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In Supply Chain, relationships come first. Learn about the unique Supply Chain Connections that make up the Chain.io partner and customer ecosystem.
Each of us has a unique journey through this industry. In each episode we focus on the individual, learning about how they got into the industry, what made them stay, and how they're overcoming the industry's biggest challenges.
Building Interoperable Supply Chain Solutions with Juan Cora
Supply Chain Connections
32 minutes
2 months ago
Building Interoperable Supply Chain Solutions with Juan Cora
In this episode of Supply Chain Connections, Brian Glick sits down with Juan Cora, founder and CEO of Aquatio Software, to explore the intersection of software innovation, supply chain operations, and the evolving role of AI. Drawing on his decades of experience in warehouse management systems and technology leadership, Juan shares insights into the balance between productized software and service-heavy implementations, the challenges of interoperability, and the importance of designing solutions for the "lowest common denominator" in the supply chain.
Key discussion points include:
* Juan's career journey from consulting to leading WMS development at Manhattan Associates to founding Aquatio
* How AI tools are transforming the speed, ease, and creativity of software development
* The analogy between Roman concrete and today's AI capabilities as a "new building material"
* Why extensibility and configuration matter in supply chain technology design
* The critical role of interoperability in connecting shippers, carriers, brokers, and customers
* Strategies for meeting diverse technology capabilities across supply chain partners
About the guest:
Juan Cora is the founder and CEO of Aquatio Software, where he focuses on democratizing technology and enhancing multi-enterprise collaboration. A recognized thought leader in supply chain logistics, he has worked with Fortune 500 companies to advance digital enablement in fulfillment, transportation, and visibility.
Connect with Juan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-cora-86664639/]
Discover Aquatio Software [http://aquatiosoft.com/]
Connect with Brian [https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansglick/]
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Supply Chain Connections
In Supply Chain, relationships come first. Learn about the unique Supply Chain Connections that make up the Chain.io partner and customer ecosystem.
Each of us has a unique journey through this industry. In each episode we focus on the individual, learning about how they got into the industry, what made them stay, and how they're overcoming the industry's biggest challenges.
