TechTouch Asia

Phillip Teschemacher, Asia Pacific (APAC) President, Kinaxis, spoke to TechTouch about what AI can do to enhance supply chain management. Q :  How has technology changed supply chains recently, and what’s next? Teschemacher : We’ve witnessed a massive shift in supply chains – the pandemic exposed significant gaps in supply chain planning operations for many companies, and the disruptions have since continued with geopolitical tensions, piracy, and increasing pressure for environmental responsibility. This shift in mindset has businesses ramping up their investment in supply chain resilience and has prompted many technology innovations. Discussions around AI and its advancements in recent years have shown the potential to deliver better outcomes while preserving the speed and agility needed to navigate modern supply chain challenges. We will continue to see further progress in AI and machine learning. It is, however, essential to recognise that AI is not a silver bullet for s...