Agentic AI has been the word of the year in supply chain circles, and for good reason. But Gartner's 2026 Supply Chain Technology Trends report, released in early July, is worth reading past the headline, because the analysts making the most noise about autonomy are also the ones raising the loudest caution flag.
The pandemic exposed just how fragile healthcare supply chains can be. From sudden shortages of critical supplies to overwhelmed distribution networks, providers and vendors realized they needed more transparency, collaboration, and smarter systems.
In healthcare, visibility isn’t just a convenience, it’s a lifeline. The ability to anticipate shortages, find reliable substitutes and act quickly can mean the difference between continuity of care and costly disruption. Yet for decades, one of the greatest challenges in healthcare supply chain management has been the lack of transparency and...
