AI, Supply Chains, and the Sustainability Challenge: A Data-Driven Approach

Feb 17, 2025

Join Sunder Balakrishnan, Head of Supply Chain Analytics at LatentView, as he dives into the intersection of AI, supply chains, and sustainability. He reveals why pursuing perfect data is a myth and how companies can leverage AI to optimize costs while enhancing environmental responsibility. The discussion includes innovative uses of digital twins to minimize waste and carbon footprints. Balakrishnan also emphasizes that sustainability should be ingrained in supply chain design from the start, highlighting the importance of data-driven insights and employee education in this transformative journey.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Sustainable Supply Chains: A Data-Driven Approach

01:49 • 13min

Leveraging Digital Twins for Sustainable Supply Chains

14:25 • 3min

Transforming Data for Sustainable Supply Chains

17:09 • 13min

Measuring Success in Sustainability Initiatives

30:25 • 2min

Sustainable Spokespersons and Early Education for Responsible Citizenship

32:36 • 4min

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Supply chains are under increasing pressure to reduce costs, improve service levels, and meet sustainability targets—but how can organisations balance all three? In this episode, I’m joined by Sunder Balakrishnan, Head of Supply Chain Analytics at LatentView Analytics, to discuss how data and AI are transforming supply chain decision-making.

We explore:

Why perfect data doesn’t exist—and why that’s not a barrier to action
How AI can optimise supply chains for cost, service, and sustainability simultaneously
Real-world applications of AI, from reducing wastewater emissions to improving on-shelf availability
The challenges of AI adoption, including data integration and change management
The role of digital twins in supply chain simulation and planning

One key takeaway? Sustainability should be embedded into supply chain design from the outset, rather than treated as an afterthought. AI can enhance visibility, provide predictive insights, and help organisations make data-backed sustainability decisions—but only if businesses invest in the right data foundations and employee education.

If you're looking to understand how AI and analytics can create smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains, this episode is for you.

#SupplyChain #Sustainability #AI #DigitalTwins #SupplyChainAnalytics #DataDriven

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