Arun Kumar on How Big Data Is Powering Predictive Supply Chains

How Big Data and AI Are Shaping the Future of Supply Chains

Supply Chain Digital features Arun Kumar, Global Head of Product and Industry Practice at Altimetrik, in the cover story “Big Data: The Engine Driving Supply Chain Transformation.”

In the article, Arun explains how big data and AI are revolutionizing supply chains—moving them from reactive management to predictive intelligence. He highlights how integrating advanced analytics, IoT, and AI-driven insights enables companies to anticipate market shifts, reduce waste, and optimize inventory allocation.

Arun shares real-world examples of how Altimetrik’s data-driven approach helps manufacturers improve shelf-life management, match product expiry with retailer-specific requirements, and enhance decision-making across operations. He emphasizes that the future of supply chains lies in adaptive, AI-augmented ecosystems capable of responding to disruptions with unprecedented speed and precision.