Ball of Confusion? Figuring Out AI in Supply Chain Planning

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — but what does it actually mean for supply chain planning today? In this episode of *Ball of Confusion: Figuring Out AI*, Bob Bowman sits down with John Lash, Group Vice President of Strategy at [E2open](https://www.e2open.com?utm_source=cha..., a [WiseTech Global](https://www.wisetechglobal.com?utm_so...) company, to cut through the hype and explore the real-world impact of AI on planning, supply chains, and business operations. John breaks AI into three key categories: • AI Technology — including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning, and traditional AI • AI Systems — the rise of agentic AI and autonomous decision-making systems • AI Futures — AGI, artificial super intelligence, and what may come next The conversation explores how agentic AI works, how AI agents collaborate to solve supply chain challenges, and why these systems could finally enable the long-promised end-to-end supply chain. Topics include: The difference between generative AI and traditional AI What “agentic AI” actually means AI orchestration and autonomous workflows Real-world supply chain planning use cases Human oversight, guardrails, and decision-making AI’s impact on jobs and workforce upskilling The future of AI in supply chain operations How E2open is applying AI across planning and global trade Whether you’re a supply chain professional, technology leader, planner, or simply trying to make sense of AI’s rapid evolution, this discussion offers practical insights into where AI stands today — and where it’s headed next. #AI #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI #SupplyChainPlanning #DigitalTransformation #E2open #WiseTechGlobal