Supply Chain Now

Building Agility in 2026 As Uncertainty Becomes the New Certainty

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Nov 26, 2025
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Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence, brings over 25 years of expertise in trade policy and logistics. In a rapidly changing landscape, Chris discusses the critical need for agility and data-driven visibility in global supply chains. He emphasizes the ongoing evolution of tariff policies and the importance of effective supply networks. The conversation touches on the transformative potential of AI and robotics, alongside insights into the 2026 Supply Chain Outlook, including trends in trade liberalization and reshoring.
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INSIGHT

Uncertainty Is The New Baseline

  • S&P's outlook: "the only certainty is uncertainty" and companies must build agility into decision-making.
  • Visibility and flexible toolkits let firms respond quickly when policy shocks arrive.
ADVICE

Experiment With New Tech Regularly

  • Experiment with new tech firsthand to spot practical use cases for your operations.
  • Try devices and AI tools to spark ideas on how they solve real supply chain problems.
INSIGHT

Think In Networks, Not Chains

  • Supply chains function as networks, not linear chains, requiring multidimensional analysis.
  • Understanding interconnections across firms, products, countries, and people improves decisions.
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