Jose Joel Lagunas Meza

The traditional planner has long been a master of spreadsheets, manual processes, and firefighting unexpected shortages. But pandemics, geopolitical shifts, and supply shocks have exposed the vulnerabilities of this approach, and it’s accelerated the need for scale, resilience, and predictive power. AI is bringing new tools to the table, transforming planners from tactical schedulers into strategic orchestrators who can anticipate risks, align cross-functional teams, and drive long-term supply chain outcomes.

In this session, you’ll hear how Outset Medical is leveraging AI to augment the planner’s role by exploring real-world examples on how AI forecasting tools are improving demand accuracy and inventory reduction, while still requiring human insight, creativity, and judgment to provide context and ethical guardrails. The session will highlight the new skills planners must master, including data literacy, scenario thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to thrive in the evolving digital supply chain.

In today's VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) environment, every Supply Chain grapples with the challenge of effectively managing its resources, engaging stakeholders, and streamlining both internal and external procedures. This session will guide participants in establishing a Lessons Learned (LL) process, leveraging the tools and insights from Risk Management. Furthermore, attendees will grasp the “5 Ws” (Who, When, Where, What, and Why) and the “How” of integrating lessons learned into corporate culture to enhance efficiency via individual and collective engagement, rooted in the 'Build Back Better' principle. Key session takeaways include:

Ready to dig deeper into the real-world strategies and lessons shared throughout LogiMed? Join our Use Case Deep-Dive Roundtables, where speakers from this year’s use case sessions will host intimate, interactive discussions for a closer look at their stories.

This is your chance to ask follow-up questions, share your own experiences, and explore how to apply these insights in your own organization. Whether you’re looking to troubleshoot specific challenges, swap ideas with peers, or build new connections around shared interests, these roundtables offer the perfect setting to turn inspiration into action as we wrap up the event.