Dr. Yossi Sheffi

We’re proud to celebrate another industry recognition for Supply Chain Now Founder, CEO, and Host Scott Luton – he has been named one of the ISCEA Top 10 Supply Chain Influencers of 2026. The International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) highlights leaders who actively shape the profession by sharing research, perspectives, and practical insights that help advance the global supply chain conversation. (ISCEA) Scott’s inclusion reflects the spirit of the Supply Chain Now community: real conversations, practical takeaways, and a commitment to connecting practitioners across industries and roles. Through interviews, events, and ongoing dialogue with leaders around the world, his goal has always been to amplify voices and help move the industry forward together. We’re grateful to our listeners, partners, and guests; this recognition belongs to the entire community that shows up and shares knowledge every day. Check out the entire list and learn more about ISCEA here.

This post is written by our friends at e2open. E2open is the connected supply chain software platform that enables the world’s largest companies to transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. Moving as one.™ Learn More: www.e2open.com.   Supply chains are entering a pivotal stretch of highway into the future. It’s a route marked by regulatory detours, geopolitical potholes, and rising expectations for speed, intelligence, and resilience. The journey ahead demands connected data, embedded AI, and agile decision-making. Below are the five major “mile markers” defining the road to supply chain transformation, and how e2open helps organizations navigate the way forward with confidence.   1. Tariff and non‑tariff compliance risks: avoiding costly road hazards Tariff volatility and non‑tariff barriers create regulatory road conditions that can change quickly. For cost-focused leaders, this unpredictability can feel like driving through dense fog. One wrong move can result in delays, penalties, or unplanned expenses. Forward‑thinking organizations are installing automated guardrails: integrated trade compliance systems, dynamic landed‑cost modeling, and synchronized import/export workflows. These tools help reduce blind spots and ensure companies don’t veer into costly territory. The e2open Global Trade suite puts the world’s most comprehensive, continuously updated regulatory content directly…