Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Supply chains are evolving fast, and **AI, analytics, and digital twins** are at the heart of this transformation. In this episode of the **Sustainable Supply Chain podcast**, I sit down with **Sunder Balakrishnan**, Head of Supply Chain Analytics at **LatentView Analytics**, to explore **how data-driven decision-making is reshaping logistics, inventory management, and sustainability strategies.**
💡 **What you’ll learn in this episode:**
🔹 Why **perfect data is a myth**—and why that shouldn’t stop you from using AI
🔹 How AI helps businesses **balance cost, service levels, and sustainability**
🔹 Real-world examples of **AI optimising supply chains**—from reducing **wastewater emissions** to improving **on-shelf availability**
🔹 The **biggest barriers to AI adoption** in supply chain management and how to overcome them
🔹 The role of **digital twins** in **scenario planning and predictive analytics**
🔹 How businesses can use data to **track and improve sustainability metrics**
Sustainability **isn’t just a compliance issue**—it’s a value driver. AI and data analytics can **revolutionise supply chains**, **cut waste**, **reduce emissions**, and **build resilience**—but only if companies invest in the **right data strategy and technology**.
📌 **If you’re interested in supply chain innovation, AI-driven sustainability, or the future of logistics, this episode is a must-watch!**
✅ **Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE** for more insights into sustainable supply chains and emerging technologies.
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#SupplyChain #Sustainability #AI #DigitalTwins #SupplyChainAnalytics #Logistics #PredictiveAnalytics #CarbonFootprint #SupplyChainInnovation #SmartSupplyChains
Supply chains are evolving fast, and **AI, analytics, and digital twins** are at the heart of this transformation. In this episode of the **Sustainable Supply Chain podcast**, I sit down with **Sunder Balakrishnan**, Head of Supply Chain Analytics at **LatentView Analytics**, to explore **how data-driven decision-making is reshaping logistics, inventory management, and sustainability strategies.**
💡 **What you’ll learn in this episode:**
🔹 Why **perfect data is a myth**—and why that shouldn’t stop you from using AI
🔹 How AI helps businesses **balance cost, service levels, and sustainability**
🔹 Real-world examples of **AI optimising supply chains**—from reducing **wastewater emissions** to improving **on-shelf availability**
🔹 The **biggest barriers to AI adoption** in supply chain management and how to overcome them
🔹 The role of **digital twins** in **scenario planning and predictive analytics**
🔹 How businesses can use data to **track and improve sustainability metrics**
Sustainability **isn’t just a compliance issue**—it’s a value driver. AI and data analytics can **revolutionise supply chains**, **cut waste**, **reduce emissions**, and **build resilience**—but only if companies invest in the **right data strategy and technology**.
📌 **If you’re interested in supply chain innovation, AI-driven sustainability, or the future of logistics, this episode is a must-watch!**
✅ **Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE** for more insights into sustainable supply chains and emerging technologies.
🔔 **Turn on notifications** so you never miss an episode!
🎧 **Listen to the podcast on:**
🔗 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4RDkjNI0rSkbUNXedpiXCB
🔗 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/the-digital-supply-chain-podcast/id1466599957?l=en
🔗 RSS: feeds.buzzsprout.com/354320.rss
📍 **Connect with me:**
🌍 Website: tomraftery.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomraftery
🐦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tomraftery.com
#SupplyChain #Sustainability #AI #DigitalTwins #SupplyChainAnalytics #Logistics #PredictiveAnalytics #CarbonFootprint #SupplyChainInnovation #SmartSupplyChains
