Today’s ecosystem is fraught with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (vuca) brought on by 2+ years of COVID, the war in Ukraine and multiple socio-political factors. Demand Planners carry the huge responsibility to navigate their organization through these difficult times but are left with traditional tools, starting from the assumption that the past will repeat itself. However, research conducted over the past two years indicate that demand forecasting investments made in AI-based platforms can return up to 6 times greater benefits over investments made in traditional planning systems.   This raises a few questions: Should planners autonomously embrace these new technologies to guide their organization through change? What changes can AI bring to an organization’s planning environment? How will it impact demand planning roles, and will humans be able to stay in control?   In this webinar, experts from Garvis will discuss this topic together with Robert Byrne, the inventor of “Demand Sensing”. They will bring more clarity to these questions and talk about the potential behind a new generation of AI planning solutions.

Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa as they welcome supply chain expert Nari Viswanathan with Coupa to this webinar, to explore how evolving trade policies, AI, and supply chain innovation are reshaping global commerce. Learn how businesses can leverage advanced technologies and strategic scenario planning to navigate disruptions, optimize procurement, and be adaptive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Key Takeaways: How global trade policies and tariffs impact supply chain strategies and risk management. The role of AI and automation in modernizing supply chain operations, procurement, and logistics. The importance of scenario planning and AI-driven analytics in mitigating disruptions and improving decision-making. The growing influence of renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure in powering the future of supply chains. Emerging trends and opportunities that are shaping the next era of global supply chain adaptiveness.