How to Implement the Three-Horizon Framework for Supply Chain Excellence with Jay Koganti
What do ancient Greek oracles have to teach us about AI in supply chains?
Host Diego Solorzano sits down with Jay Koganti, VP of Supply Chain Center of Excellence at The Estée Lauder Companies, to explore how foresight, AI, and structured planning can drive meaningful transformation. From implementing the three-horizon planning framework to using AI agents for ESG challenges like scope three emissions, Jay reveals why resilience starts with preparation over prediction and asking the right questions. Jay also unpacks his supply chain playbook that blends ancient Greek wisdom with modern supply chain design. The conversation provides a practical roadmap for leaders looking to balance short-term agility with long-term impact.
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Diagnose Before You Deploy: Chandan Trehan on Smarter Supply Chains
What if the key to unlocking the future of supply chains lies in smarter diagnosis, rather than just smarter technology?
Host Diego Solorzano sits down with Chandan Trehan, Lead of Digital Transformation, Supply Chains and Sustainability at Bosch USA, to unpack how successful supply chain innovation starts with identifying real problems before jumping into solutions. From scaling tech pilots to orchestrating human-AI collaboration, Trehan shares how data sharing, AI literacy, and control tower evolution are reshaping logistics. Learn why transformation isn't just about adopting tools, but enabling meaningful outcomes through strategic alignment. This episode offers a grounded, insightful roadmap for navigating the next wave of supply chain disruption.
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Solving the 50-Million Store Puzzle with Christopher Mejia
What if the future of global supply chains depends not on large-format retailers, but on 50 million tiny, family-run shops in emerging markets?
Host Diego Solorzano sits down with Christopher Mejia, Director and founder of MIT’s Food and Retail Operations Lab, to explore how 50 million nanostores in emerging markets could be the key to transforming global supply chains. Learn how Mejia and his team are combining mathematical optimization, AI, and social impact to redesign food distribution networks, balance nutrition goals with logistics efficiency, and cut costs by up to 20%. This episode provides a powerful glimpse into local commerce as a catalyst for significant change.
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Inside American Eagle's AI-Driven Logistics Optimization
Host Diego Solorzano sits down with Gabriella Runnels, Principal Data Scientist at American Eagle Outfitters, to explore how AEO combines tried-and-true mathematical optimization with cutting-edge AI to solve complex supply chain challenges. Learn how the team built four interconnected apps to slash costs, improve service levels, and even offer these capabilities to smaller brands via Quiet Platforms. Gabriella also shares her philosophy on change management, data quality, and why the future belongs to supply chain professionals who leverage AI without losing human creativity.
Are you grappling with bottlenecks, skyrocketing costs, or digital transformation in your supply chain? Supply Chain Optimizers equips you with proven tactics and candid perspectives to turn complexity into competitive advantage. Each episode delivers real-world stories and data-driven insights from the biggest innovators and disruptors - think UPS, Amazon, and beyond - unpacking bold, sometimes controversial approaches that challenge the status quo. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the curve and unlock the full potential of your supply chain.
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