We asked 8 supply chain leaders what impressed and surprised them most about AI. Here’s what they said.

AI has been transforming functions across the supply chain.

Seaports are exploring AI to plan complex movements from water to land, warehouses are flying AI-powered drones to reduce backorders and boost worker satisfaction, and logistics companies are using AI’s predictive capabilities to alleviate the headaches of last-mile deliveries.

We asked eight supply chain management leaders who oversee manufacturing, technology, logistics, and sustainability, and more, to share what has impressed and surprised them most about AI in their fields.

The following has been edited for length and clarity.

Their favorite use of AI

J-Ann Tio Toles, chief strategy…