Democratizing Advanced Analytics: The New Era of Supply Chain Planning

Jan Sigmund, CEO of Log-hub, discusses democratizing advanced analytics, the real-world impact of AI and agentic systems on supply chain planning and why human judgment will remain central as automation accelerates.
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In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, host Tyler Fussner sits down with Jan Sigmund, CEO of Log-hub, to explore how advanced analytics and optimization tools are being democratized for everyday supply chain planners. Sigmund discusses the practical roles of classical AI, generative AI and emerging agentic systems in data preparation, scenario analysis and decision support. Sigmund also shares a forward-looking view of which supply chain activities will be automated in the coming years and why human oversight will remain critical for high-impact decisions.

About the Author

Tyler Fussner

Tyler Fussner

Managing Editor - Community Manager | Supply Chain Connect

Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Community Manager at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at Endeavor Business Media.

Previously, Fussner served as the Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. As part of Endeavor's Commercial Vehicle Group, his work has been published in FleetOwner magazine, as well as Bulk TransporterRefrigerated Transporter, and Trailer-Body Builders.

Fussner's May 2022 print feature 'The dawn of hydrogen trucks' was named the best single technology article in B2B by the judges of the 2022 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Fussner was also awarded Silver in the Technical Article category for the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) 2021 Tabbie Awards.

Fussner previously served as Assistant Editor for Endeavor's Transportation Group on the PTEN, Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com brands.

Fussner studied professional writing and publishing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experience in shop operations, is a Michelin Certified Tire Technician, and a Michelin Certified Tire Salesperson.

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