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Max Henry
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Founder and Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Council (GSCC), I lead the fastest growing professional organization for supply chain, procurement, and logistics professionals.
𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲.

A new video overview explores the latest data on 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, and the message for 2026 is clear: this shift is already underway and the ROI is real.

In this ses
January 26, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Most supply chain tech stacks weren’t designed. They were accumulated. The result is complexity, silos, and slow decisions. AI can fix this, but only if leaders rethink integration first.

📖 Read the full article on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻:
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January 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Three-year category strategies in a world of permanent exceptions.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗼 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴?

On February 12, senior procurement leaders will come together for an off-the-record discussion on why category strategies keep breaking, and what realistic adaptation looks like under volatility, regulation, an
January 26, 2026 at 4:49 AM
A big thank you to Thomas Mak for joining us at our recent AMA Supply Chain session and sharing practical, real-world insights on sustainable procurement, F&B sourcing, and leading global teams across cultures.

And thank you to all participants for the great questions and active engagement. This is
January 26, 2026 at 4:48 AM
AI agents are being sold as a $2 trillion opportunity. The reality is far more complex. Most organizations are confusing demos with deployment, and hype with impact.

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January 26, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Most AI prompts sound impressive and deliver nothing. These don’t. Ten practical prompts that supply chain teams are already using to solve real operational problems.

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January 26, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Delhi’s supply chain community is coming together on Friday, January 16.

We are hosting a 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗿 in Delhi, a relaxed after-work evening for professionals across supply chain, procurement, and logistics.

No agenda. No speakers. No sales pitches. Just real conversations with people who u
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Tail spend looks small on paper. In reality, it’s where complexity, risk, and value leakage quietly pile up. Ignoring it is a strategic mistake.

📖 Read the full article on The Procurist:
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January 26, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Blank sailings were presented as a tactical response to volatility. In reality, they’ve become a systemic lever with serious consequences for shippers, trust, and supply chain stability.

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January 26, 2026 at 3:40 AM
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Centralised. Decentralised. Hybrid. Category-led. Platform-enabled.

Most procurement models fail for one simple reason:
they are copied, not chosen.

We just released a 𝟱-𝗧𝗮𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 designed to help procurement leaders choose the right ope
January 26, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Supply chains are entering a new phase. Linear, asset-heavy models are giving way to agile, orchestrated networks built for permanent volatility. Ecosystem coordination, distributed scale, early AI adoption, and resilience as a growth engine are now strategic imperatives, not future bets.

This info
January 26, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Supply chain AI isn’t failing loudly. It’s failing quietly. Bad data, weak governance, and blind trust are eroding value long before anyone notices.

📖 Read the full article on Future Chain:
www.futurechain.ai/p/the-silent...

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January 26, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Procurement is no longer a standalone function.
Neither is logistics. Neither is supply chain.

Real decisions now sit at the intersection of sourcing, operations, risk, sustainability, and technology.

That is why siloed communities struggle.
And why cross-functional ones grow.

Chain.NET works bec
January 26, 2026 at 3:08 AM
A professional community only works if it is operated with discipline.

At Chain.NET, we focus on execution:
• 50+ interactive events every year
• Weekly live discussions, not passive webinars
• Daily curated content, not algorithmic noise
• Surveys, learning tracks, and practical courses
• AI fully
January 26, 2026 at 3:01 AM
A category strategy is not a PowerPoint deck you build once and forget.

It's a living document that guides how you manage a spend category over 1-3 years. It defines where you're going, why, and how you'll get there.

But most category managers skip it. They jump straight to sourcing events without
Category Strategy Template | Chain.NET
A structured framework for documenting and managing category strategies A category strategy is not a PowerPoint deck you build once and forget. It's a living document that guides how you manage a spend category over 1-3 years. It defines where you're...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:00 AM
LinkedIn has become very good at visibility.
It has become much worse at conversation.

For supply chain, procurement, and logistics leaders, this matters.
Complex problems are not solved in comment threads or algorithm-driven feeds.

They are solved through structured discussions, peer exchange, an
January 26, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Supply chain careers are being reshaped fast. The winners won’t be the most technical. They’ll be the most adaptable, decision-oriented, and business-relevant.

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January 26, 2026 at 2:13 AM
We are launching a new 𝗚𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 on transportation technology.

Live Room | Transportation Tech, TMS, and AI in 2026
📅 February 3, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM HK / SG | 1:30 PM India | 12:00 PM Dubai | 9:00 AM Paris

Do companies still need a TMS in 2026?
What really changes with AI?
And what role do 3PLs a
January 25, 2026 at 8:46 AM
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 | 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟲 (𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆)

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆
How leaders make irreversible decisions with imperfect signals

Volatility is now the baseline. Supply chain leaders are making long-term decisions with limited visibility and little room for
January 25, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Resilience helped supply chains survive disruption. In 2026, survival is no longer enough.

Join our expert panel 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Senior supply chain, procurement, and operations leaders will share how they are shifting from resil
January 25, 2026 at 4:55 AM
We are hosting the next 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗿 in 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸 on March 4, starting at 6:00 PM.

A relaxed after-work evening for professionals in supply chain, procurement, and logistics.
No agenda. No speakers. Just real conversations with peers.

* Central Bangkok location, near BTS
* Free to attend, RSVP
January 25, 2026 at 4:45 AM
50 supply chain formulas. One Excel file.

EOQ. MAPE. OTIF. Inventory Turnover. Break-even. ROI. All ready to use.

Enter your numbers. Get results instantly. No rebuilding spreadsheets.

We call it the 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁.

Preview it here: www.chain.net/c/decision-l...

GSCC members get
January 25, 2026 at 3:19 AM
80% of negotiation success happens before you sit down.

Most procurement professionals know this. Few act on it.

They walk in with a target price but no documented BATNA. They know what they want but haven't mapped the variables they can trade. They react to objections instead of preparing respons
January 25, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Cost pressure is back. But blunt cuts destroy performance. Smart COOs know the difference between cost reduction and value destruction.

📖 Read the full article on The Chain:
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January 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧!

We just launched the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘅 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿.

Add risks. Rate likelihood and impact. See them plot on a 5x5 matrix in real-time.

No login. No cost. Exportable.

>> Try it: go.gscc.app/prm

Full version with mitigation strategies coming soon to GSCC members in 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼
January 25, 2026 at 2:11 AM