The Conversation Is Shifting from Hype to Impact
AI has become the loudest voice in supply chain planning. Every solution claims intelligence and every demo shows automation. But fewer can explain what that actually means for business performance.
At the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit, leaders aren’t just asking what AI can do, they’re asking what it has done. That distinction separates progress from noise.
The next phase of AI maturity isn’t about algorithms. It’s about impact: fewer disruptions, faster decisions and better margins.
AI in Supply Chain Planning: What is Real and What is Noise
AI technology is real. The results are mixed.
Too often, companies adopt AI tools without tying them to clear business goals. The outcome is more complexity, not more capability.
The best-performing organizations use AI to:
- Support, not replace, human judgment. They build confidence, not dependence.
- Drive ROI, not just automation. Every capability connects to measurable results in service, cost, inventory, or throughput.
- Simplify complexity. The right tools do not add dashboards; they remove silos and friction.
AI should make decisions faster and smarter. When it does not, it creates confusion instead of clarity.
Five Questions to Ask Vendors at the Gartner Summit
If you are evaluating solutions in Denver this December, do not just watch the demo. Lead the conversation.
Here are five questions worth asking:
- How do you measure ROI from your AI capabilities?
Look for answers grounded in results, not buzzwords. - How does AI improve decision quality across teams?
Efficiency without accuracy is automation without value. - Can your technology adapt as the business evolves?
Flexible systems grow with you. Rigid ones age fast. - How transparent is your AI?
Black-box predictions create risk. Trust requires clarity. - How do your customers define success and what changed after implementation?
Ask for proof tied to business outcomes, not internal KPIs.
The right questions reveal which vendors deliver measurable value and which simply repackage complexity in a new language.
Arkieva’s View: AI with Accountability
At Arkieva, AI is not a feature. It is an enabler.
Our focus is building intelligence that helps planning teams act with confidence, context and measurable impact. That means:
- Using causal forecasting to anticipate market changes.
- Empowering teams through explainable AI and clear decision paths.
- Leveraging autonomous agents that flag risks and opportunities early.
AI only matters when it improves business performance. That is where we measure success.
Join the Conversation in Denver
The 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit is where supply chain leaders will challenge assumptions and rethink what real performance looks like.
Arkieva will be there to talk about what truly drives ROI: how AI, flexibility, and smart strategy work together to deliver measurable results.
Let’s connect in Denver.
