Transform NOW 423. Reinventing Supply Chain Management: Where Humans and AI Co-Create Value
Oct 15, 2025
Gaurav Karker, a supply chain leader at Capgemini with a focus on AI and sustainability, joins Chris White, founder of scmBLOX and expert in simulation for supply chains. They dive into how automation is reshaping supply chain management and explore the pivotal role of 'human-in-the-loop' frameworks. Gaurav outlines Capgemini’s innovative automation solutions while Chris discusses the advantages of agent-based strategic planning. Together, they highlight the emerging importance of digital twins and predict exciting advancements in supply chain automation.
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Three Decades In Modeling And A Family Milestone
- Chris White has three decades of modeling and simulation experience and ties that to Lean and Six Sigma expertise.
- He recently celebrated his eldest daughter's wedding and mentioned long personal roots with his wife since kindergarten.
Outcome-Driven Intelligent Supply Chains
- Intelligent supply chains must be dynamic systems that change state in response to external events.
- Capgemini focuses on outcomes like resiliency, sustainability, cost, cash and service when integrating people, process, technology and data.
Break Silos And Speed Integration
- Integrate tools and automate to eliminate data silos so decisions are fast and accurate.
- Prioritize speed of integration because data lag undermines timely decision-making and customer service.