Nordic Innovation Exchange 2025: How AI is Shaping Smarter Supply Chains

On 20 March 2025, at Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City, the Nordic Innovation Exchange 2025 brought together industry leaders, technology experts, and policymakers to explore how AI-powered demand sensing is improving supply chains, managing inventory, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The event served as a platform to showcase innovations, share best practices, encourage collaboration, and promote sustainable growth across industries.

Bo Lundqvist, President at Retail Software Associates Corp, opened the event by highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in demand forecasting and supply chain management. He emphasized the need for businesses to adopt AI solutions to stay competitive and sustainable.

The first session featured Jake R. Flores, CPCSL, Head of Production and Deployment Planning at Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, who discussed how AI and machine learning are used in demand sensing. He explained the benefits and challenges of applying these technologies in supply chains, showing how AI improves demand accuracy, reduces waste, and streamlines operations.

A panel discussion explored real-world applications of demand sensing in retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, electronics, automotive, and fashion. Christina Björnström, Co-Founder of Nooroot, moderated the session, joined by panelists Rhett V. Ramos, Director, IT Operations & Smart Manufacturing Technology and Digital Solutions, Allegro MicroSystems Philippines, Inc.; Anthony Edsel Conrad Tupaz, Senior Partner, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra; and Arjay Ronald Hosmillo, Data Analyst, Money Cruncher. They shared best practices, case studies, and trends in AI-powered demand forecasting, giving attendees valuable insights into how these technologies are transforming different industries.

The event provided attendees with a better understanding of AI-powered demand sensing and its impact on supply chains. It also created networking opportunities with experts, industry leaders, and policymakers, while offering insights into AI-driven forecasting across industries. Attendees discovered new opportunities for innovation and collaboration in supply chain management and learned how AI can improve customer satisfaction and sustainability.

Bo Lundqvist closed the event by summarizing key takeaways and reinforcing the importance of AI-powered demand sensing in business operations. He encouraged continued innovation and collaboration to build more efficient and sustainable supply chains.

The Nordic Innovation Exchange 2025 highlighted AI-powered demand sensing as a major force in shaping the future of supply chains. Stay tuned for more discussions and initiatives that drive innovation!

We would like to thank all our attendees and also our event partners: Venue Partner: Dusit Thani Manila, Partner Organization: Philippine Institute for Supply Management.