En este episodio de Supply Chain Now en Español nos centramos en inteligencia artificial (IA) y su aplicación en cadena de suministro. Nuestro invitado Felipe Hernández, cofundador de DATUP, nos aclara los mitos en torno a la IA, destacando que no es magia y que no reemplazará a los humanos, sino que potenciará sus capacidades, ayudándolos a tomar decisiones estratégicas basadas en datos. Después de un juego de acrónimos de la industria, Felipe y Sofia se adentran a definir inteligencia artificial y hablar del modelo de negocio de DATUP y cómo utilizan IA para reducir costos en diferentes empresas alrededor del mundo. Uno de los aprendizajes más importantes es que el éxito para implementar soluciones con IA en cadena de suministro depende de la calidad y accesibilidad a datos, procesos, tecnología y personas. Finalmente, Felipe comenta sobre la adopción de IA en América Latina, destacando que algunos países están más avanzados que otros en la implementación de estas tecnologías.

Joining Scott Luton and special guest host Will Chu in today’s episode of Supply Chain Now are two supply chain supremos in the form of Patrick Leblond, Director of Supply Chain Systems and Process Optimization at GAF, and his colleague Derek Heer, Supply Chain Systems & Process Optimization Manager. GAF is North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, with over 4,000 employees and 35 manufacturing operations spread across 27 locations in the US. Due to this formidable footprint, its supply chain is extremely multifaceted and nuanced, and it is Patrick and Derek’s job to ensure operations run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. This involves careful management and curation of a technology stack made up of different systems and software that sings in harmony. For example, a major priority for them right now is warehouse optimization, a multi-year project which involves the modernization of a legacy WMS platform. Patrick and Derek also spend a lot of time collaborating with and providing their own frontline insight to Will, who is the CEO and Co-founder of Vector, a yard management platform designed to increase visibility for supply chain personnel and their partners. Throughout the discussion, the trio touch on their working relationship…