Survey indicates AI will boost supply chain, but systems remain disjointed


A new survey from LeanDNA shows that supply chain and business leaders are betting big on AI, but most still have a long way to go when it comes to syncing their digital systems.

LeanDNA and Wakefield Research surveyed 100 U.S. executives and 100 supply chain leaders. Nearly everyone agrees AI is key for predicting and preventing disruptions—92% of executives and 100% of supply chain leaders said it’s essential. Optimism around return on investment is also high: 87% of executives and 89% of supply chain leaders expect a positive return within two years.

Some executives think the benefits will come even sooner. According to the survey, 24% of executives believe they’ve already seen positive ROI or will in the next six months, compared to just 15% of supply chain leaders. That shows the C-suite is more eager—and may be pushing teams to move faster.

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