Luke van der Waals: Mastering Supply Chain Resiliency

Not a Threat: Building the AI-First Future

My guest today is Luke van der Waals. Luke manages the North American offshore supply chain for SLB, a multinational oil field services company. Previously, he led digital transformation across SLB's global planning and supply chain operations. His focus has been on using technology to drive real-world impact, streamlining operations, embedding sustainability, and rethinking how data and automation can be used to build more resilient, efficient systems. In his spare time, Luke produces the innovative AI on... Podcast, where he interviews AI-generated experts to explore complex questions across technology, business, and society. He shares insights from both his career and the creative process behind the show, reflecting on what each has taught him about the surprising capabilities and limitations of AI. So, please enjoy my conversation with Luke van der Waals.
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Show Notes:

[00:02:07] The Complexity of Supply Chains
[00:06:27] Technology and Change Management
[00:07:53] Misconceptions About Supply Chains
[00:10:11] Energy and AI
[00:11:44] AI's Impact on Legacy Systems
[00:13:05] Understanding Drilling and AI
[00:17:12] Challenges in AI Deployment
[00:21:41] Human Judgment in AI
[00:24:00] Leadership in AI-Powered Organizations
[00:29:44] AI's Future Impact
[00:31:41] Winners and Losers in an AI-Driven World
[00:33:22] Creating AI Personas
[00:37:02] Insights from producing the AI on... Podcast

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