Building Interoperable Supply Chain Solutions with Juan Cora

About this episode

Brian Glick interviews Juan Cora about software innovation and interoperability in supply chain solutions.

In this episode of Supply Chain Connections, Brian Glick sits down with Juan Cora, founder and CEO of Aquatio Software, to explore the intersection of software innovation, supply chain operations, and the evolving role of AI. Drawing on his decades of experience in warehouse management systems and technology leadership, Juan shares insights into the balance between productized software and service-heavy implementations, the challenges of interoperability, and the importance of designing solutions for the "lowest common denominator" in the supply chain. Key discussion points include: * Juan's career journey from consulting to leading WMS development at Manhattan Associates to founding Aquatio * How AI tools are transforming the speed, ease, and creativity of software development * The analogy between Roman concrete and today's AI capabilities as a "new building material" * Why extensibility and configuration matter in supply chain technology design * The critical role of interoperability in connecting shippers, carriers, brokers, and customers * Strategies for meeting diverse technology capabilities across supply chain partners About the guest: Juan Cora is the founder and CEO of…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian Glick, Brian

Guest: Juan Cora

Topics covered

• supply chain
• software innovation
• AI
• interoperability
• warehouse management systems

Keywords

• Aquatio Software
• technology leadership
• digital enablement
• multi-enterprise collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Aquatio Software, warehouse management systems

Books & works: Building Interoperable Supply Chain Solutions

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