Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Since recording this episode JF has informed me he's no longer working with Pendulum.
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with JF Gagné, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Pendulum, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming supply chain operations, not in theory, but in real, measurable ways.
We talk about how generative AI can help businesses plan better, reduce carbon emissions, minimise waste, and improve decision-making across the board. JF’s perspective is refreshingly practical. He argues that supply chain leaders need to stop chasing “perfect outputs” and instead focus on creating systems that support better collaboration, risk awareness, and sustainability.
Key topics we cover:
* Why traditional supply chain planning is broken in today’s volatile world
* How AI enables real-time decision support across inventory, transport, and pricing
* Using AI to track ESG metrics like forced labour, emissions, and waste
* The role of risk assessment in building resilient supply chains
* How to avoid common pitfalls when adopting AI in your supply chain
JF has built and exited multiple AI companies, co-founded Element AI with deep learning pioneer Yoshua Bengio, and now leads Pendulum, a platform using AI to improve end-to-end supply chain planning.
If you're a supply chain or sustainability leader looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is well worth your time.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes on supply chain innovation, sustainability, and emerging tech.
🎙️ Listen to the podcast on your favourite platform: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
📩 Get in touch or learn more: tomraftery.com
UPDATE: Since recording this episode JF has informed me he's no longer working with Pendulum.
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with JF Gagné, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Pendulum, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming supply chain operations, not in theory, but in real, measurable ways.
We talk about how generative AI can help businesses plan better, reduce carbon emissions, minimise waste, and improve decision-making across the board. JF’s perspective is refreshingly practical. He argues that supply chain leaders need to stop chasing “perfect outputs” and instead focus on creating systems that support better collaboration, risk awareness, and sustainability.
Key topics we cover:
* Why traditional supply chain planning is broken in today’s volatile world
* How AI enables real-time decision support across inventory, transport, and pricing
* Using AI to track ESG metrics like forced labour, emissions, and waste
* The role of risk assessment in building resilient supply chains
* How to avoid common pitfalls when adopting AI in your supply chain
JF has built and exited multiple AI companies, co-founded Element AI with deep learning pioneer Yoshua Bengio, and now leads Pendulum, a platform using AI to improve end-to-end supply chain planning.
If you're a supply chain or sustainability leader looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is well worth your time.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes on supply chain innovation, sustainability, and emerging tech.
🎙️ Listen to the podcast on your favourite platform: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
📩 Get in touch or learn more: tomraftery.com
