Building Resilience with Real-Time Data
Supply chains today are not just mitigating risk; they are operating under ongoing disruption. From pandemics and semiconductor shortages to tariff volatility and compliance upheavals, data has become the foundation for resilience.
The session began by framing the industry's shift from traditional planning toward continuous adaptation. Editorial leaders outlined examples from JLR, SEAT, and others using platforms that integrate real-time data to forecast environmental risks, monitor regulatory compliance, and improve supplier coordination.
This broader narrative aligns with our own approach: at Logisoft, we are building an ecosystem where every stakeholder, OEMs, carriers, forwarders, terminal operators, and others, can collaborate through a unified digital platform. Each integration may differ by OEM, but through Logisoft, these connections become standardized and accessible to logistics service providers (LSPs) in a consistent and scalable way.
OEM Perspective: Mazda on Structured Data and Intelligent Automation
John Rich, Manager of Data Analytics & AI Programs at Mazda North American Operations, highlighted the importance of building structured data ecosystems to enable intelligent decision-making. He emphasized that AI is best understood not as a futuristic concept, but as intelligent automation powered by data accuracy and accessibility.
Key strategies included:
- Developing cloud-based, modern data platforms
- Enforcing business-aligned data models and governance
- Using APIs and open integration frameworks to avoid data silos
- Moving toward multi-agent AI systems that can automate decisions in near real time
These insights directly relate to our efforts at Logisoft. We prioritize integration capabilities and data quality to ensure our users are equipped for predictive, data-led operations across their networks.
Tier 1 Challenges: Navigating Tariff Complexity with Accurate Data
Skotti Fietsam, SVP of Supply Chain and CIO at Accuride Corporation, brought the operational view to life. She described the impact of real-world volatility, how tariffs on imported components shifted five times within a short period, requiring precise tracking and fast response.
In response, Accuride deployed a real-time container visibility platform for ocean logistics. This system enabled them to:
- Monitor container location and detention costs in real time
- Validate invoices against live rates and contractual terms
- Begin training AI systems to auto-handle common exceptions
The challenges Fietsam addressed highlight the growing demand for logistics platforms like Logisoft to handle cross-border, cost-sensitive operations with transparency and auditability.
Lifecycle Data: Predictive Service in the EV Battery Sector
Aleksej Krükov of CATL, a leading energy storage solution provider, illustrated how service and sustainability depend on data visibility. For their batteries, data is not just a byproduct, it is a core product.
Their platform uses diagnostics to:
- Identify cell-level issues before they result in failure
- Monitor system-wide performance and proactively schedule maintenance
- Track each battery from production to its second-life or recycling phase
CATL’s approach demonstrates how predictive service models, enabled by full traceability, create value and reduce risk. Similarly, Logisoft is designed as a collaboration engine where lifecycle data from different logistics actors contributes to optimized, connected supply chains.
Overcoming Silos and Building Trust
Across all discussions, a recurring challenge was the fragmentation of data. Siloed platforms, legacy systems, and low trust between stakeholders continue to limit collaboration.
Fietsam emphasized contractual protections like NDAs and exclusivity agreements but underscored that transparency remains the key to productive supplier relationships. Krükov advocated for standardized data models and highlighted how blockchain-like systems could help remove the need for blind trust altogether.
John Rich introduced the concept of data clean rooms, controlled environments where partners can access sanitized datasets without compromising ownership or sovereignty. These methods support the same mission we pursue with Logisoft: enabling secure, multi-party collaboration without sacrificing control or compliance.
Future-Proofing Through Governance and Hyper-Automation
Compliance, sovereignty, and AI regulation are not theoretical concerns, they are shaping logistics today. Panelists discussed upcoming legislation, particularly the EU AI Act and rising U.S. state-level privacy laws.
Fietsam called for industry-wide standardization in reporting sustainability and CO2 impact. Krükov stressed the need for international regulation to ensure responsible AI deployment. Rich reminded the audience that platforms must be capable of cloud-to-cloud integrations, automated audit trails, and secure data access layers.
These themes further reinforce Logisoft’s commitment to building a future-ready logistics platform with strong governance, interoperability, and transparency at its core.
Enabling People, Probabilities, and Platforms
An often-overlooked insight from the session centered on the human element. Referencing a conversation with Fabian Fabozzi of Schaeffler, moderators reminded the audience that even the most advanced AI systems require a workforce that is digitally fluent and change-ready. People must be empowered, trained, and engaged to realize the full potential of any digital transformation.
In addition, John Rich pointed to a critical transition happening in forecasting: moving from deterministic models (predicting one outcome) to probabilistic forecasting, which accounts for volatility and multiple future scenarios. This shift enables more resilient planning and can help platforms like Logisoft deliver decision intelligence, not just data reporting.
Rich also touched on the rise of agentic AI, where AI agents work collaboratively to generate insights and take action across workflows. This future vision of intelligent logistics ecosystems aligns with Logisoft’s evolving infrastructure: a digital environment capable of supporting autonomous decision flows while remaining transparent, secure, and governed.
Key Takeaways for Digital Supply Chain Platforms
What does this mean for platform providers and integrators like us?
1. Real-Time Visibility is Foundational
From shipment tracking to customs readiness, systems must surface the right data at the right time to drive fast, coordinated action.
2. AI is Only as Good as the Data Behind It
Accuracy, structure, and consistency are prerequisites for automation, especially in complex multi-stakeholder supply chains.
3. Integration Must Be Scalable and Standardized
While OEM integrations may vary, Logisoft’s goal is to standardize how these connections appear to LSPs, creating an intuitive and efficient workflow regardless of partner.
4. Compliance Cannot Be an Afterthought
Our platform is built with secure access controls, traceability, and modular audit readiness for privacy and regulatory requirements.
5. Trust Is Built Through Transparency and Design
By treating every participant, OEMs, terminals, carriers, forwarders, as a first-class actor in the system, we support transparency and shared accountability.
Data-Driven Collaboration is the New Logistics Standard
One resounding message from the livestream was this: the future of logistics depends on seamless, secure, and intelligent collaboration. Platforms that thrive will be those designed not merely to exchange data, but to align diverse stakeholders around shared, real-time intelligence.
At Logisoft, we see our role as more than a facilitator, we are building the digital infrastructure that enables meaningful, multi-party cooperation. Through standardized integration, governed visibility, and role-based interaction, we are shaping a logistics environment where every actor can contribute effectively to the bigger picture.
We look forward to further exploring these topics and connecting with industry peers at the upcoming Automotive Logistics Digital Strategies Conference in Nashville and again at the global edition in Munich later this year.
