Demand Chain AI

05/29/2026

05/19/2026

AI is moving fast, but many organizations are still struggling with one key question: How do you balance progress with perfection?

In their latest article, Demand Chain AI’s Nolen Akerman and Fraser Lockhart explore why implementing AI requires a completely different mindset from that of traditional software. AI can uncover powerful insights and efficiencies, but it also introduces uncertainty, organizational discomfort, and the need for human oversight.

The shift looks like this:

✔ Treating AI as a tool for collaboration, not blind trust

✔ Testing for business value instead of perfection

✔ Building confidence through pilot programs and measurable wins

✔ Using skepticism productively instead of dismissing new insights

The organizations that gain an advantage with AI will not be the ones waiting for flawless outputs. They’ll be the ones learning how to adapt, validate, and evolve faster than the competition.

Read the full article here:https://demandchainai.com/ai-implementations-balancing-progress-vs-perfection/

05/15/2026

After sharing key insights at Gartner, we’re diving deeper into how manufacturers can move beyond AI experimentation and turn AI-driven planning into real operational impact.

Join Dr. Kevin O’Flynn for our upcoming webinar, “From Complexity to Clarity: AI-Driven Planning for Smarter, More Sustainable Operations,” and explore how leading manufacturers are using AI to transform decision-making across highly constrained supply chains.

From improving service levels and increasing responsiveness to reducing excess inventory, unlocking working capital, and supporting sustainability initiatives, this session will showcase how smarter planning is helping organizations operate faster, leaner, and more efficiently in today’s complex environments.

If you are looking for practical examples of how AI is reshaping production planning and supply chain performance, you will not want to miss this discussion.

Register here: https://new.elasticwebcast.com/user/registration/theme_04/index.php?videocast=NTQ1

05/14/2026

Heading to Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™? Be sure to connect with Larry Layden and Dr. Kevin O’Flynn from the Demand Chain AI team while you’re there!

They’re looking forward to meeting with supply chain leaders and discussing how organizations are using AI to navigate complexity, anticipate disruption, and make faster, more confident decisions across the enterprise.

It’s always a great opportunity to exchange ideas, talk through today’s biggest supply chain challenges, and explore what’s next for AI-driven decision-making. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Gartner Symposium!

04/27/2026

We’re heading to the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium | Xpo! 🎉

Don’t miss our session, “AI in Action: How a Chilled Pet Food Manufacturer Cuts Inventory, Costs, and Carbon,” featuring Beau Mainous, CEO of Pet Foods, and Dr. Kevin O'Flynn, Global Commercial and Strategy Executive, Demand Chain AI.

📍 Live on Gartner Stage 3

🕙 Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 AM

Get an inside look at how Instinct Pet Foods is reimagining its supply chain to fuel growth, boost sustainability, and stay resilient in a complex cold chain environment. We’ll dive into how AI-powered demand sensing and production planning are slashing inventory, unlocking working capital, reducing costs, and shrinking the carbon footprint of an energy-intensive distribution model.

Expect real-world insights, practical takeaways, and fresh ideas on how AI can transform the way you make supply chain decisions.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🚀

04/21/2026

Join us at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium | Xpo! 🎉

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and meet our experts Larry Layden and Shabbir Ahmed.

They’ll be sharing how Demand Chain AI helps organizations turn better data into smarter, faster decisions, enhancing forecasting, strengthening end-to-end supply chain performance, and unlocking new value through advanced analytics and intelligent automation.

It’s a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and have real conversations about the challenges teams are facing today, from demand volatility to aligning planning across the business. We’re excited to exchange ideas, share insights, and explore what’s next for modern supply chain performance.

Whether you’re exploring new strategies or looking to optimize what you already have, we’d love to chat.

See you there! 🙌

https://www.demandchainai.com/gartner-supply-chain-symposium/

04/20/2026

POI Spring Summit 2026 was a fantastic experience filled with insightful conversations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn how Demand Chain AI is using AI and advanced analytics to optimize operations, improve forecasting, and enable smarter, faster decisions.

We loved connecting with so many teams and sharing real-world insights on how to plan more effectively and stay agile in a constantly changing landscape.

Looking forward to continuing these conversations and helping organizations unlock new opportunities through data-driven strategies.

https://www.demandchainai.com/poi-spring-summit/

04/15/2026

POI Spring Summit is today!🎉

Stop by our booth to see how Demand Chain AI uses AI and advanced analytics to optimize operations, improve forecasting, and enable smarter, faster decision-making. Our team will be on-site sharing insights on tackling complex Revenue Growth Management challenges.

We’re also presenting on April 17 at 8:45 AM featuring Joe Wright from Primo Brands and Chad Schumacher, focused on the journey toward smarter, forecast-driven growth and modern planning approaches.

It’s a great opportunity to see how organizations are moving beyond static reporting to more connected, decision-ready intelligence.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with us while you’re there. We would love to meet and talk through how this can support your team.

Learn more here: https://www.demandchainai.com/poi-spring-summit/