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Sustainable Supply ChainAuthor: Tom Raftery
The Resilient Supply Chain Podcast is where global leaders tackle the future of supply chains, and how to make them stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.Hosted by Tom Raftery, technology evangelist, sustainability thought-leader, and former SAP Global VP, the show features C-suite executives, founders, and innovators from across the worlds most influential companies. Together, we explore how organisations are building supply chains that can withstand shocks, adapt to change, and lead in a decarbonising economy.Every Monday at 7 a.m. CET, new episodes drop - packed with real insights, not PR fluff.From supply chain resilience and risk mitigation to AI-driven visibility, circular design, and ESG transformation, we unpack the data, systems, and strategies shaping global operations.Youll hear from the people actually doing the work - the ones leading on:Business continuity and crisis responseScope 3 emissions and supply chain sustainabilityDigital twins and predictive resilienceEthical sourcing and due diligence complianceNearshoring, automation, and future-ready logisticsBecause a supply chain cant be sustainable unless its resilient, and it cant be resilient unless its sustainable. Resilient Supply Chain subscribers unlock full access to 460 episodes featuring world-class leaders. Everyone else can listen free to the latest 30 days of conversations that matter.If youre a supply-chain executive, sustainability strategist, or technology leader, this is your edge.Subscribe now and join the global conversation redefining how the world moves, makes, and measures everything. Language: en-ie Genres: Business, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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AI in Supply Chain: Automation Is Not Autonomy
Episode 121
Sunday, 10 May, 2026
Send me a messageCan AI make better supply chain decisions, or just make bad ones faster?In this episode of Resilient Supply Chain, I’m joined by Simon Bezrukov, Chief AI Officer at Bristlecone, for a grounded conversation about AI in supply chain, resilience, risk, data, visibility, and the uncomfortable bit nobody likes to put on the first slide: accountability.Simon’s core point is sharp: AI agents are great at doing the paperwork of decisions, but they’re not yet great at owning the consequences. And that matters now because supply chains are under pressure from volatility, geopolitical shocks, cost constraints, sustainability demands, and the growing temptation to automate first and ask governance questions later. A marvellous human habit, really.You’ll hear how agentic AI can help with micro-decisions, missing data, supplier communications, replanning, and playbook orchestration, but also why autonomy without guardrails risks creating “fast and confident mistakes”. We break down why LLMs are brilliant explainers, but not supply chain decision engines, especially when the real problem is optimisation across service, cost, cash, carbon, and risk.You might be surprised to learn why more data does not always mean better forecasts, why stress testing may matter more than forecast precision, and why a smaller, well-governed model can beat a perfect digital twin nobody trusts. Simon also explains why human expertise is not being replaced. It is being amplified. For better and worse.🎙️ Listen now to hear how Bristlecone is cutting through the AI hype and helping build more resilient, practical, and sustainable supply chains.Executive Wins PodcastThe Executive Wins Podcast features inspiring Executives who share their biggest wins.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers:Alicia FaragKieran OgnevGary LynchAnd remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.
