2026 Technology Roundtable: The next phase of supply chain technology
The 2026 Technology Roundtable discussion highlights a shift in supply chain technology from visibility to execution, with a focus on AI-driven decision support and automation. Experts discuss how AI is delivering real ROI in areas like inventory positioning and transportation planning.
The supply chain technology landscape is shifting from visibility to execution, with a focus on AI-driven decision support and automation. Experts at the 2026 Technology Roundtable discussed how AI is delivering real ROI in areas like inventory positioning, warehouse slotting, and transportation planning. Nathanael Powrie of MainePoint noted that AI models embedded in workflows can lead to lower inventory costs, improved service levels, and reduced transportation spending. Robotics is also moving beyond pilots and into a more practical phase defined by integration, scalability, and workforce readiness, according to Tom Bonkenburg of St. Onge. The next phase of supply chain technology will be defined by what organizations can operationalize, rather than what systems can promise.
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