AI, Talent and Sustainability: 2026 Supply Chain Trends

About this episode

Abe Eshkenazi and Scott Luton discuss the future trends in supply chain management for 2026, focusing on AI, workforce changes, and sustainability.

Join Abe Eshkenazi as he welcomes Scott Luton, founder and CEO of Supply Chain Now, for a dynamic conversation on the future of supply chain management. Fresh from the annual conference in Columbus, they give a sneak peek into the top trends shaping 2026, including the rise of artificial intelligence, workforce transformation, and the growing impact of climate and circularity. Scott shares insights on the human-machine dynamic, the evolving skills gap and why investing in people is key to overcoming today’s challenges. Whether you’re an early-career professional or a seasoned leader, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration for navigating the fast-changing supply chain landscape. Want more supply chain knowledge? Visit ASCM.org. For more details on The Chain Podcast, visit ascm.org/podcast

People in this episode

Host: Abe Eshkenazi

Guest: Scott Luton

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• workforce transformation
• climate impact
• circularity
• supply chain trends
• skills gap

Keywords

• supply chain
• AI
• sustainability
• workforce
• trends
• skills gap
• circular economy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Supply Chain Now, ASCM

Places: Columbus

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