Supply Chain Digital Magazine July 2025 | Page 65

DIEGO FONSECA
MARK WILKINSON
AI IN SUPPLY CHAIN

MEET THE EXPERTS

DIEGO FONSECA

TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT OF INBOUND SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
COMPANY: SOUTHERN GLAZER’ S WINE & SPIRITS
INDUSTRY: BEVERAGE
Diego oversees forecasting, analytics, purchasing and inbound product delivery from suppliers to warehouses, ensuring seamless operations and efficient distribution to Southern Glazer’ s customers.

MARK WILKINSON

That said, even in a space that often leans on legacy and gut instinct, the company is proving that AI has a place – if introduced the right way.
Diego Fonseca, Vice President of Inbound Supply Chain and Logistics at Southern Glazer’ s, explains:“ Everything starts within our own organisation. Implementing AI is a journey that requires not only best fit technology, but most importantly, the right goals and strong change management to be successful,”.
TITLE: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BUSINESS DIVISION UNIT
COMPANY: OPENTEXT INDUSTRY: SOFTWARE
Mark leads the global business unit, overseeing sales and business network operations. By ensuring technology strategy aligns with business objectives, he drives operational excellence and bolsters OpenText’ s expertise in advising clients worldwide.