Supply chains around the world are navigating relentless disruption, rising expectations for speed and resilience, and rapid advances in AI-driven decision-making. Leaders are under pressure to move beyond experimentation and deliver measurable value faster than ever. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton sits down with two industry leaders: Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP, and Scott Barnard, Managing Director at Bluecrux, live from the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit in Denver. Drawing on their work across global enterprises, both guests discuss how organizations translate advanced planning concepts into real-world results. The interviews with Philip and Scott explore the evolution toward autonomous, data-driven planning, the importance of self-funding ROI models, and why successful transformation depends on blending human expertise with machine intelligence. From OMP’s Unison platform and rapid value delivery approach to Bluecrux’s AI-powered analytics and decision intelligence capabilities, the conversation highlights how supply chain leaders can move from surface-level automation to profound, scalable impact.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Connect with Philip Vervloesem…

Inventory management is vital for balancing supply and demand, minimizing costs, and maximizing efficiency in businesses, and just so happens to be the topic of conversation in this week’s new episode of Whiteboard Wisdom! In this conversation with Scott Luton, supply chain expert Marcia Williams discusses five key inventory management metrics that every supply chain professional should master. Join us as Scott and Marcia emphasize the importance of understanding the concept behind each metric and how they can vary depending on the industry and company strategy. Tune in to learn more about the need for continuous measurement, why you should adjust these metrics to reflect changes in the business environment, and so much more!