Know, Decide, Act: The Formula for Supply Chain Success with Keith Carter

Effective supply chain management boils down to three key actions: know the facts, decide with clarity, and act decisively.

Keith Carter calls this actionable intelligence—having the right data at the right time to drive better outcomes.

As the CEO of KDA Capabilities and former Global Supply Chain Intelligence Lead at Estée Lauder, Keith discusses the opportunities and challenges of adopting AI in the supply chain. He addresses the fears surrounding AI, why cybersecurity should be a top priority, and how companies can use modern technology for faster product launches and improved operational efficiency.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to achieve end-to-end visibility with the right tools
• The importance of cybersecurity for supply chains
• Ways to integrate and experiment with AI for improved workflows

 
Things to listen for:
(00:00) Meet Supply Chain Champion: Keith Carter
(00:51) Actionable intelligence in the supply chain
(06:45) Using technology and automation to scale
(09:19) Exploring the different use cases of AI in the supply chain
(20:18) Why you need to focus on cybersecurity
 
Resources:
Connect with Keith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithcarter/
Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fullerton-111ba71a/
Connect with project44: https://www.project44.com/