From integration to orchestration: AI and the rise of connected supply chain

Most supply chains are connected, but few are truly orchestrated. This blog explores how AI, shared data, and community workflows can turn fragmented networks into resilient, responsive supply chain ecosystems.

Most supply chains still run on a patchwork of point-to-point connections, batch EDI, and portals that rarely reach beyond tier‑1 partners. Even many “digital networks” behave more like digital post offices: they move documents, but they don’t align decisions across companies. As volatility from demand swings, regulation, ESG expectations, and geopolitics becomes the norm, the real constraint is no longer data volume but shared understanding and coordinated action across independent organizations.

The current state of supply chain integration

When ports clog, suppliers slip, or new compliance rules land, most organizations still respond with email chains, spreadsheets, and conflicting dashboards. Each party has its own view of what “late,” “at risk,” or “short” means. This makes multi‑enterprise response ...