“ When [ AI is ] used well, it doesn’ t replace human judgment. Instead, it raises the quality and speed of decision-making”
Ard Verboon CPO Schneider Electric
“ In practical terms, it helps us separate a supplier relationship that’ s worth fixing from one that’ s becoming a structural risk. If the data shows the supplier can recover and the issue is temporary, renegotiation is about improving outcomes.
“ If the indicators show repeated instability or a growing risk to continuity, we can plan an orderly exit and protect supply, rather than being forced into disruption mode.”
54 July 2026