Decision Centric SCM for 2026 | VSERVE Ebusiness Solutions Podcast with Patrick Van Hull

Описание: In this episode of the VSERVE Ebusiness Solutions Podcast, host Cynthia sits down with Patrick Van Hull, a globally recognized supply chain strategist and digital transformation advisor, to explore why decision-centric supply chain management will define success in 2026 and beyond.

Drawing from decades of experience across organizations like Dell, Apple, CVS, mining enterprises, and Fortune 500 leaders, Patrick explains how modern supply chains must move beyond dashboards, tools, and automation and focus instead on how decisions are made, who makes them, and when human judgment truly matters.

This conversation dives deep into the real challenges supply chain leaders face today, including AI adoption, automation overload, risk management, and the human impact of transformation.

💡 Why most AI initiatives fail and what successful teams do differently
💡 The shift from activity-based SCM to decision-centric execution
💡 How leaders should rethink automation without losing human expertise
💡 The danger of eliminating entry-level work too fast
💡 Using data and AI to support decisions, not replace accountability
💡 Building resilience by accepting uncertainty and disruption
💡 Lessons from real-world supply chain risk and investment decisions
💡 How storytelling, purpose, and people shape sustainable SCM performance

Patrick shares practical examples of how organizations can embed decision-making into workflows, identify acceptable risk, and balance technology with human judgment, especially as supply chains become more complex, interconnected, and unpredictable.

🎙️ Whether you’re a supply chain leader, operations executive, technology provider, or business owner, this episode offers a clear roadmap for building resilient, human-centered, decision-driven supply chains ready for 2026.

📌 Watch till the end for Patrick’s advice on leadership, uncertainty, and preparing your organization for the unknown.

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💬 What does “decision-centric SCM” mean in your organization today?

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Intro to VSERVE Podcast
00:24 Guest intro Patrick Van Hull
00:33 Supply chain career overview
01:36 Entering supply chain at Dell
02:47 Cross industry lessons
03:48 Simplifying SCM complexity
05:06 Human centered supply chains
05:37 AI and automation impact
06:31 Why AI projects fail
07:22 Traditional vs modern organizations
08:08 Questions leaders avoid
09:03 Hidden supply chain risks
10:01 Automation vs learning balance
11:00 Decision driven risk example
12:21 Decisions inside workflows
13:53 Managing acceptable risk
14:37 Future ready SCM leaders
15:30 Decision making under volatility
16:09 Building resilience
17:08 Pandemic lessons
18:09 Distributor operating models
19:17 Outsourcing and partnerships
20:44 Offshoring strategy
22:07 SaaS gaps in SCM
23:38 Why one tool isn’t enough
24:32 Storytelling in supply chain
25:41 Leadership and purpose
26:23 Advice for 2026 leaders
27:54 Embracing uncertainty
28:26 Final thoughts
29:01 Closing