Supply chains are entering an era of profound transformation. For decades, supply chain management was largely associated with procurement, transportation, warehousing, inventory, and cost control. Those functions remain essential, but the operating environment has changed dramatically. Customers expect faster fulfillment. Markets fluctuate rapidly. Geopolitical uncertainty can disrupt established sourcing patterns. Climate-related events can affect infrastructure and production. At the same time, artificial intelligence, automation, connected devices, and advanced analytics are changing how businesses make decisions. The future supply chain will therefore be defined not simply by moving products more efficiently, but by anticipating change before it becomes disruption. This is where innovation supply chain management becomes strategically important. Innovation is…