Supply Chain Now

Reflections on 2025 & 3 Supply Chain Lessons Learned for 2026

Jan 5, 2026
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Mike Griswold
Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, shares insights from his expertise in supply chain planning and talent strategy. He discusses the need for businesses to rethink strategies amidst global disruptions, emphasizing the transition of AI from pilots to practical applications. Mike argues that AI should augment rather than replace human input and highlights the intertwining of talent development and tech adoption. The conversation also addresses the crucial role of tariffs and the need for companies to innovate while managing uncertainties.
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ANECDOTE

Big Programs Spawn Unexpected Innovations

  • The Space Shuttle program produced many unplanned, high-value byproducts like advanced materials and systems engineering innovations.
  • Mike Griswold and Scott W. Luton emphasize big initiatives create unexpected downstream benefits when smart people focus on hard problems.
INSIGHT

Three Pillars Shaping Supply Chains

  • Tariffs, AI, and talent now dominate supply chain conversations and shape most strategic decisions.
  • Mike Griswold expects these three buckets to remain central through 2026 with evolving nuances and interconnections.
ADVICE

Make Tariffs A Strategic Input

  • Treat tariffs as a permanent strategic input rather than a short-term exception.
  • Incorporate tariffs into network design, sourcing, and partner decisions for 2026 planning.
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