The energy industry is increasingly leveraging AI to analyze data from drones and sensors to predict future energy failures, reduce downtime and maintenance costs, and even optimize energy production by accurately predicting energy demand. A recent report by McKinsey estimated that AI could potentially enable the energy sector to realize up to $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson explore the transformative impact of AI on the energy sector. Discover how AI-driven innovations are enhancing operational efficiency, predicting failures, optimizing energy production, and driving sustainability goals. Learn from industry leaders like Georgia Power and Constellation Energy on their AI journey towards improved operations, safety, and achieving net zero commitments. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of energy.

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this week’s episode of The Buzz, host Scott Luton introduces new Supply Chain co-host Marty Parker to the show, and they both welcome special guests Hilda Abbott, Founder & CEO, and Albert Sorto, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Alliances, both with RudHil Companies. Listen in as together they discuss: The impact of new China tariff expansions The importance of workforce development in the supply chain industry The current state of the industrial and commercial real estate environment Insights on site selection for businesses The importance of strategic planning and networking