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Top Priorities for CSCOs in 2026 (And What Boards Are Still Getting Wrong)
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- Supply Chain Now
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- Mar 30, 2026
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Summary
Supply chain disruption isn’t slowing down, it’s becoming the baseline. So what separates leaders who keep up from those who fall behind? In this episode, Scott Luton sits down with Mike Griswold , Vice President Analyst at Gartner , to break down what it takes to lead in 2026. Mike revisits key lessons from the pandemic, including why top organizations “handle hard better,” and explains why “winning in the turns” still applies in today’s environment of constant disruption. They also unpack where many leaders are misreading AI, especially as supply chain and IT continue to converge, and what that means for CSCOs. You’ll hear Gartner’s top three priorities for supply chain leaders, plus practical examples of how AI is already improving decision-making, from vendor selection to faster insights. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (02:17) What the pandemic taught supply chain leaders about handling hard (06:02) A broader perspective on AI and the rise of LLMs (08:40) Why winning in the turns still matters (12:15) Quantum risk and the future of data security (14:56) Why so many leaders are misreading AI strategy (19:00) The top priorities for CSCOs in 2026 (22:53) Where agentic AI is creating real value (27:34) What supply chain leaders in 2050 may say about today (31:38) Join the conversation at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Mike Griswold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-griswold-6a68922/ Connect with Mike through email: [email protected] Learn more about Gartner: https://www.gartner.com/en Learn more about the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/symposium-us Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://…