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  • [New] Leadership and the ability to juggle complex global operations will be more valuable than ever. Transportation News and Trends
  • [New] In 2026, distribution and engagement, enhanced operations and technological innovation will redefine how institutions operate and engage with customers. CapGemini
  • [New] From commercial model transformation to clinical research acceleration, 2026 will be the year organizations embed AI into core operations with discipline and purpose. European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
  • [New] Cyber operations will continue to proliferate among state and non-state actors in 2026, increasingly integrated with physical disruption and influence campaigns. Janes
  • [New] In 2026, organizations that lead will use AI to automate decisions, orchestrate workflows and optimise end-to-end operations. Kaila by Zabala Innovation
  • [New] In 2026, as digital sovereignty takes center stage, digital workplace transformation and AI driven operations will demand updated infrastructure strategies, unified network-security approaches and robust safeguards. F5, Inc.
  • [New] 2026 will be defined by a new generation of full-stack marketers: professionals who bridge human intuition and creativity with technical fluency to build connected workflows, write effective prompts, and embed AI into daily operations. Contentful, GmbH
  • [New] Agentic workforce integration demands careful planning: 40% of agentic AI projects will fail by 2027 due to organizations automating broken processes instead of reimagining operations for human-AI collaboration. Netguru
  • [New] In 2026, carriers are expected to realign networks, form new partnerships and invest in port operations to close reliability gaps. Institute for Supply Management
  • [New] If margin pressures increase or revenue growth slows in 2026, labour hoarding could turn into labour shedding, as businesses scramble to streamline operations amid fierce competition, technological shifts and geopolitical uncertainties. Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
  • [New] Industry leaders who invest in regulatory foresight, cross-functional governance, and proactive engagement will emerge from 2026 with stronger networks, more resilient operations, and deeper customer trust. Wray Castle
  • [New] In 2026, businesses focusing on industrial production, logistics, and manufacturing can gain a competitive edge by integrating asset tokenization opportunities into their supply chain operations. Inoru
  • [New] In 2026, telecom and utility operators that outperform will not simply have the largest footprints, they will have the clearest visibility, tightest operations and most customer-centric cultures. IQGeo blog
  • [New] A recent whitepaper from IDC reports that 32% of CEOs believe, in two years, nearly a third of their organization's operations will use AI. Salesforce
  • In 2026, hybrid teams will more regularly integrate AI copilots into their daily operations, automating routine tasks such as admin, knowledge retrieval, and scheduling. Human Resources Online
  • AI becomes core business infrastructure Artificial intelligence is expected to move beyond early adoption and into the center of business operations in 2026. The Daily Star
  • AI agents will evolve from experimental tools to integral components of business operations, enabling everything from automated customer service to predictive analytics in real time. WebProNews
  • Businesses should treat 2026 as a year to strengthen their resilience infrastructure - localize supply chains, prepare for future disclosure demands, and hard-wire climate risk into operations. Ivey Business School
  • In 2026, expect food waste innovation moving toward integrated systems that embed prevention, efficiency, and diversion into core operations. Food Logistics
  • Increasing strategic investments in operations across the Middle East could act as a bridge for Europe, Africa and Latin America. Bizclik Media Ltd
  • Chief Risk Officer: Chief risk officers, who assess and manage threats to operations, finances, and reputation, are becoming central to strategic decision-making as Australian firms face growing cybersecurity and regulatory challenges. Economic Times
  • Of all the developments in the compliance arena - from the rapid expansion of AI governance to heightened consumer protection expectations - none will have as profound or as immediate an impact on day-to-day operations as the CTA's beneficial ownership reporting ecosystem. / USA Global Compliance Institute

Last updated: 19 January 2026



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