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Survey: A mixed bag for companies implementing AI — ChainStoreAge.com

By 8th & Walton | on March 27, 2025

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Companies want to invest in AI, but encounter staffing and budgetary roadblocks:

“According to the second annual ‘State of Supply Chain 2025: Balancing Inflation, Investment & Innovation’ report from supply chain planning firm Relex Solutions, 60% of surveyed companies are prioritizing AI and automation investments, but nearly half (44%) can’t find the specialized talent needed to implement these technologies. Companies also say they are struggling with budget constraints that limit their ability to scale AI initiatives (43%), as well as poor data quality (39%).“

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