In a recent episode of the HCLTech Trends and Insights podcast, Chirag Modi, the former Corporate Vice President of Global Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder and Sadagopan Singam, the Executive Vice President and Global Head of SaaS and Commercial Applications, Digital Business Services at HCLTech discuss the range of challenges facing global supply chains and how the adoption of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can help overcome these hurdles.

Global supply chains are confronting an array of challenges, from increasing customer demands to navigating the complexities of climate change and sustainability mandates. In the throes of evolving market conditions, including the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain resilience is being tested like never before.

The AI and ML revolution

To overcome these challenges, the discussion turned to the adoption of AI and ML as game changers in the realm of supply chain management. The implementation of these technologies can lead to significant enhancements in areas like forecast accuracy, demand forecasting and overall supply chain planning—key aspects that have been historically difficult to manage due to the sheer amount of data and variables involved. With the power of AI and ML, billions of forecasts can be generated to accurately predict and adjust to the fluid demands of a global marketplace.

The HCLTech and Blue Yonder alliance

The conversation offers profound insights into what makes a partnership robust and successful. It's about more than just combining resources—it's about building trust, focusing squarely on client needs and constantly innovating to keep up with an ever-evolving business landscape.

Dive deeper into the transformative potential of AI and ML in the supply chain industry and discover how the collaboration between HCLTech and Blue Yonder is not just shaping the future of supply chains but actively driving businesses towards it.

Watch the full episode to learn more.