Sunder Balakrishnan talks Supply Chain: AI, Agents, and Strategy

Welcome to a new episode of Supply Chain Pioneers! Join us as we dive deep into the world of supply chain analytics with Sunder Balakrishnan, Director of Supply Chain Analytics at LatentView.

Sunder shares his journey from his roots in Mumbai, his experience across various industry verticals, and his passion for data-driven process improvements. Learn how Sunder navigated his career through roles at Infosys and PWC, his insights on the adoption of AI in supply chain management, and the exciting potential of agentic AI and digital twins.

Additionally, Sunder discusses how human-centric decision-making augments AI solutions, making supply chains more resilient and efficient. Whether you're an industry expert or just curious about AI in supply chain, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:37 Sundar's Background and Passion for Supply Chain

01:43 Early Career and Transition to Supply Chain Consulting

04:03 Process Engineering and Infosys Experience

08:08 Digital Strategy at PWC

15:12 AI and Machine Learning in Supply Chain

20:43 Current Role at LatentView

27:04 Future of AI in Supply Chain

33:40 Personal Interests and Conclusion