Key Takeaways from Gartner 2025

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In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton talks with Jake Barr, CEO at BlueWorld Supply Chain Consulting, and Karin Bursa, CEO of NIRAKIO, to break down key takeaways from Gartner’s 2025 Supply Chain Symposiums in Orlando and Barcelona. They explore the “never normal” concept and why supply chain leaders must embrace constant disruption. Jake shares his insights on why visibility alone is no longer enough and why leaders need to focus on the consequences of real-time data. The trio also discusses the growing importance of AI in transforming supply chain operations, from advanced scenario planning to the rise of agentic AI. As we head into the second half of 2025, Jake and Karin provide actionable advice for leaders to better navigate ongoing disruptions and improve their supply chain strategies with a laser focus on continuous learning and AI-driven solutions.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(01:36) Show overview and key topics(03:23) Warm-up questions and fun facts(06:03) Gartner supply chain symposium insights(11:38) Key takeaways and discussions(22:38) The role of AI in supply chain(28:34) AI in supply chain: real use cases(29:26) Supply chain as a strategic weapon(31:24) Visibility is not enough(35:05) The risks of relying on Excel(38:37) Change management in supply chain(47:00) The future of AI in supply chainResources:Connect with Karin Bursa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa/ Learn more about NIRAKIO: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nirakio/ Connect with Jake Barr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-barr-3883501/ Learn more about Gartner: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/symposium-us Connect with Scott Luton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- When to Walk Away from Warehouse AI - and When to Go All In: https://bit.ly/4dFgCYqWEBINAR- Real Stories: How Digital Planning Helped Australia’s Leading Packaging Manufacturer Unlock Millions in Capex: https://bit.ly/3TsxBUFWEBINAR- Unleash Your Inner Pioneer: How to Transform How You Lead: https://bit.ly/45X3ax3WEBINAR- Still in the Dark? 4 Shipping Visibility Fails You Can’t Afford This Peak: https://bit.ly/44g0NEiWEBINAR- Strengthening Fraud Defenses Through Tracking and Digital Visibility: https://bit.ly/4eiZ6t3WEBINAR- From Framework to Action: Decision Automation in the Agentic Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/4nKlkJ6WEBINAR- From Legacy to Leading Edge, Morgan Foods’ Supply Chain Journey: https://bit.ly/3IcDDGkWEBINAR- Tomorrow’s Factory is Already Here: https://bit.ly/45QMGqoThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/key-takeaways-gartner-2025-1454 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at [email protected]© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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