Stacey Schroeder

At the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit in December 2025, Scott Luton sat down with Stephen Musciano, a former practitioner turned technology leader who now helps transform supply chain organizations through Lyric—a fast-growing, math-first, AI-native platform redefining what supply chain technology can be. Musciano, who began his supply chain career at companies such as New Balance and Under Armour, brings both real-world execution experience and deep technical vision to his work. That mix is central to what makes Lyric—and its philosophy—stand apart.   Lyric: A Platform, Not a Point Solution Musciano described Lyric as fundamentally different from traditional vendors. Rather than offering a single application or fixed module suite, Lyric provides a true supply chain platform in Lyric Studio—one built from composable, no-code building blocks that allow companies to create exactly what they need. “Think Legos,” Musciano explained. “We’re not selling you a car or a house. We give you the blocks so you can build what your supply chain truly needs. We might even give you a starter kit but the configuration and molding it to fit your business and your problem is where the magic happens.” Lyric Studio is intentionally designed centered on non-technical practitioners—people like “Maria,” Lyric’s…

At MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, Scott Luton sat down with Christian Lieberoth-Leden, Principal and Global Senior Expert, and Florian Salamon, Director of Consulting at 4flow, to unpack a complex warehouse transformation project that highlights the realities of modern supply chain growth. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to design, implement, and scale a next-generation operation while keeping business moving uninterrupted. When Growth Forces Reinvention The project began with a clear challenge: a rapidly growing customer had outgrown its existing U.S. warehouse network. According to Christian Lieberoth-Leden, the company anticipated “doubling volume” over the next decade while simultaneously managing a major operational shift from B2B to B2C fulfillment. The existing facility simply could not support the future business requirements. A new warehouse was inevitable – – but this wasn’t just about adding capacity. It was about rethinking the operation entirely. At the same time, the stakes were extremely high. The warehouse would become a mission-critical hub for the company’s U.S. business, meaning there was little room for error. Start with Requirements, Not Tech One of the most important themes from the conversation is that successful transformation projects begin long before automation decisions are made. Christian emphasizes…