January/February 2026

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January 14, 2026

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Being ‘Vigilant to the Risks Ahead’

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

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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

Economics

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December 2025 ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report
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December 2025 ISM® Services PMI® Report

Departments

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The Supply Chain Sustainability Trends Shaping 2026
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Beyond De Minimis: The New Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics

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January 14, 2026

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Voices

I wrote this column in early December. Now that it’s been published in the January/February edition of Inside Supply Management®, parts of it undoubtedly are obsolete.

Thomas W. Derry

January 14, 2026

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perspectives

How can organizations build resilience in sourcing rare earth metals amid global trade and policy shifts?

Rare earth metals underpin the global shift toward electrification — powering electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, defense systems and advanced electronics. Yet this category remains one of the most vulnerable in modern supply chains.

January 14, 2026

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competencies

Why GPOs Matter — and How They’ve Evolved

In today’s competitive environment, businesses are under constant pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency and maintain quality. Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) offer a proven way to achieve these goals — yet many organizations underestimate their potential.

Anthony Nieves, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CFPM

January 14, 2026

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technology

Predictive AI Will Revolutionize Emissions Monitoring

In an era where climate change demands urgent action, supply chains — often sprawling networks of production, transportation and distribution — account for a significant portion of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Irshadullah Asim Mohammed, CPSM, PMP

January 14, 2026

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talent

What Returning to College Has Taught Me About Modern Procurement

When I decided to return to school after more than a decade in procurement and project management, my goal was not simply to earn another degree — it was to gain a new strategic framework for everything I had already practiced.

Kseniia Litovskaia

January 14, 2026

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research

Mastering Geopolitical Risks Is a New Supply Chain Imperative

Cyberattacks have surged in frequency, sophistication, and impact, creating unprecedented risks for both private and public organizations. As supply chains become increasingly digitized and interconnected, adversaries now target not only focal firms, but also their upstream and downstream partners.

Robert Handfield, Ph.D.

January 14, 2026

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insights

Essential Steps for Sustainable AI Transformation

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers enormous potential to reshape global supply chains into leaner, more agile and resilient networks — improving efficiencies in demand forecasting, route optimization, predictive maintenance, supplier risk assessment and more.

Eric Lefebvre

January 14, 2026

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leadership

‘No One Is Thinking’: The Dangers of Herd Mentality

Companies and leaders should avoid environments where people are constantly connected through technology, available and responding at all hours of the day.

Mandy Flint, Elisabet Vinberg Hearn