Driving the Autonomous Supply Chain: Are We There Yet?

Driving the Autonomous Supply Chain: AI, GenAI & the Future of Planning | Featuring E.J. Tavella, Anaplan What does an "autonomous supply chain" really mean—and how close are we to achieving it? In this insightful conversation, Bob speaks with E.J. Tavella, EVP of Integrated Business Applications at Anaplan, about how artificial intelligence, generative AI, advanced analytics, and supply chain planning are converging to transform business decision-making. E.J. explains how organizations are moving beyond traditional forecasting and scenario planning toward intelligent systems that can generate, evaluate, and recommend supply chain decisions autonomously. Using real-world examples—from tariff impacts and semiconductor manufacturing to automated ordering processes—he explores how AI can help businesses navigate complexity, respond to changing market conditions, and make faster, more informed decisions. Topics covered include: ✅ What the autonomous supply chain is—and what it isn't ✅ How AI and GenAI are changing supply chain planning ✅ Scenario modeling and "what-if" analysis at scale ✅ The role of human planners in an AI-driven future ✅ Building trust in AI recommendations and decision-making ✅ How younger generations are interacting with data differently ✅ The importance of connected planning across supply chain, finance, workforce, and sales ✅ Anaplan's vision for unified, AI-powered business planning As organizations strive for greater agility and resilience, the future of supply chain planning may look less like steering a bicycle and more like piloting an aircraft—with humans setting the direction while intelligent systems handle the complexity. Guest: E.J. Tavella, EVP, Integrated Business Applications, Anaplan If you enjoyed this discussion, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more conversations on supply chain innovation, AI, business planning, and digital transformation. #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #Anaplan #ConnectedPlanning #DigitalTransformation #BusinessPlanning #SupplyChainManagement #AIInnovation #FutureOfWork