3 Big Thoughts on Leading Supply Chain Into the Autonomous Era

About this episode

The episode discusses how supply chain leaders can effectively integrate AI into their strategies while preparing for the autonomous business era.

AI is everywhere in supply chain, but more AI does not always mean better decisions. In this episode, Scott W. Luton and special co-host Mike Griswold , Vice President Analyst at Gartner , sit down with Lindsay Azim , Senior Director Analyst for Supply Chain at Gartner, for a forward-looking conversation on how chief supply chain officers can lead into the autonomous business era. Lindsay shares why AI should not be treated as a standalone strategy, but as an enabler tied to a broader vision for the future. She also previews her Gartner Supply Chain Symposium keynote, centered on three priorities for leaders preparing for what comes next: autonomous-ready operations, autonomous-ready intelligence, and an autonomous-ready workforce. They also discuss the risks of AI sprawl, the importance of stronger human-machine partnerships, and why supply chain leaders need to rethink decision-making through a “decision stack” that combines data, knowledge assets, and human judgment. From documenting tribal knowledge to preparing for “job chaos” rather than a job apocalypse, Lindsay and Mike offer practical insight for leaders navigating disruption, workforce change, and the rising role of…

People in this episode

Host: Scott W. Luton

Guests: Mike Griswold, Lindsay Azim

Topics covered

• AI in supply chain
• autonomous business era
• leadership in supply chain
• human-machine partnerships
• decision-making strategies

Keywords

• supply chain
• AI
• autonomous operations
• decision stack
• workforce change
• leadership
• human-machine collaboration

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Organizations: Gartner, Gartner Supply Chain Symposium

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