S&OP MasterClass

AI can certainly boost your supply chain management.
But how? And what risks are there to avoid?

This is the topic of todays episode, where er take a good look at five pitfalls using AI, and what you can do to mitigate the risks.

The pitfalls we’ll cover is: 

1. How to avoid the Black Box Pitfall?
2. How to succeed with limited resources?
3. How to strengthen the weakest link datalink?
4. How to prevent AI from learning the wrong things?
5. How to avoid AI conflicting with employee incentives

Tune in, and get the most out of your supply chain AI initiatives.

Today’s guest
Today, we are joined by Stephan Skovlund, founder of former Perito Consulting, and now partner in Perito IBP, Roima. 

Stephan has worked with supply chain optimization and control for the last 10-15 years, and have worked closely with AI in supply chain management long before the topic became hot with the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022.

Your host is, as always, Søren Hammer Pedersen, CCO in Perito IBP, Roima.

Episode contents
00:09 – Introduction to the topic
01:36 – Assisting organizational readiness for AI adoption
06:40 – The critical role of data quality in AI implementation
10:59 – Pitfall 1: The black box and explainability
12:19 – Pitfall 2: Getting started with limited resources
14:28 – Pitfall 3: The data strength
17:20 – Pitfall 4: Preventing AI from learning the wrong things
18:26 – Pitfall 5: AI conflicting with employee incentives
23:38 – Conclusion and advice for beginning the AI journey


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You know that AI is transforming supply chain planning. But can you differ buzzwords from business? 

In this deep dive episode, Søren Hammer Pedersen and Stephan Skovlund guide you through the transformative journey of AI in supply chain planning. 

From the basics of AI and machine learning to the sophisticated use of language models like ChatGPT, we uncover the layers of AI applications that are revolutionizing the industry. 

Get insights on how AI not only enhances operational efficiency but also redefines strategic planning and decision-making processes in supply chain management. 

Whether you're a novice eager to understand AI's potential or a seasoned professional looking to integrate AI technologies into your operations, this episode is your gateway to the future of supply chain planning.

Key Take-Aways:

• The role of ChatGPT and AI in transforming supply chain planning
• Key benefits of integrating AI into supply chain strategies
• Practical steps for beginning with AI in supply chain planning
• The impact of AI on sales forecasting and customer service
• Overcoming challenges and leveraging AI for optimal results

Episode Contents
00:08 Introduction by Søren Hammer Pedersen
01:05 Stephan Skovlund's background and expertise
02:00 Discussing the impact of ChatGPT on AI perception in supply chain
07:24 How AI benefits supply chain planning
16:05 Utilizing language models in supply chain and inventory planning
21:36 AI in customer service as an extension of the chatbot
24:54 Round off of conversation

Today’s Host and Guest 

• Søren Hammer Pedersen, Host 
• Stephan Skovlund, Co-Founder of a Perito IBP, Roima

The podcast is brought to you by Roima, Perito IBP  
This podcast is produced by Montanus.

You may have heard about “Data-driven Supply Chain Assessment”, but do you know what it means?

Why is it necessary? Who does it? And how will it impact your supply chain planning?

In this episode, Benjamin Obling, COO at Perito IBP, digs into the questions surrounding a supply chain assessment, and will answer questions like:

• What is required to conduct a data-driven supply chain assessment?
• What elements should be assessed?
• How do you actually do it – the toolbox you need.
• How to build a business case from the assessment.

Get ready to learn!


Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito IBP.

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Inventory levels, working capital, safety stock.

All are hot topics in the world of supply chain planning, but the real question is: How do you optimize your supply chain without sacrificing service levels?

All of this and much more we’ll talk about in this episode of S&OP MasterClass™, where we’ve once again invited the knowledgeable Benjamin Obling to the table.

Benjamin will share his insights on:

• The influence of internal and external factors to the supply chain planning
• Stock policies and strategies
• Balancing inventory with data and gut-feeling
• And much much more.

Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito IBP.

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How do you operationalize sustainable initiatives in a huge supply chain?

In this second part of the DLG S&OP MasterClass, we ask our guest, Flemming Højsager Persson, what being part of the Science Based Targets initiatives entails, seen from the supply chain point of view.

Flemming Højsager Persson is the Head of Supply Chain Development at DLG, and will in this episode tell you about:

• Supply Chain Maturity and Sustainability
• How to handle owners and other stakeholders when investing in sustainability
• Consequences of sustainability for future supply chain planners

Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.

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How does a large corporation like DLG work with sustainability? Industriously!

(Please note that this is part 1 of a 2-part mini-series on DLG's sustainability work in their supply chain. Stay tunes for part 2 in episode 10.)

DLG has just been approved by the Science Based Targets initiatives. For DLG this means mapping emissions diligently (also scope 3) as well as committing to and operationalizing ambitious sustainability targets.

This is part 1 in a 2-part-series on DLG's supply chain setup. Make sure to listen in on episode 10, where we'll continue the talk.

In this interview, you will meet Head of Supply Chain Development, Flemming Højsager Persson at DLG, who will elaborate how the sustainability commitment impacts supply chain.

In the episode, you’ll learn about:

• How the Science Based Targets impacts the DLG supply chain
• How DLG expects supply chain planning will change over the next years
• The business case behind emission targets and goal setting
• And much more …

Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.

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How to operationalize the sustainability scopes in your supply chain planning?

Answering that question is the holy grail of sustainability and planning. And in this episode, we try to get as close to an answer as possible.

In the episode, you’ll learn about:

• Deep data transparency
• Data-based emission scenario planning
• How and where to optimize your supply chain
• And much more

Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, will once again guide you through the complexities with his extensive experience in S&OP and integrated Business Planning.

Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.

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Sustainability is all over the supply chain planning world. However, how do you get the data for the three emission scopes?

This is the topic of today’s podcast, where we look at how to map data across sustaionability scopes 1 and 2, and the complex scope 3. We’re looking at a top down approach, a bottom up one, and naturaly, what you can acquire of emission data from you ERP-system.

Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, will once again guide you through the complexities with his extensive experience in S&OP and integrated Business Planning.

Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.


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In this S&OP MasterClass™ we focus our attention on the increasingly important topics of sustainability and supply chain planning.

We ask the questions:

• Why should supply chain managers care about sustainability?
• Why are supply chains not ready for sustainability initiatives, and what can CSCOs do about it?
• How do you take on the challenge of understanding and operationalizing scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions?
• And much more!

Benjamin Obling, Partner at Perito Consulting, will take you through the ups and downs of this complex matter and let you in on some of the methods that will let your sustainability goals become reality.

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Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Perito Consulting.

This podcast is produced by Montanus.

In this S&OP MasterClass™ is a follow-up on the previous episode focusing on the current changes happening in the market characterized by crisis happening upon crisis. We have addressed the current obstacles, but how do your company overcome them?

Stefan Sørensen, Partner of Perito Consulting, will go through the seven steps companies need to go through to conquer the challenges of current times and to start the implementation of a more data-driven and automated approach.

Your host is Søren Hammer Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer in Perito Consulting.

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This podcast is produced by Montanus, https://montanus.co

*** Connect with Søren and Benjamin***

Link up with Søren Hammer Pedersen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%B8ren-hammer-pedersen-9455254

Link up with Stefan Sørensen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanperito/