{"id":36914,"date":"2026-02-06T19:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/?p=36914"},"modified":"2026-02-06T19:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:30:33","slug":"thriving-through-disruption-argon-co-operations-outlook-2026-research-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/us\/thriving-through-disruption-argon-co-operations-outlook-2026-research-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Thriving Through Disruption: Argon &#038; Co Operations Outlook 2026 Research Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Argon &amp; Co releases multi-country research report from 800 senior executives for second year.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36915 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Argon-Co-North-America-Supply-Chain-Consultants-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"Argon &amp; Co outlook research report for c-suite level leaders in supply chain in the US\" width=\"415\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Argon-Co-North-America-Supply-Chain-Consultants-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Argon-Co-North-America-Supply-Chain-Consultants-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Argon-Co-North-America-Supply-Chain-Consultants-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Argon-Co-North-America-Supply-Chain-Consultants-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Argon-Co-North-America-Supply-Chain-Consultants-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Argon-Co-North-America-Supply-Chain-Consultants-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Argon-Co-North-America-Supply-Chain-Consultants-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/>Argon &amp; Co has released its Operations Outlook 2026 research report, providing critical insights into how global leaders are adapting to a world of persistent disruption and what it takes to build lasting operational resilience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Operations Outlook 2026 report is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/us\/news-insights\/whitepapers\/operations-outlook-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">now available for download.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now in its second year, the report draws on insights from more than 800 senior executives across ten countries and twelve sectors, including manufacturing, retail, and life sciences. The research highlights how organizations are navigating the continued pressures of high inflation, supply chain fractures, technological disruption, and workforce constraints while still delivering profitability and performance.<\/p>\n<p>The report identifies a common thread: resilience remains too reactive. Many organizations are still focused on treating symptoms instead of addressing root causes. True resilience, Argon &amp; Co argues, must be embedded directly into a company\u2019s strategy, operating models, and culture \u2014 allowing organizations to withstand disruption and emerge even stronger. Key findings from the report include:<\/p>\n<p>46% of executives cited rapid technological change, including AI and automation, as their biggest challenge,<br \/>\n43% identified inflation and cost pressures as concern,<br \/>\n51% are turning to automation and AI to reduce costs,<br \/>\n47% are implementing workforce training programs.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these actions, budget constraints, siloed decision-making, and legacy systems continue to stall progress. Looking ahead, AI and digitization top the list of five-year strategic priorities. But many firms are delaying large-scale investment, opting instead to pilot targeted use cases with faster ROI. At the same time, sustainability has dropped sharply down the priority list\u2014despite looming regulatory requirements and reputational risks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can\u2019t build resilience by doing what you\u2019ve always done\u2014just faster,\u201d said\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chris-keller-6403a04\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">Chris Keller, Partner at Argon &amp; Co US<\/a>. \u201cThe clients making real progress are the ones bold enough to rethink the fundamentals: their networks, their talent models, and their decision-making frameworks. They\u2019re not just preparing for the next crisis\u2014they\u2019re designing for adaptability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Operations Outlook 2026 report is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/us\/news-insights\/whitepapers\/operations-outlook-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">now available for download.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Argon &amp; Co releases multi-country research report from 800 senior executives for second year. Argon &amp; Co has released its Operations Outlook 2026 research report, providing critical insights into how global leaders are adapting to a world of persistent disruption and what it takes to build lasting operational resilience. 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