S1E7 Digital Transformation: AI Agents, Digital Twins & Paperless ERP

Episode 7 of The Planning Desk goes deep on digital transformation from the planning chair — and we're not giving you the vendor pitch version. In this episode, Tyler Grefe covers where AI scheduling and planning assistants actually are in 2026, walks through three real proof-of-concept stories from manufacturing environments, and gives an honest, unfiltered look at the risks and opportunities every planning leader needs to understand before making a move. What we cover: Where AI scheduling genuinely is today — and what's being oversold Three real proof-of-concept stories from the shop floor The digital twin that almost modeled the wrong factory The AI agent that said no to a customer order — and was right The last 6% of paper that survived 12 years of paperless initiatives The risks vs. opportunities framework every planning leader needs Three actions to take this week — not concepts, actual actions If you're a planner, scheduler, or supply chain leader trying to figure out where AI actually fits in your operation — this episode was built for you.