AI in Supply Chain: A Foundation for Impact

Published On:
April 16, 2026
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APQC
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping supply chain operations—but many organizations are still grappling with a critical question: How do you convert AI experimentation into real results? In this webinar, Vivek Ghelani (Director of Research, DSCI), Marisa Brown (Senior Principal Research Lead, APQC), and Ewan Rankin (Executive, Global Business Team, emro) discussed what separates successful AI initiatives from costly distractions. 

Drawing on real-world experience from global enterprises and technology innovators, they went beyond theory to examine the operational, financial, and governance disciplines required to deliver measurable value. Watch this webinar recording to learn: 

  • Why outcome alignment matters: How leading organizations tie AI initiatives directly to KPIs that matter to operational leaders
  • The data reality check: What it actually takes to centralize, standardize, and govern supply chain data before AI can scale
  • Security and governance in practice: How companies are managing private and hybrid AI environments to protect sensitive supplier and customer data
  • Designing pilots that scale: Lessons from focused, high-ROI use cases that built momentum instead of complexity
  • Vendor rigor and adaptability: How to separate substance from marketing—and build flexibility into your AI roadmap

Click here to read an in-depth guide, Operationalize AI in Supply Chain: Turn Hype Into Results, jointly created by APQC and DSCI.