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Report: 83% of supply chain leaders say workforce isn't ready for AI

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15 October 2026

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operational-macro

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AI InfrastructureSupply Chain

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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

A joint ASCM and DSCI report finds 83% of supply chain leaders say their workforce is unprepared to use AI, limiting AI adoption despite strong organisational interest. Key barriers include workforce readiness, trust in AI autonomy, cybersecurity risks, and unclear ROI, leading to stalled AI scaling in supply chain functions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure and Supply Chain.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must address your team’s AI skills before scaling automation or risk pilots stalling indefinitely. Trust issues and security gaps give you clear openings to build value where others hold back.

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AI InfrastructureSupply Chainsupply-chainai-adoptionworkforce-readinesscybersecurityroiautomation