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SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERS BRACE FOR ENERGY CRUNCH, TURN TO AI
The 2026 Prologis Supply Chain Outlookreport reveals a sharp shift in how companies are rethinking supply chains for the next decade. Conducted with The Harris Poll, this is an exclusive annual survey of more than 1,800 senior executives across the U.S., Europe, Asia and Mexico. The report is released ahead of the company's annual thought leadership forum,GROUNDBREAKERSTM, in Los Angeles.
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