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Through Inside Supply Management® magazine, ISM offers knowledge and information that is critical to your success as a supply management practitioner. Continuing coverage of supply chain news and topics enables you to stay current on the latest information and expert views impacting the profession.

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January/February 2026 Issue

The January/February issue of Inside Supply Management® explores the evolving landscape of global supply chains, highlighting both opportunities and risks for organizations in 2026. The cover story discusses anticipated economic growth alongside such persistent challenges as manufacturing sluggishness, tariffs, geopolitical tensions and the uncertainties of AI. Feature articles examine the strategic importance of semiconductor supply chains amid a global chip power struggle, as well as practical approaches for companies to navigate tariff-driven and geopolitical volatility — including stress-testing, agility and leveraging advanced technologies. The fourth feature emphasizes the critical role of understanding Incoterms in managing complex international trade, as misunderstandings can lead to costly disruptions.

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Being ‘Vigilant to the Risks Ahead’

January 14, 2026
Articles

Supply management organizations can expect higher economic growth in 2026, but myriad dynamics — including manufacturing sluggishness, tariffs, geopolitics and AI uncertainty — are longer-term X-factors.

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  • The Core of the Chip War

    January 14, 2026
    Articles
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    As the semiconductor industry has become a central arena of geopolitical competition, supply chains — through efficiency, resilience, diversification and talent — will determine the winning companies and countries.

  • The ‘Language’ of Global Trade in Three Letters

    January 14, 2026
    Articles
    Member Only
    As supply chains grow more complex, disruptions more frequent and commerce more demanding, misunderstanding and misuse of Incoterms can prove costly for companies.

  • A Treasure Chest of Supply Chain Riches

    January 14, 2026
    Articles
    Member Only
    For companies to withstand tariff-driven and geopolitical volatility, their trove of strategies should include stress-testing, speed, right-sizing, supplier relationships and advanced technologies.
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