AI in Operations

Adam Smiarowski

I help operations leaders turn AI into execution — not presentations. 20+ years in global supply chain. Building what actually works.

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20+

Years in Global SC

10+

Business Units

200+

Team Members Led

Adoption Lead

What I Cover

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AI in Planning & S&OE

How to bring AI into demand planning, supply execution and operational decision-making — without breaking what works.

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Data Foundations & Governance

Why every AI project that scaled started with data trust. Master data, KPIs, and one source of truth.

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Bridging Ops & Technology

The conversation between CSCO and CIO that makes or breaks AI adoption. How to align priorities and language.

About

I'm a Global Supply Chain Director with 20+ years in operations transformation. I've built and scaled planning hubs, designed S&OE standards across multiple business units, and led AI adoption from pilot to production in large-scale industrial environments.

I write about what I see from the operations trenches — where AI meets real processes, real data problems, and real decision-makers. No theory. No hype. What actually works.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AI in Operations?

AI in Operations means bringing artificial intelligence into real supply chain processes — demand planning, S&OE, supply execution, and operational decision-making. It's not about building new tech, it's about making existing operations smarter, faster, and more resilient.

Who is Adam Smiarowski?

Adam Smiarowski is a Global Supply Chain Director with 20+ years in operations transformation. He has built and scaled planning hubs, designed S&OE standards across multiple business units, and led AI adoption from pilot to production in large-scale industrial environments.

Why do most AI pilots fail in operations?

Most AI pilots fail because ops leaders outsource the problem definition to IT. AI in operations requires operations people to define the pain, the data context, and the decision logic. Technology teams build the platform — but without ops ownership, pilots die between IT and the shop floor.