Supply Chain Insights - Jun 1st, 2026
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In The Spotlight
Agentic AI Washing Risks in Supply Chain Planning
"Leaders should prepare for an agentic AI future, but they need to separate meaningful capability from market noise," says Jan Snoeckx of Gartner.
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Big Changes in Canada’s Automotive Strategy With China
Trump’s saber-rattling has Canada seeking alternative sources of lower-cost vehicles and more local production.
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Top Stories
CEO Confidence Takes a Dive in Q2
A Conference Board report also says that CEOs are expecting conditions to weaken over the next six months.
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SMBs Suffer Far Greater Cybersecurity Risks
Average ransomware payments dropped and cybercriminals are refining their tactics, according to Verizon’s annual Data Breach Investigations Report.
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New Walmart Program Improves Supply Chain
The Prepaid Consolidation program is more efficient for suppliers, the company says.
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Robots Rule LG's Clarksville Plant
Take a peek inside LG's washer and dryer factory in Clarksville, Tennessee in its automated glory.
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AI Has Taken Hold in Private Fleets
Research from Fleet Advantage shows that 61% of companies use AI to monitor and manage driver behavior.
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Editor's Choice
Meet the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Finalists
Six manufacturing plants advance in IW’s annual search for operational excellence.
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