This award recognizes influential individuals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Submissions close Jan. 6, 2026.

The study reveals a shift in business priorities, with half now ranking AI implementation as their top business risk, surpassing traditional concerns such as an economic slowdown and supply chain disruption.

Engaging with partners whose expertise in supply chain engagement, product footprinting, and science-based target setting can help bridge the Scope 3 data gap and turn ideas into tangible progress.

Managers complained that they found training AI harder than expected and found it difficult to integrate with business processes.

Nearly half of workers report earning pay increases thanks to automation.