The largest problems faced by supply chain managers, however, have remained consistent over the last few decades is still people$-$so If technology and Al networks keep increasing why is the human element in a supply chain still a factor?

We know that the rapid growth of e$-$commerce has revolutionized the way goods are purchased and sold, allowing for counterfeit and pirated goods to flood the marketplace land and global borders. With that being, said, how has this illicit activity impacted American innovation and eroded the competitiveness of U$.$S$.$ manufacturers and workforce$-$should we consider this a security risk? Please explain your answer in detail.