In today’s hyperconnected economy, supply chains are only as strong as the infrastructure that powers them. Yet, the U.S. electricity grid—much of it built in the mid-20th century—is buckling under the dual pressures of aging infrastructure and surging demand from AI-driven data centers. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects global electricity demand could increase by about one-third to three-quarters by 2050, depending on the case . As AI becomes a cornerstone of modern business operations, its energy appetite is reshaping the grid and exposing vulnerabilities that could ripple across global supply chains. For C-level executives, the question is no longer if disruptions will occur, but how to prepare. Can AI, paradoxically, be both the disruptor and the solution? How can C – Level executives leverage AI to future-proof their supply chains against energy volatility and infrastructure fragility?

With over 70 jurisdictions racing to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, procurement leaders face a compliance minefield that could derail innovation and vendor agility. The European Union’s AI Act spans over 140 pages. The U.S. Executive Order on “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI” adds over 30 pages. Brazil, China, Canada, Singapore, and numerous others are releasing their own legislation — creating a rapidly diversifying global mandate.