manufacturing, wholesale and supply chain leaders shows 67% have increased confidence in using AI for supply chain decision-making, with nearly half using or planning AI-driven inventory and supply optimization. Consumer demand volatility is cited as a top challenge by 44% of leaders, driving investment in AI-driven forecasting and optimization tools.

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In the issue of week 14, 2026: AI-Driven Execution Transforms Supply Chains with Speed, Security, and Scale

Tags: supply-chain, forecasting, optimization, inventory, logistics, AI-adoption

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