Insights in Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Potential of AI in Supply Chain

Ever wondered how AI is transforming the future of supply chains? In this episode, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kevin L. Jackson are joined by David Vallejo, Vice President and Global Head of Digital Supply Chain Product Marketing at SAP, and Ronny Horvath, Partner Digital Supply Chain at IBM Consulting, to explore the game-changing role of artificial intelligence in supply chain management. Together, they dive deep into the practical applications of AI, revealing how companies are leveraging this technology to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and tackle the most pressing challenges in today’s supply chain landscape. Listeners will gain insights into the key motivators behind AI adoption, from improving data-driven decision-making to automating repetitive tasks and how these advancements are reshaping the industry. Plus, learn about the importance of data management, overcoming resistance to change, and what the future holds for AI-powered supply chains as we approach 2025. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introduction with David Vallejo and Ronny Horvath (09:19) The current state of supply chain and AI (16:52) Overcoming challenges in AI implementation (22:31) Predictions for AI and digital supply chains by 2025 (28:46) The human factor in AI adoption (35:17) Use cases and selection criteria for AI solutions (49:29) Final thoughts and advice for AI implementation Additional Links & Resources: Generative AI - ERP study 2024: Achieving enterprise-scale improvements with SAP-specific generative AI: https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en... Connect with David Vallejo:   / vallejodavid   Connect with Ronny Horvath:   / ronhorvath   Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/su... Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk WEBINAR- Creating the Unified Supply Chain Through the Symbiosis of People and Technology: https://bit.ly/3XDtrej WEBINAR- Defending Your Business from Ransomware and Cyber Threats: https://bit.ly/4d0VGcf WEBINAR- End-to-End Excellence: Integrating Final Mile Logistics: https://bit.ly/3ZlpE7U WEBINAR- AI for SMBs: Unlocking Growth with Netstock's Benchmark Report: https://bit.ly/3AWtoCD WEBINAR- The ABCs of Cargo Security and Loss Prevention: https://bit.ly/3zAirpT This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/insights-d...