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The January/February issue of Inside Supply Management® explores the evolving landscape of global supply chains, highlighting both opportunities and risks for organizations in 2026. The cover story discusses anticipated economic growth alongside such persistent challenges as manufacturing sluggishness, tariffs, geopolitical tensions and the uncertainties of AI. Feature articles examine the strategic importance of semiconductor supply chains amid a global chip power struggle, as well as practical approaches for companies to navigate tariff-driven and geopolitical volatility — including stress-testing, agility and leveraging advanced technologies. The fourth feature emphasizes the critical role of understanding Incoterms in managing complex international trade, as misunderstandings can lead to costly disruptions.

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September 10, 2025
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Avoiding Pitfalls in the AI Jungle

For supply chain professionals and freight companies, the path to a ‘golden opportunity’ is often littered with hazards, and successful navigation involves weighing trade-offs and playing the long game.
Chris Caplice, Ph.D., Callie Federer, Ph.D.
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October 27, 2025
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A Resiliency Roadmap For Navigating Ocean Freight in 2026

According to Xeneta’s analysts, global average spot rates are expected to fall by 25 percent over the full year, while long-term contract rates will decrease by 10 percent. This downward trend is not occurring in isolation.
Dan Zeiger
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In The Current Issue

Being ‘Vigilant to the Risks Ahead’

January 14, 2026
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Supply management organizations can expect higher economic growth in 2026, but myriad dynamics — including manufacturing sluggishness, tariffs, geopolitics and AI uncertainty — are longer-term X-factors.
Sue Doerfler
  • January 14, 2026
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    The Core of the Chip War

    As the semiconductor industry has become a central arena of geopolitical competition, supply chains — through efficiency, resilience, diversification and talent — will determine the winning companies and countries.
    Dan Zeiger
  • January 14, 2026
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    The ‘Language’ of Global Trade in Three Letters

    As supply chains grow more complex, disruptions more frequent and commerce more demanding, misunderstanding and misuse of Incoterms can prove costly for companies.
    Dan Zeiger
  • January 14, 2026
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    A Treasure Chest of Supply Chain Riches

    For companies to withstand tariff-driven and geopolitical volatility, their trove of strategies should include stress-testing, speed, right-sizing, supplier relationships and advanced technologies.
    Sue Doerfler
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Future-Proofing Sustainability as an Integral Part of the Business

A panel of three sustainability professionals discussed their companies’ strategies regarding sustainability reporting and preparing their companies for climate change implications during a recent Reuters webinar.
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March 11, 2025
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How to ‘Start Changing the Narrative’

The progress of women’s representation in the supply management profession has stalled, but numerous strategies, some as simple as being true to oneself, can help individuals — and organizations — move forward.
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September 16, 2025
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Tariffs Deepen Global Trade Fault Lines, Forcing Businesses to Adapt

The fallout from recently enacted tariffs is reverberating across the globe, with consequences for consumers, manufacturers and trade-dependent economies.

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