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The rise of agentic AI in supply chains and what it means for retailers
By Stacker at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 6 min read
Artificial intelligence has spent the past few years learning how people click and buy. Now it is moving closer to the harder part of commerce, where a late shipment or missed delivery window can become a customer problem before a retailer has time to react.
A 2025 PwC operations survey fou...
Key takeaway A 2025 PwC operations survey found that 53% of respondents already use AI to anticipate and reduce supply chain disruptions, while another 31% are testing it.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The rise of agentic AI in supply chains has significant implications for El Paso retailers, who rely heavily on efficient logistics to serve their customers. As local businesses adopt these new systems, they can expect to see improvements in inventory management and shipping times, which will help them stay competitive in the market. The El Paso area's strategic location on the US-Mexico border also makes it a crucial hub for international trade, and agentic AI can help streamline customs clearance and other cross-border logistics. With 53% of respondents in the 2025 PwC operations survey already using AI to anticipate and reduce supply chain disruptions, it's likely that El Paso retailers will soon follow suit, leveraging agentic AI to enhance their operations and better serve their customers. This shift towards more automated and adaptive supply chain management will be worth watching in the coming months.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Artificial intelligence has spent the past few years learning how people click and buy. Now it is moving closer to the harder part of commerce, where a late shipment or missed delivery window can become a customer problem before a retailer has time to react.
A 2025 PwC operations survey fou...
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