Supply-chain leaders are considering integration upgrades because volatility has become permanent.

The tech push aligns with Adani Ports’ goal of handling one billion tonnes of cargo annually by 2030.

Incisiv’s 2026 supply chain resilience report, conducted in partnership with Anaplan, assesses the current state of supply chain operations by surveying industry leaders across North America and EMEA. By examining strategic priorities, demand-supply responsiveness, technology and AI infrastructure, and financial outcomes, the research uncovers the critical financial impact of the “latency tax”— the hidden cost of delayed decision-making — and how to reclaim that margin.

Modern leaders need data-driven insights to make confident, real-time decisions that shield margins, enhance supply chain operations, and enrich customer experiences. As executives face a deluge of data points, this isn’t always straightforward. Global supply chain organizations face additional uncertainty — ranging from shifting environmental conditions to geopolitical disruption.

Procurement’s influence within the enterprise has expanded significantly over the past few years. The more important question now is how that influence translates into measurable outcomes.

The majority of AI projects fail from a lack of foundational integrity. Clean data and integrated systems are the non-negotiable price of entry for a successful journey.

The path forward is smarter architecture — fewer platforms, governed by the people who know the business best.

They’re called the Performance Elite. And they share a playbook: Fix the process before deploying the model. Prepare the workforce before scaling the agents. Build governance before automating decisions.

By continuously aligning supply, workforce and financial outcomes, organizations can move beyond reactive adjustments and build operations that adapt in real time.

In this webinar, Knut Alicke and Jeff Metersky will discuss how AI, machine learning, and decision engineering can help planners work faster, focus on higher-value exceptions, and make more consistent decisions under pressure.