UPDATE: The OMP REAL Conference 2025 in Miami, held on November 18-19, 2025, is redefining the future of supply chain planning with groundbreaking insights into human-AI collaboration. Global leaders from major corporations gathered to explore how agentic AI and decision-centric planning are creating impactful changes across industries.
At the forefront of discussions, OMP showcased its advanced AI orchestration framework, UnisonIQ, designed to enhance decision-making speed and accuracy in supply chains. This pivotal event has immediate relevance for supply chain executives looking to adapt to today’s fast-changing market dynamics.
Key takeaways from the conference included compelling case studies from leaders in the field. Executives from AstraZeneca detailed their successful implementation of Unison PlanningTM, which has significantly increased agility in their global operations. Beiersdorf highlighted how AI-driven insights are transforming their planning processes, enabling more effective decision-making. Meanwhile, Eastman presented their strategy of integrating sustainability into core planning, balancing business performance with environmental objectives.
Other notable contributions came from Kraft Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, and Land O’Lakes, emphasizing the critical role of collaboration and innovation in building resilient supply chains. These insights underscore a pressing need for organizations to leverage technology in the face of market volatility.
The conference, themed ‘REAL – Real expertise. Real solutions. Real results,’ featured keynote speaker Kevin O’Marah, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer at Zero100. He delivered impactful insights on the transformative potential of agentic and autonomous AI in redefining planner roles and enhancing supply chain resilience.
OMP’s innovation hub, the Unison Plaza, provided live demonstrations of Unison PlanningTM and its functionalities, including Unison Companion, an AI assistant. These tools are designed to deliver continuous visibility, agility, and collaboration across end-to-end supply chains.
Strategic partners such as Microsoft Azure, Rulex, Nulogy, EY, Deloitte, and Bluecrux showcased their innovations, highlighting the importance of ecosystem collaboration in accelerating digital transformation across industries.
Paul Vanvuchelen, CEO of OMP, stated, “Our customers are at the forefront of supply chain innovation. Through human-AI synergy, they are redefining global supply chains with measurable impacts across efficiency, service, and resilience.” This commitment to innovation was a focal point of the conference, reflecting the urgent need for companies to adapt and thrive.
As supply chain leaders absorb these insights, the immediate next steps involve integrating these technologies into their operations to remain competitive in an increasingly complex market. The clear message from the OMP REAL Conference is that the future of supply chain planning is here, and it is powered by human-AI collaboration.
For those looking to keep pace with the rapidly evolving landscape of supply chain management, the developments shared at the OMP conference are not to be missed.
