Monday, May 18, 2026 · Benjamin Jury, Director Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Chief supply chain officers who move beyond consensus-building and instead act as assertive advocates by embedding supply chain expertise into financial and operational decisions are significantly more likely to achieve sustained cost excellence amid rising inflation, energy…
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · Paul Hong, Doug Reinart, and Steve Miller
As volatility, digital acceleration, and cross-functional complexity intensify, the CSCO is evolving from operational leader to enterprise orchestrator, aligning finance, technology, and market strategy into a unified system of resilience and growth.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · Benjamin Jury, senior principal, research, Gartner Supply Chain
As inflation, tariffs, and demand volatility persist, Gartner research shows CSCOs must shift from reactive cost cutting to contextual, metrics-driven cost leadership that protects resilience and long-term supply chain performance.
Monday, December 15, 2025 · Thomas O’Connor, chief of research, Gartner Supply Chain
In an era of persistent volatility, Gartner argues that supply chain leaders can turn uncertainty into advantage by embedding AI into workflows, engineering profit through disciplined cost management, and stress-testing networks before disruption strikes.
Monday, December 1, 2025 · Michael Zimmerman and Korhan Acar
Persistent volatility from tariffs, inflation, high borrowing costs, and geopolitical shocks has made disruption the operating baseline. Rate disparities, capacity swings, and mode-specific risks add more complexity.
Monday, November 3, 2025 · Michael Zimmerman and Korhan Acar
Persistent volatility from tariffs, inflation, high borrowing costs, and geopolitical shocks has made disruption the operating baseline. Rate disparities, capacity swings, and mode-specific risks add more complexity.
Monday, June 30, 2025 · Gartner Supply Chain
Customers want enhanced personalization, seamless technology, and sustainable options, often at the lowest possible cost. CSCOs must respond by building outcome-driven supply chain models that can deliver differentiated service levels for different customer segments.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 · Brian Straight
EY’s Al Mendoza says that data can help CSCOs prove their value, shifting the view of supply chains as a valuable member of an organization’s growth strategy.
Monday, March 10, 2025 · Brian Straight
Cost pressures and tariffs are just two of the concerns chief supply chain officers cited in a new survey by consultancy Egon Zehnder.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Brian Straight
We talk often about what a visitor from another planet would think if they landed on Earth? Well, the same applies if you open my inbox. Two out of every three messages these days centers on artificial intelligence or the impact of tariffs on supply chains. If you didn’t…
Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Gartner Supply Chain
Supply chains are growing more important in supporting growth initiatives, and that includes customer experience.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 · Brian Straight
Gartner research identified three common mistakes organizations make when undergoing a supply chain reorganization, and offers alternative approaches to success.
Monday, May 20, 2024 · Norman Katz
In a commoditized world, execution is the new competitive edge, and this includes working with suppliers and vendors to unleash new technologies and create unique products.
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