2026-10-07 · Virginia Manufacturers Association — 2112 West Laburnum Avenue, Suite 205, Richmond, VA
From Automation to Autonomy: The AI-Powered Future of Supply Chain Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management AI Cohort Event Overview Artificial intelligence is pushing supply chains beyond traditional automation and toward intelligent, connected systems capable of anticipating problems, recommending actions, and optimizing operations in real time. Join AI Ready RVA and the Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management AI Cohort for a practical conversation with Jeremy Codiroli, Vice President of Global Supply Chain at AVI-SPL . AVI-SPL has established itself as a supply chain leader within its industry, using artificial intelligence as a catalyst across logistics, inventory management, trade compliance, sustainability, and operational decision-making. Jeremy will explore where AI is delivering measurable value today, including: Demand forecasting and planning Logistics and freight optimization Procurement and supplier management Inventory visibility and optimization Predictive risk mitigation Sustainability and e-waste management AI-enabled decision support The conversation will also look ahead to the next wave of supply chain innovation, including autonomous decision-making, interconnected AI agents, digital twins, robotics, and predictive supply ecosystems. This is not a conversation about distant possibilities. It is about what leading organizations are implementing now and the capabilities manufacturers, logistics providers, and supply chain leaders will need to remain competitive over the next decade. What You Will Learn Attendees will gain practical insight into: How AI is being applied across modern supply chain operations Where organizations are seeing measurable operational value How predictive systems can improve resilience and decision-making The difference between automation and true operational autonomy How AI agents, robotics, and digital twins may work together What leaders should do now to prepare their people, data, and processes Which human decisions should remain central as systems become more autonomous Who Should Attend This event is designed for professionals working in or alongside: Advanced manufacturing Logistics and transportation Supply chain operations Procurement and sourcing Warehousing and…