AI can demystify supply chain regulations for global businesses — if geopolitics don't get in the way
The Chinese government has blacklisted Altana, a US-based AI software company, following US import bans on Chinese firms. This move complicates Altana's ability to provide supply chain visibility and compliance data to its global clients.
Why it matters
It highlights how geopolitical tensions are increasingly weaponizing technology and data access, creating significant operational risks for global businesses relying on AI for supply chain management.
Getty Images China reacted to US import bans by targeting seven American firms, including Altana. Altana's software helps companies manage visibility and compliance of their complex supply chains. Wayfair collaborates with Altana's AI to trace supply chain risks and improve regulatory adherence. Altana, a software company that helps brands like Wayfair map their global supply chains, has been barred by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce from doing business with individuals or companies in the country. It's an example of how geopolitics continue to complicate the supply chain, even while technology advancements like AI offer new solutions . The August 5 move came after the US banned imports from dozens of additional Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses in late July 2026.
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