Supply chain planning is undergoing a profound shift in a landscape shaped by rising geopolitical pressure, accelerating disruption cycles, and unprecedented investment in AI. Organizations are being pushed to deliver growth while navigating higher volatility, tighter margins, and increased expectations for speed and adaptability. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by special guest host Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, and Noha Samara, Senior Director, Global Supply Chain at Gartner. Noha draws on her cross-industry experience from manufacturing and consumer goods to high tech to explore how planners can better connect strategy, ecosystems, and technology to meet the demands of 2025 and beyond. Scott, Mike, and Noha unpack the four essentials for elevating planning performance: aligning planning strategy with business priorities, collaborating across extended supply networks, defining a precise and targeted role for AI, and equipping people with the skills and confidence to lead through change. They also spotlight insights from the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit, including the skills planners need, the expanding relevance of CPFR, and why the future of planning depends as much on talent and culture as it does on data and technology.   This episode is hosted by Scott…

In the world of supply chain management, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with the human workforce is revolutionizing the industry. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome special guests Chiara Laudani and Florent Guillet-Caillot from The Estee Lauder Companies, to explore the importance of the human element in AI. Listen in as they highlight how people and technology can work together to drive innovation and efficiency. Chiara and Florent share their insights on leadership, how transparency and communication are vital in change management, and the need for agility and continuous learning to stay competitive. Join us and learn how the future of supply chain management lies in the seamless integration of AI and human talent, how investing in workforce training, talent, and internal and external collaboration will drive positive outcomes, and how leveraging artificial intelligence and human intelligence together will foster a strong, dynamic, and resilient industry.