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• [New] Mexico is having its logistics moment in 2026 - one that could profoundly reshape global supply chains. GlobalTranz
• [New] The prudent business, it said, utilizes advanced supply chain risk monitoring platforms to track thousands of risk variables across its global logistics network, thereby gaining a key first-mover advantage. Sourcing Journal
• [New] Looking to 2026, Singapore's highly open trade-dependent economy could outperform if global demand, particularly for technology and logistics services, strengthens and trade frictions ease. Day Hagan Asset Management
• [New] Global supply chain disruptions have risen sharply year after year, with many companies reporting a 30-40% annual increase in disruptions from operational risks alone. BusinessCraft Nordic
• [New] Retailers will spend the first half of 2026 navigating the dual challenges of debt-laden consumers and supply chain restructuring. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Analysts expect a volatile February as companies provide their first full-year guidance for 2026, a year already defined by supply chain uncertainty and a leadership transition at the world's largest retailer. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Conflict on the Korean Peninsula or in the Taiwan Strait could disrupt production flows and global supply chains, causing significant economic impacts at regional and systemic levels. SpecialEurasia
• [New] Conflicts on the Korean Peninsula or in the Taiwan Strait could disrupt global supply chains, particularly in semiconductors and critical resources such as oil, gas, and nickel. SpecialEurasia
• [New] By 2026, electric eVTOL companies are expected to play a decisive role in urban air mobility, logistics, inspection missions, defence applications, and regional transportation. Moneypro Group
• [New] Japan talks of deterrence and alliance cohesion, yet hedges through diversification of supply chains, selective engagement with China, risk-spreading in energy and technology policy and incremental strengthening of defence capabilities. East Asia Forum
• [New] Strengthen Strategic Sourcing Capabilities Strategic sourcing will remain a cornerstone of procurement excellence in 2026. CenterPoint Group
• [New] In 2026, high-performing procurement teams will rely on integrated digital platforms that automate workflows and provide real-time visibility. CenterPoint Group
• [New] Supplier Risk and Volatility Geopolitical uncertainty, logistics disruptions, and inflation continue to strain global supply channel stability. CenterPoint Group
• [New] In 2026, leading supply chains will operate on agentic AI that executes, learns, and improves continuously while people focus on strategy and innovation. ICRON
• [New] Supply chain as a service ecosystems will rise, enabling on-demand orchestration of global supply chain resources through flexible, cloud-based platforms. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Supply chains will be reshaped by ongoing uncertainty over US trade policy. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] As 2026 approaches, supply chain trends will be shaped by practical investments, shorter and more flexible networks, targeted automation, improved visibility, and greater regulatory preparedness. Ryder Website
• [New] In 2026, supply chains will place greater emphasis on agentic AI systems that support automated decision-making, optimize dispatching, forecast demand more accurately, and adjust pricing in real time. Ryder Website
• [New] In 2026, the strongest supply chain organizations will let AI handle complexity so people can focus on scale. Supply Chain Management Review
• [New] Supply chains talk a lot about physical risk, but in 2026, the blind spot will be digital fragility. Supply Chain Management Review
• [New] While laptops are currently at historic lows, 2026 might see reversals due to supply chain issues, potentially making feature-rich models more expensive and accelerating obsolescence for budget options. WebProNews
• [New] In 2026, open-source package repositories will adopt automated, AI-driven defences to fight back against a growing wave of supply chain attacks. IOT Insider
• [New] In 2026, companies will continue diversifying carrier networks, expanding regional distribution, and building contingency plans to withstand labour disruptions, weather events, and geopolitical uncertainty. Triple T Transport

Last updated: 10 January 2026