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December 2, 2025
Predictions 2026: AI Agents, Humanoids, and Vanishing Jobs
What did Zero100 get right about 2025 — and what's coming in 2026? Chief Content Officer Matt Davis sits down with VP, Research Advisory Services Lauren Acoba and Principal, Research Caroline Chumakov to grade last year's boldest predictions before mapping the forces that will reshape supply chains over the next 12 months. From AI agents moving into planning and sourcing, to clean energy as competitive advantage, to India's manufacturing rise and humanoid robots entering the workforce — this is your annual roadmap of trends worth watching and moves to make now.
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Matt Davis
Chief Content Officer, Zero100
Caroline Chumakov
Principal, Research, Zero100
Lauren Acoba
VP, Research Advisory Services, Zero100
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Welcome to The Zero100 Podcast, the “unboring” supply chain podcast. Each week, Zero100's researchers, analysts, and data scientists deliver sharp takes on the news, delve into new research, and interview leaders at the forefront of supply chain’s digital revolution, giving you the insights you need to drive growth and resilience.
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