Michael Smith

In a world of constant disruption—from geopolitical shifts to raw material shortages — traditional supply chains are no longer sufficient. This session explores the cutting-edge pursuit of “self-healing” supply chains -- intelligent, adaptive networks that detect issues, reroute resources, and restore operations with minimal human intervention.

We’ll examine how manufacturers are leveraging AI, IoT, and predictive analytics to build supply chains that don’t just react—they recover. Learn how these innovations are driving smoother production flows, reducing downtime, and enabling higher manufacturing output even in volatile conditions.

Key Takeaways:

• What defines a “self-healing” supply chain—and why it matters now
• Technologies enabling autonomous detection and correction of disruptions
• How to architect supply networks for agility, visibility, and resilience
• Real-world examples of self-healing systems boosting throughput and reliability