Supply Chain Planning

Eric Falkenmayer, Not Your Mother's Haircare, and Garrett Long, Omnifold, discussed the evolution of the supply chain, using CGT's Resilience in Motion supply chain study as the backdrop for the conversation.

See the data, benchmarks and technology priorities shaping how leading CPGs are building faster, more resilient and more adaptable supply chains.

She will address the new frontier of supply chains, which are AI-enabled and can autonomously predict and respond to inventory fluctuations in real-time.

It will use AI and new digital strategies to overhaul process simulation and facility design as part of efforts to "retool and optimize" its existing physical footprint.

F&B listed supply chain disruption as its top barrier to meeting production targets.

Several major companies such as The Coca-Cola Co., Newell Brands and The Clorox Co. shed light on their progress with AI so far.

Smaali will take on the role of chief supply chain officer on Dec. 31, overseeing the newly established function of supply chain enablement.