The story of supply chains is, in many ways, the story of human civilization. From Mesopotamian cylinder seals that documented transactions to today’s barcodes and digital tracking systems, and from the ancient Silk Route to sophisticated multimodal networks, every advancement has reshaped how goods, ideas and opportunities travel across borders.

Yet, the true measure of progress lies not merely in invention, but in making innovation accessible, scalable and capable of connecting the world.

Against this backdrop of transformation, this edition of 10 Leading Supply Chain Leaders in Asia 2026 celebrates the visionaries steering Asia’s supply chain and logistics industry. These leaders keep the wheels of commerce turning, transforming complexity into coordination and uncertainty into opportunity.

Their work demands more than operational precision; it calls for strategic foresight, leadership, collective resolve and the courage to rethink established paradigms. Through their journeys, we discover the ideas, choices and convictions driving an industry integral to global progress.

The edition also explores industrial change, examining how technology can prevent food from perishing in transit and the regulatory challenges confronting China’s electric vehicle industry. These narratives reveal an industry in which efficiency, sustainability and innovation must advance in tandem.

As you turn these pages, discover the people behind the movement, the thinking behind the transformation and the possibilities beyond today’s horizons. After all, the future belongs not merely to those who move goods, but to those who move the world forward.