Ashok Vantipalli

We are excited to celebrate Scott Luton, Founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now, for being recognized as a 2025 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive—a distinction that underscores his unwavering impact and leadership in the field. This recognition honors Scott’s year-in and year-out commitment to excellence—from thought leadership to community engagement. It stands alongside his previous accolade as a Pro to Know in 2019 and now again in 2025, highlighting a sustained legacy of influence within the supply chain profession. See the complete list of 2025 Pros to Know here.

Technology is advancing quickly and we all get to experience quick changes in innovation devices. It has become almost impossible today to do any job without using technology. Our lives are greatly influenced by technology, to an extent that from our daily chores at home to our professional jobs and interactions, everything is being affected by technology. What is AI? Artificial Intelligence refers to the ability of an advanced computer to perform operations normally executed by humans. To lay it out plainly, AI has human-like capacities regarding programming, however, it runs on significantly more impressive equipment. In contrast to people, smart machines can deal with huge amounts of information in real-time. AI Spring in Action The last few decades have witnessed the spring of AI. The dramatic surge in AI resulted from its progress in advanced neural networks NNs and genetic algorithms GAs from the ‘60s and ‘70s. For any organization planning to move ahead and succeed, integration of technology in its operation is a must. AI Incorporation Artificial Intelligence is now being incorporated by organizations all across the globe in a variety of ways, from robotizing a part of interacting with customers to deciding upon the products best suited…