Episode 124: The Rise of AI Agents: Transforming Supply Chains for Sustainability and Efficiency
Tune into this episode of 'The Future of Supply Chain,' where Richard and Sin chat with World Economic Forum's fellow Benedikt Gieger. They'll unpack the hottest trends driving the evolution of supply chains, inspired by groundbreaking insights from two key WEF white papers. Imagine a future where supply chains are smart, sustainable, and globally synced. Get ready to explore the roles of AI, quantum computing, real-time data, and more in reshaping industries.
Don’t miss out on this deep dive into the cutting-edge future of supply chains!
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Episode 123:The State of Logistics Report with Kearney’s Andres Mendoza Pena
This week we, together with Andres Mendoza Pena from Kearney, explore findings from the annual State of Logistics Report. We discuss the ongoing challenges in the motor carrier sector, growth in e-commerce and last-mile delivery, the increasing importance of sustainability, and how emerging technologies including AI are shaping the future of supply chains amid growing uncertainty.
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Episode 122: The Circular Supply Chain: Sustainability and the Future of Business
This episode explores one of the most critical challenges facing global supply chains: sustainability. Joined by SAP experts Katja Keller and Mathias Kaldenhoff, the discussion sheds light on how sustainable practices are evolving and why they’re becoming a strategic priority for businesses worldwide.
Key topics include:
• The changing definition of sustainability, from purely environmental to a broader economic and social perspective
• The growing importance of regulatory compliance and how it’s shaping supply chain strategies
• The vital role of data and digital technologies in enabling transparency and action
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Episode 121: Balancing the Benefits of AI & the Health of Our Planet
This podcast episode explores the complex relationship between AI and sustainability in supply chains. Experts MarySue Barrett and Regenia Sanders highlight AI's potential to optimize operations, improve climate monitoring, and support decarbonization, while also addressing AI’s significant energy, water, and mineral consumption. They discuss strategies for responsible AI governance, transparency, and cross-industry collaboration. The conversation emphasizes the growing importance of supply chain visibility, sustainable technology innovation, federal advocacy, and supplier engagement. Highlighting the Women’s Leadership Center’s role in empowering female leaders, the episode encourages thoughtful AI adoption as a powerful tool to balance business growth with environmental responsibility.
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Episode 120: How Robotics and AI Enable the Warehouse of the Future with Westernacher’s Marco Trottmann
This week we, together with Marco Trottmann from Westernacher, explore how advanced robotics and AI are reshaping the warehouse of the future. Marco shares insights on evolving automation technologies, AI-driven orchestration, real-world use cases, and how integrating these innovations with enterprise systems creates adaptive, resilient supply chains that anticipate and respond to changing demands.
The Future of Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Thought Leader and Evangelist Richard Howells, and supply chain experts Sin To and Nicole Smythe. Guests discuss hot topics, best practices, and the latest innovations to deliver a risk-resilient and sustainable supply chain.
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