AI as a Supply Chain Decision Copilot: Three Practical Roles for AI Without Surrendering Executive Accountability

The most credible near-term role for AI in supply chain management is not to replace decision makers. It is to reduce the friction surrounding decisions.

In volatile environments, teams spend valuable time finding signals, assembling context, comparing options, and documenting rationale. AI can support those tasks while leaving accountability with the people authorized to make material trade-offs.