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In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Kayla Broussard, CTO for the Consumer and Travel Market at Kyndryl, to explore how data and technology are reshaping supply chains to be more resilient, efficient, and sustainable.

Kayla walks us through some of the biggest challenges in supply chains today, from waste generated by defective products and discarded materials to fragile global networks vulnerable to disruption. She explains how technologies like AI, machine learning, blockchain, and digital twins are being deployed to address these challenges, creating smarter, more connected supply chains.

We dive into real-world examples from industry leaders like Walmart, Unilever, Tesla, and Procter & Gamble, examining how data-powered strategies are reducing food waste, optimising transport routes, and improving resource efficiency. Kayla also shares insights into the often-overlooked environmental cost of managing data itself and offers practical tips for companies to reduce their digital carbon footprint.

One standout theme in our conversation is the concept of treating data as a product. Kayla discusses how this approach enables companies to foster better collaboration and drive innovation by making data more accessible and actionable across their supply chain ecosystems.

We also touch on emerging technologies like private 5G networks, IoT devices, and AI-driven automation, which are enhancing visibility and efficiency across the supply chain. Kayla wraps up with actionable advice on key metrics—such as carbon footprint and energy consumption—that organisations should track to align their supply chain strategies with sustainability goals.

If you're keen to understand how to harness data and technology to future-proof your supply chain, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Find out more about Kayla Broussard on LinkedIn here.

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