The SupplyChainBrain Podcast A Conversation With Industry Thought Leader Bart De Muynck
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Nov 12, 2025 Bart De Muynck, an industry thought leader in supply chain management, shares his insights on what shippers truly need in today's volatile landscape. He emphasizes the importance of building proactive resilience through scenario planning and quality data. Bart also discusses the challenges of AI adoption in supply chains, highlighting the need for clarity and training to improve outcomes. He advocates for CEO-driven transformation and stresses that strategic focus is essential for turning insights into actionable decisions. A riveting conversation on navigating complexity!
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Volatility Is The New Normal
- Supply chains will face more volatility from geopolitical and weather events, so predictability is unrealistic.
- Companies must focus on resilience plus agility to survive and adapt quickly.
Build Many What-If Plans
- Do scenario planning with many contingency plans (A through G) instead of a single backup plan.
- Use plentiful supply-chain data to create transparency and faster decision-making.
Mindset Trumps Hype
- Technology helps but organizational mindset and data quality matter most when shifting from reactive to proactive supply chains.
- Digital maturity lets you apply AI later, but start with process and basics first.