Supply chains have always been complex, but today they’re under more pressure than ever.
Markets shift overnight. Costs are unpredictable. Supplier relationships are fragile.
The traditional approach relying on static forecasts, fixed reorder points, and spreadsheet magic are no longer sufficient. The stakes are high across supply chain, and a supply chain leader’s role is pivotal to achieving business goals. Inaccurate forecasts mean overstock one month and shortages the next, resulting in wasted spend, dissatisfied customers, and operational strain on your teams.
Supply chain leaders need a new way to think and work. That’s where AI comes in.
According to a 2025 Pando.ai report, 75% of companies will significantly increase their AI investments over the next two years. From what we know about AI, it’s unsurprising. We know that AI enables us to work faster and also allows us to reimagine how the supply chain operates from end-to-end. AI applied to supply chain can help companies:
- Predict demand with the accuracy they’ve never had before
- Spot supplier risks before they become costly problems
- Build production plans that match real-time conditions on the manufacturing plant floor
- Cut waste, reduce downtime, and deliver consistently for customers
The 2025 Stanford AI Index Report found that 63% of companies using AI in supply chain management are seeing direct revenue growth, a compelling indicator of its impact, especially for stakeholders focused on driving business performance.
Four Leaders, Four Challenges, One Connected Supply Chain
In our new eBook, Chain Reaction: The AI-Powered Supply Chain, we follow four leaders, each with a different role to play, as they tackle the issues hindering their supply chain’s success.
Alex, the Planner:
Alex spent his days trying to piece together forecasts from spreadsheets and outdated reports. AI-powered forecasting helped his team reach a new level of accuracy, saving $800,000 for every 1% improvement in forecast precision.
Renee, the Production Scheduler:
Renee had to juggle thousands of SKUs across multiple plants and relied on safety stock to prevent production delays. With machine learning and smarter optimization, she boosted production efficiency by 20% and cut planning time by 40%.
Susan, the Procurement Lead:
Susan was often blindsided by supplier risk. With AI-driven monitoring, she reduced expedited shipping costs by 30% and tail spend by 20%, while gaining real-time visibility into supplier health.
Terry, the Plant Manager:
Terry’s plant was dealing with scrap, downtime, and unpredictable production outcomes. AI gave his team the tools to prevent quality issues before they happened, reducing waste and empowering frontline workers.
Each leader faced unique challenges. Together, they created a smarter, connected supply chain that’s agile, efficient, and ready for the future.
Dataiku Benefits, Amplifi Expertise
AI can unlock incredible opportunities, but only if it’s built on trusted, well-managed data and implemented with the right strategy.
We helps organizations realize the possibilities of AI transformation and gives guardrails to implement real change.
Amplifi brings the data AI and analytics expertise, helping you to design, build, and scale Supply Chain data solutions that fit your business. Dataiku brings the technology, providing a powerful, flexible AI platform.
Our clients partner with us because we don’t just deliver a tool - we help them build a culture of data-driven decision-making. Together we:
- Building your AI strategy that aligns with your business goals
- Manage and optimize your Dataiku environment
- Coach and train your team so they can own and grow these solutions over time
AI isn’t a future trend. It’s here, and the companies moving quickly will set the pace for everyone else.
If you’re ready to start building a proactive, resilient supply chain, our new eBook is a great place to start. It’s packed with practical examples and real-world results to show you what’s possible.
Download your copy of Chain Reaction: The AI-Powered Supply Chain to see how AI can transform your operations, one link at a time.
