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Manufacturing CEOs Bet on AI and Supply Chain Resilience Amid Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty 📊 A recent survey shows 63% of manufacturing CEOs say supply chain disruptions are hindering large-scale innovation. Yet optimism remains: 68% prioritize AI investments, with 69% planning to allocate 20% of their budgets to it within a year. 👨⚖️ While tariff uncertainty drives firms to renegotiate supplier contracts, adopt dynamic pricing, and deploy financial hedging, only 18% list supply chain redesign as a top priority — signaling a cautious stance. 🌍 Over half of CEOs see Agentic AI as a game-changer for efficiency and growth, particularly in procurement and financial forecasting. #ManufacturingTrends #SupplyChainResilience #AIInvestment #TariffImpact #AutomationInIndustry

Manufacturing CEOs Bet on AI and Supply Chain Resilience Amid Tariffs & Uncertainty 📊 63% of manufacturing CEOs say supply chain challenges are holding back large-scale innovation. 🤖 Despite headwinds, 68% are prioritizing AI investments — with 69% planning to allocate 20% of their budgets within a year. 💱 Facing tariff volatility, companies are diversifying risk through contract renegotiation, dynamic pricing, and financial hedging. ⚙️ Only 18% are prioritizing full supply chain restructuring, as most adopt a wait-and-see approach. 🚀 Over half of CEOs see Agentic AI as a key driver of efficiency and growth, especially in procurement and financial forecasting. #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #AI #AgenticAI #Trade #Resilience #GlobalBusiness #Logistics

Western executives visit Chinese factories, see fully automated “dark factories” without human workers ... and return shocked. It’s too late for shock. While Europe is still writing ethics whitepapers and discussing “responsible AI,” China is already executing its directive: jiqi huanren –> replace humans with machines. They now operate 567 robots per 10,000 factory workers, overtaking Germany, the US and the UK. This is not innovation. It is displacement at industrial scale. And let’s be honest, the West will follow. Not because it wants to, but because it will have no economic choice. Compete with full automation or die. -> The sequence is predictable and irreversible. Mass unemployment driven by agentic AI + robotics (not just factories but offices, logistics, healthcare, administration) -> Universal Basic Income, not as a social ideal but as a pacifier for those no longer needed -> CBDCs / programmable state money. “You receive only if you comply” -> Algorithmic governance. Total visibility, enforced by AI systems with zero emotion and zero negotiation -> Transhumanist integration. Once purpose and work are gone, the only role left is to merge with the system that replaced us We are building a class of meaningless humans, managed by systems that do not even hate us, they simply do not require us. I outlined this exact trajectory in my book. Not as dystopian fiction, but as the cold logic of a world where human agency becomes a legacy concept. The book is free on Gumroad. Link is in my profile. This is no longer a call to action. This is documentation.

Excess inventory drains budgets and increases emissions. SwissLogiAI’s AI forecasting helps SMEs optimize inventory, reduce overstock by up to 25%, and run greener, more sustainable supply chains. 💡 Lower costs, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency with real-time AI insights. 👉 DM us to explore how SwissLogiAI can make your logistics more sustainable. #SwissLogiAI #SwissLogistics #EULogistics #SustainableLogistics #InventoryOptimization 

Manufacturing CEOs Bet on AI and Supply Chain Resilience Amid Tariff and Economic Uncertainty As global trade tensions and tariff uncertainties persist, manufacturing leaders are recalibrating priorities. A recent survey shows 63% of CEOs believe supply chain disruptions are stifling large-scale innovation. Yet optimism remains—68% list AI as a top investment, with 69% planning to allocate 20% of next year’s budgets to it. Interestingly, only 18% are prioritizing full supply chain restructuring, preferring to observe market shifts before acting. Instead, many are renegotiating supplier contracts, adopting dynamic pricing models, and leveraging financial hedging to mitigate tariff risks. The rise of Agentic AI—capable of autonomous decision-making—is particularly promising. Over half of CEOs expect it to revolutionize procurement, forecasting, and financial planning, unlocking new levels of operational agility. For freight forwarders and logistics providers, this signals a coming wave of AI-driven supply networks that demand flexibility, transparency, and tech-enabled collaboration. Those ready to adapt will be the ones shaping the next chapter of global manufacturing resilience. #ManufacturingTrends #SupplyChainResilience #AIInvestment #TariffImpact #AutomationInIndustry

AI is leading the conversation in supply chain technology - and it’s not even close. In our recent poll, 67% of respondents chose AI as the technology they’re most excited about exploring in their operations. The emphasis is no longer on reacting to problems, but on proactively shaping resilient, future-ready supply chains. At UPS Customer Solutions, our role is to help companies bridge the gap between technology potential and operational reality. Is your business leveraging the best of technology for your supply chain? #UPSCustomerSolutions #SupplyChainConsulting #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Logistics

In today’s volatile economic landscape, manufacturing leaders are navigating supply chain challenges while doubling down on AI and resilience strategies. Here’s what industry CEOs are prioritizing: 🔹 63% say supply chain issues are hindering large-scale innovation. 🔹 Yet, 68% are prioritizing AI investments, with 69% planning to allocate over 20% of their budget within a year. 🔹 To counter tariff uncertainties, companies are renegotiating supplier agreements, adopting dynamic pricing, and leveraging financial hedging. 🔹 Only 18% are prioritizing full-scale supply chain restructuring—most are taking a "wait-and-see" approach. 🔹 Over half of CEOs see Agentic AI as a game-changer for efficiency and growth, especially in procurement and financial forecasting. As the industry evolves, the focus is clearly shifting toward smarter, adaptive solutions. How is your organization preparing? #ManufacturingTrends #SupplyChainResilience #AIInvestment #TariffImpact #AutomationInIndustry

💡 Change in logistics is no longer optional — it’s unstoppable. 🚚 The Logistics Revolution Is Already Here: AI, automation, and sustainability aren’t just buzzwords anymore, they’re redefining how goods move across the world. 📊 In 2025: • 72% of logistics firms use AI to boost efficiency. • 65% plan to increase sustainability investments. • The global logistics market is set to hit $13.7T by 2027. The industry’s moving fast — and the real question isn’t if you’ll adapt, but how fast. How are you seeing these shifts play out in your market? 👇 #Logistics #SupplyChain #Automation #SustainableLogistics #FutureOfLogistics #Transportation #DigitalTransformation #kadenwood

Attending the #TorontoGlobalForum this week, two forces are top of mind for leaders, and for good reason: . Global trade and tariffs — reshaping supply chains and operational efficiency across industries. . Tech and AI adoption — the competitive edge comes from automating processes, integrating data, and making faster, smarter decisions. But it’s not just about technology; the real challenge is helping people embrace AI and overcome fear of change. The challenge is clear: align strategy with these global currents while ensuring technology delivers real business impact. From my perspective, working at the intersection of #AI and enterprise #operations, this is a reminder that practical application and human adoption separate insight from action. #AIinBusiness #EnterpriseOperations #SupplyChain #Innovation #FutureOfWork