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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
56% of chief supply chain officers cite AI integration as a major challenge, exemplified by Starbucks scrapping its AI-powered inventory tool due to data inconsistency and legacy system issues. Experts advise that successful AI in supply chains depends on data readiness, focused pilots, and existing digital infrastructure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.
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You face a dead-end attaching AI to old supply chain systems unless you fix messy data first. Focus on cleaning your data and running sharp pilots to avoid wasted spend and failed rollouts.
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