Steve Rowntree

Partner

"With continued economic uncertainty and increasing global competition, supply chain optimization has never been more important in achieving an efficient, profitable business - and for gaining competitive advantage.
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Steve has over 20 years of experience spanning the full supply chain, from product management to manufacturing and distribution. With a strong emphasis on change management, he has educated, coached, and driven major business excellence implementations, which have realized multi-million dollar savings.

As an Oliver Wight Partner, Steve has a focus on continuous improvement and lean principles to ensure clients realize their full potential and achieve major, sustainable process improvements.

Implementing Oliver Wight’s Integrated Business Planning and Supply Chain Optimization methodology, Steve helps companies reduce inventory, increase efficiency, and improve customer service.

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The perils of blind trust in AI – why human accountability must not be automated away

Ensuring oversight is critical as AI becomes increasingly integrated into critical business functions. A recent case involving Air Canada’s chatbot highlights the risks of over-reliance on AI without proper governance and transparency.