AI is changing supply chain planning, but automation is only part of the story. The next big shift? Turning planners into orchestrators.
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Razat Gaurav, CEO of Kinaxis, to explore how supply chains have evolved, why faster decision-making matters, and how AI is driving the shift from traditional planning to orchestration.
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in enterprise software and supply chain technology, Razat examines the growing role of AI agents and the transition of supply chain planners into orchestrators. He also highlights why human judgment, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration remain essential as organizations adopt new technologies. The conversation offers a broader perspective on how supply chain leaders can move beyond automation to achieve meaningful business outcomes.
Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Intro
(06:31) How supply chains have evolved over 25 years
(13:08) Supply chain's shift from operations to strategy
(17:43) Managing trade-offs through scenario planning
(23:48) Why supply chains can't return to normal
(28:39) Supply chain: Sensing, planning, and execution
(35:12) The hidden costs of supply chain latency
(40:19) Why decision-making speed matters
(42:13) Rethinking supply chain workflows with AI
(52:02) The shift from planners to orchestrators
(55:47) What will define successful supply chain leaders?
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