Send me a messageWelcome to another insightful episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Farlekas, the CEO of e2open, and he had a wealth of knowledge to share.From the get-go, we dived deep into the crucial role that data accuracy plays in today's supply chain processes. Michael made it clear that having the right data is like the oxygen that keeps the supply chain system alive and running smoothly.We also talked about the increasing importance of AI in supply chain management and how it's changing the game in predicting and meeting supply chain needs. Michael has some fascinating insights on this,Next, we ventured into the future – quantum computing. Michael enlightened us on the potentials of this groundbreaking technology, predicting it to be the next big leap in handling massive amounts of data for more efficient decision-making.Next we explored the idea of geographic diversity in supply chains. As industries worldwide are realizing the risks of relying on a single region, the concept of supply chain resilience has become more important than ever. Michael shared his thoughts on this trend and its implications for future supply chains.In closing, we touched on the increasing trend of diversified manufacturing, especially highlighted by recent developments such as Foxconn's plant in India. It's a change that promises to foster resiliency and improve living standards in underdeveloped economies.Whether you're a supply chain veteran or just curious about the field, there's something in this episode for you. So why wait? Dive right in and join us for this exploration of the digital supply chain universe.The video version of the podcast is at https://youtu.be/0Kk9HI81fPYElevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain’ podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.