Chris Burchett, Blue Yonder | AI & the Autonomous Supply Chain

Описание: In this episode of the “AI and the Autonomous Supply Chain” interview series, theCUBE Research’s Dave Vellante sits down with Chris Burchett, SVP of generative AI at Blue Yonder, for a conversation on how AI is rewriting the rules of global logistics. Burchett shares his personal journey, from pioneering days at i2 Technologies to leading Blue Yonder’s AI transformation, laying out a vision where supply chains aren’t just optimized, but self-improving and resilient.

The conversation tracks the evolution of AI in supply chain management, from early deterministic systems to today's cutting-edge generative tools. Blue Yonder now delivers more than 20 billion predictions a day, thanks to powerful machine learning models that handle everything from real-time logistics to adaptive demand forecasting, Burchett explains. His insights spotlight the shift from rule-based systems to ones that learn, anticipate and act autonomously.

Burchett also breaks down the “SADA loop,” a key framework for agent functionality, and reveals how knowledge graphs play a vital role in harmonizing complex supply chain data. The discussion unpacks how reinforcement learning and personalization allow AI not just to support but guide decision-making. As AI matures, Burchett sees it becoming a strategic engine that transforms supply chains into dynamic, value-generating ecosystems.

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00:00 - Intro
00:06 - AI Evolution and Expertise: Transforming the Autonomous Supply Chain with Chris Burchett
02:08 - AI Innovations in Modern Supply Chain Optimization
04:37 - Integrating Advanced AI Methodologies in Supply Chain Management
08:53 - AI-Driven Strategies for Managing Supply Chain Volatility: Leveraging the SADA Framework
12:33 - Optimizing Intelligent Agents with a Unified Data Model
16:48 - Enhancing AI Agent Interaction: Challenges and Knowledge Graph Integration
19:11 - Integrating AI for Dynamic Business Operations and Decision-Making
24:20 - Towards Equitable AI: Governance and Responsibility in Blue Yonder’s Approach
27:45 - Navigating the Future: AI Integration in Supply Chain Management
31:55 - Staying Ahead in the AI Race: Blue Yonder's Innovation and Customer Safeguarding

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