Supply chains around the world are navigating relentless disruption, rising expectations for speed and resilience, and rapid advances in AI-driven decision-making. Leaders are under pressure to move beyond experimentation and deliver measurable value faster than ever.

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton sits down with two industry leaders: Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP, and Scott Barnard, Managing Director at Bluecrux, live from the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit in Denver. Drawing on their work across global enterprises, both guests discuss how organizations translate advanced planning concepts into real-world results.

The interviews with Philip and Scott explore the evolution toward autonomous, data-driven planning, the importance of self-funding ROI models, and why successful transformation depends on blending human expertise with machine intelligence. From OMP’s Unison platform and rapid value delivery approach to Bluecrux’s AI-powered analytics and decision intelligence capabilities, the conversation highlights how supply chain leaders can move from surface-level automation to profound, scalable impact.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(00:19) Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit overview

(01:15) Interview with Philip Vervloesem from OMP

(02:05) OMP's approach to supply chain optimization

(03:52) Challenges and innovations in supply chain

(08:09) Interview with Scott Barnard from Bluecrux

(09:03) Bluecrux's Solutions and Innovations

(11:08) AI and supply chain balance

(13:33) Upcoming events

Additional Links & Resources:

1. Connect with Philip Vervloesem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipvervloesem
2. Connect with Scott Barnard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-barnard-a350814/
3. Learn more about OMP: https://www.omp.com
4. Learn more about Bluecrux: https://www.bluecrux.com
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This 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/innovative-industry-leaders-transforming-supply-chain-planning-1531