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Editor’s note: This story is part of a series highlighting takeaways from the Supply Chain Outlook event hosted by Packaging Dive, Supply Chain Dive, Manufacturing Dive and Trucking Dive. Register here to watch a replay of the event.

As advanced technologies become less expensive, smart supply chains that offer real-time visibility and insights for manufacturers and industrial operators are becoming more of a business requirement than a luxury, according to experts.

“I’m talking about a supply chain that’s always on, always thinking, always connected, knows where everything’s at,” Adam Wiseman, senior director of distribution strategy at GE Appliances, said at a virtual event hosted by Supply Chain Dive on Wednesday.

He and Marc Palazzolo, principal of strategic operations at Kearney, discussed how companies are rewiring their supply chains to be future-proof with a focus on resiliency and efficiency at Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks to Watch in 2026. The panel was moderated by Reporter Antone Gonsalves.