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ABI Research's latest analysis positions AI and robotics automation as the foundation of supply chain resilience against disruptions in 2026. Key technologies — including predictive analytics for demand sensing, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse operations, and AI-driven scenario planning for tariff and rate volatility — compress risk assessment cycles from weeks to hours. The report highlights that competitiveness is shifting from forecast accuracy to decision readiness, with AI enabling real-time modeling of multiple disruption scenarios across global supply networks.