The Technical Session explored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in shaping the future of Supply Chain Management. Held under the theme “From Digitalization to Intelligence: Harnessing AI and Emerging Technologies for Next-Generation Supply Chain Management,” the session highlighted how organizations can move beyond conventional digitalization towards intelligent, data-driven, and technology-enabled Supply Chain operations.
The session was chaired by Ms. Ishari Siriwardane, Deputy Chief Transformation Officer, SLT-Mobitel Sri Lanka, who guided the discussion on the growing importance of technological innovation in strengthening Supply Chain capabilities.
The session featured two distinguished industry speakers:
Mr. Saminda Deshapriya, Founder/Managing Director, Technoli Institute of Digital Business, delivered a presentation on “Artificial Intelligence for Smart Decision-Making.”
Mr. Vachintha Piyadasa, Group Chief Technology Officer, Rockland Distilleries, shared insights on “Digital Risk, Cybersecurity, and Data Governance in Supply Chains.”
The presentations provided valuable perspectives on leveraging Artificial Intelligence for smarter decision-making while highlighting the importance of managing digital risks, strengthening cybersecurity, and ensuring effective data governance across supply chain networks.
The session emphasized that the future of Supply Chain Management will increasingly depend on the strategic integration of AI, emerging technologies, reliable data, and digital capabilities. It offered participants valuable insights into the opportunities and considerations involved in building intelligent, secure, and future-ready supply chains.
