Jeannine Rivas

Special Guest Blog Post written by Philip Vervloesem   If your supply chain planning still runs on a monthly cycle, 2026 will be uncomfortable. We are operating in a polycrisis where change is constant, and responses need to be fast enough to keep up. From customer conversations, industry research, and leadership discussions at the Gartner supply chain conferences, a clear pattern has emerged: the organizations pulling ahead are not planning more often. They are embedding agility, intelligence, and speed into the way they make decisions. Here are five predictions shaping supply chain excellence in 2026 – our “bingo card” for what’s now table stakes.   1. Continuous, always-on planning is a must Monthly or quarterly cycles are no longer enough. The organizations that outperform treat planning as a continuous capability embedded in daily operations, and make it part of their governance and operational excellence. Imagine this: a sudden surge in demand hits or a supplier flags a delay. Instead of waiting for the next planning cycle, teams immediately evaluate options, share insights across functions, and adjust course. Planning stops being a calendar exercise and starts shaping real-time decisions.   “By shifting from process-centric to decision-centric planning, we now run hundreds…

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.