New Infios research reveals that competitive advantage comes from connected, intelligent execution, not isolated systems and static planning
MINNEAPOLIS – February 10, 2026 – Supply chain execution has emerged as the defining battleground for competitive advantage, according to groundbreaking research released today by Infios, a global leader in intelligent supply chain execution. The Supply Chain Execution Readiness Report, based on a survey of 100 U.S.-based supply chain leaders, reveals that nearly eight in ten enterprises (79%) now view fast, dynamic execution—not planning or visibility alone—as their primary source of competitive differentiation in volatile markets.
This strategic shift is driving unprecedented investment: 59% of organizations plan to increase spending on supply chain execution solutions over the next 12 months, even as economic headwinds persist. The message is clear: connecting execution across order, warehouse and transportation operations is no longer operational infrastructure—it's strategic leverage.
Yet the research exposes a troubling paradox. While supply chain leaders recognize execution as their competitive edge, most organizations lack the fundamental capabilities to execute at speed. (....)