A CIO’s View From Gallo: Decision Intelligence, Agentic AI, and the Enterprise Stack

A CIO’s View From Gallo: Decision Intelligence, Agentic AI, and the Enterprise Stack

Gallo, a family-owned, global leader in wine, spirits, malt beverages and ready-to-drink products, is scaling decision intelligence across its operations. In this episode, Gallo Chief Information Officer Robert Barrios joins Fred Laluyaux to share how that journey is unfolding. From faster decision cycles and higher productivity to improved fulfillment and reduced waste, we’ll explore how Gallo is delivering early results and building momentum — and how agentic AI will shape the next phase of innovation. www.aeratechnology.com [https://www.aeratechnology.com/] Gartner Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms [https://www.aeratechnology.com/gartner-magic-quadrant-decision-intelligence-leader/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Description]

Alcon: Transforming Logistics Operations with Decision Intelligence

Alcon, the global leader in eye care, is using decision intelligence to connect and optimize planning, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service — building a more resilient, modern supply chain. In this episode, we explore how Alcon is orchestrating real-time decisions to deliver on the customer promise: dynamically confirming orders and inventory availability, and centrally coordinating scheduling across its logistics network. The result: lower costs, stronger service, improved production reliability, and freed-up working capital. Access the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms report here! [https://www.aeratechnology.com/gartner-magic-quadrant-decision-intelligence-leader] www.aeratechnology.com [https://www.aeratechnology.com/]

Preventing Stockouts at Scale: Inside Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages' Decision Intelligence Journey

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is a subsidiary of Arca Continental — one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is using decision intelligence to help prevent stockouts across a vast, fast-moving supply chain. In this episode, we explore how the team is identifying risks earlier, improving fill rates, reducing costly expedites, and freeing planners to focus on higher-value work. We also look ahead at how Arca Continental plans to scale decision intelligence across its network — and what that will enable in the years ahead. www.aeratechnology.com [https://www.aeratechnology.com/]

Castrol: Scaling Decision Intelligence for Real Results

Castrol is advancing its decision intelligence journey — improving agility, freeing working capital, and strengthening collaboration across its global supply chain. In this episode, Chief Supply Chain Officer JP Lebudel shares how the company is scaling impact, building adoption, and shaping a data-driven culture for the future.  www.aeratechnology.com [https://www.aeratechnology.com/]

Avantor: Building Smarter Life Science Supply Chains with Decision Intelligence

Avantor is beginning its decision intelligence journey — setting the stage to transform how life sciences supply chains operate by rebalancing inventory, streamlining procurement, and strengthening resilience. In this episode, we discuss how the company is building the foundation for adoption and long-term impact. Jared Guckenberger is Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Avantor, where he leads strategic initiatives to optimize inventory, logistics, and procurement across the company’s North American and European operations. With a strong track record in operations and digital transformation, Jared drives improvements in efficiency, risk reduction, and end-to-end decision-making. His leadership helps shift Avantor’s supply chain from reactive modes to proactive, data-informed strategies — connecting tactical execution with long-term value. Previously, Jared held senior roles in supply chain and continuous improvement, leveraging analytics, process reengineering, and cross-functional collaboration. He has also led efforts in advanced planning systems and scenario modeling to support more resilient and dynamic operations. Learn more about Aera [https://www.aeratechnology.com/] Learn more about Decision Intelligence [https://www.aeratechnology.com/what-is-decision-intelligence] Resources: White Papers: Prescription for Excellence: Decision Intelligence in Modern Pharmaceutical Operations [https://meet.aeratechnology.com/e-book/prescription-for-excellence-decision-intelligence-in-modern-pharmaceutical-operations?_gl=1*lxqknu*_gcl_au*MTMzNjA4NDQwLjE3NTcwOTk0NDk.] Transforming the Clinical Trial Journey with Decision Intelligence [https://meet.aeratechnology.com/transforming-the-clinical-trial-journey-with-decision-intelligence?_gl=1*lxqknu*_gcl_au*MTMzNjA4NDQwLjE3NTcwOTk0NDk.]