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The Future of Supply Chain Planning: Harnessing Data, Technology, and Human Insight
September 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The rapid evolution of technology is transforming supply chain operations. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital platforms now help businesses monitor products, anticipate needs, and respond rapidly. Machines recognize patterns, while humans provide intent and context.
At the next Distinguished Lecture Series on September 30, Prince Boadu, CSCP, CMILT, will present “The Future of Supply Chain Planning: Harnessing Data, Technology, and Human Insight.”
Computers can detect demand surges or transport delays, but they cannot resolve broader issues such as sustainability, priorities, or reputation risks. Boadu will highlight why digital tools cannot replace human judgment.
During the lecture, Boadu will cite examples of leading enterprises such as Amazon, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Zara, which showcase the balance between digital tools and human expertise.
His message is clear: the future of supply chain planning is not machines against humans. Progress lies in collaboration, blending digital speed with human insight to ensure resilience.
About the speaker
Prince Boadu is a Program Manager for Supply Chain at Google, where he plays a key role in powering the tech behind the cloud. Based in the EMEA region, Boadu leads the development and delivery of high performance electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems at Google. He has over decade experience within the supply chain space across multiple industries.
Before joining Google, Boadu held strategic supply chain roles at global giants like Merck KGaA, Procter & Gamble and myTomorrows. He has experience in both the rigor of large corporations and the agility of startups across Germany and the Netherlands.
Boadu co-founded Kumasi Hive, a hardware innovation hub in Ghana that empowers entrepreneurs to turn ideas into tangible products. There, he and his team championed rapid prototyping, hardware design, and tech-enabled entrepreneurship, proving that meaningful impact starts at the grassroots.
In 2016, Boadu was recognized in the FORBES Africa 30 under 30 list of young entrepreneurs championing impact and change. He is also an Atlantic Dialogues Emerging leading under the auspices of the Policy for New South (PCNS), Morocco. Boadu is a member of the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).