Global Supply Chain Stress Is Surging in 2026, With Record Pressure in Key Regions
Rising freight rates and severe regional disruption are increasing lead-time, landed-cost and delivery risks for global procurement teams
Supply Chains Are Digitising Rapidly as Automation Becomes the Next Technology Frontier
Surveys show that core digital systems are widely deployed across supply chains, and automation is expected to transform them in coming years.
AI Adoption Is Now Mainstream, But Enterprise-Scale Impact Remains Limited
Most firms now use AI, but enterprise-wide scaling remains rare, meaning productivity gains are concentrated in a small group of larger firms.
Supply Chain Stress Remains Elevated in 2026, Demanding Clear Procurement Leadership
Elevated supply chain stress in 2025 is carrying into 2026, increasing execution risk for procurement teams even as global trade grows.
AI in Procurement 2026: Adoption Is Widespread, But Scaling Remains Constrained
Procurement functions have moved into moderate or advanced AI adoption, but there are still constraints on scaling.
Asia’s Shifting Role in Global Supply Chains — Perspectives by ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu
Analysis by ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu on changing patterns in global supply chains.