Woman vs Machine: how AI is disrupting supply chain technology

AI is changing the game in a lot of fields. One of them is Supply Chain Technology. In this live event we’ll explore together with women in the industry how AI is impacting everything from advanced planning tools to decision-making platforms.

This Clusity session, hosted at OMP, brings together leading female voices from academia and industry to explore how AI is disrupting supply chain technology. We’ll zoom in on the trends, applications, and leadership models that are redefining the future of supply chain tech.

This is a free event, open to everyone. While Clusity is dedicated to inspiring and empowering women in tech, we warmly welcome anyone who supports women and inclusion in technology, men included.

What to expect

• 3 keynotes:
• WHY: AI trends shaping supply chain technology
• WHAT: Tools & methods for applying AI in practice
• HOW: Leadership models to drive successful digital transformation
• Panel discussion: Working in Supply Chain Technology in the AI era
• Networking: Connect through 1:1 networking with the community over drinks & bites
  

The Speakers

Anna Usacheva, Global Supply Chain Project Manager at Barry Callebaut

Keynote: AI Agents in Supply Chain: what they can do and what we must learn

Description: Anna will explore the rise of AI agents in supply chain technology. From what these tools can already achieve today, to the shifting skill set professionals need; moving from Excel mastery to prompt engineering, she’ll show how AI is redefining the role of supply chain experts. Expect practical tips on the art of crafting prompts and a clear look at how AI agents are reshaping the future of supply chain tech.

Bio: Certified Supply Chain Professional with 10+ years of experience in inventory management, planning, and global supply chain transformation. I lead initiatives that cut costs and improve service through smarter planning and reporting tools. Passionate about how LLMs and AI agents can reshape supply chain work, I explore ways to combine human expertise with AI to drive better decisions. Proud mom of six-year-old Léa.

Karlien Vanderheyden, Professor at Vlerick Business School

Keynote: Leading Digital Transformation in Supply Chain

Description: Digital transformation is only possible when you bring people along . True leadership in the era of AI is not just reserved for those at the top , but rather every team member has a role to play. In this keynote, Prof. Karlien Vanderheyden (Vlerick Business School) introduces a leadership model that highlights the skills and mindsets needed to successfully guide digital transformation in supply chain organizations.

Bio: Karlien Vanderheyden is Associate Professor at Vlerick Business School, where she specializes in people management and leadership. Her research focuses on social intelligence, decision-making, and how individual behavior impacts organizational performance. She teaches in Vlerick’s Masters and MBA programmes, as well as in customized executive courses, and co-directs the Centre for People in the Smart Digitised Supply Chain. With a PhD in Psychology from Ghent University and international research experience at the University of Maryland, Karlien also coaches managers to strengthen their leadership skills. She is the author of Essentials in Communication, bridging theory and practice for professionals.

Anousheh Khajeh Nassiri, Product Consultant at OMP

Keynote: How OMP applies gen-AI in supply chain planning

Description: Discover how OMP is leveraging next-generation artificial intelligence to transform supply chain planning. Anousheh walks you through how Gen-AI is being integrated into the planning process enabling faster, smarter decisions and sharper focus across every stage of supply chain. Gain inspiring insights into real-world use cases, measurable business impacts, and practical takeaways on how to create powerful human-AI collaboration for the future of supply chain excellence.

Bio: Anousheh Khajehnassiri is Product Consultant at OMP and helps organizations optimize their digital and operational processes. With a strong foundation in technology and business, she holds master’s degrees in Computer Science and in International Business Economics and Management from KU Leuven. Her experience spans product management, business analysis, and research roles at imec, Panenco, and the Louvain School of Management. Anousheh combines her passion for digital transformation with hands-on expertise in process design and automation, driving smarter and more inclusive innovation.

The Panel

Previous Keynote speakers: Anna Usacheva, Karlien Vanderheyden, Anousheh Khajeh Nassiri

Sofie Paternoster, Technical Writer at OMP

Panel discussion: Working in Supply Chain Technology in the AI era

Bio: Sofie Paternoster is a Technical Writer at OMP, where she transforms complex technical knowledge into clear, user-friendly documentation. With hands-on experience in Git, Docker, containers, and Azure DevOps.

Sofie leverages AI tools to streamline documentation workflows, rewrite complex content, and foster collaboration, turning documentation into a shared responsibility rather than a bottleneck. She combines her expertise in technology, process optimization, and communication to enhance documentation quality and empower teams across OMP.

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👉 Join us on November 6th for an evening full of inspiration, connections & forward-thinking!

This event is free and open to all, because building the future of tech is something we do together.