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# Charting the Future of Agentic Orchestration

 

TraceLink Executive Council Perspectives

 

 

 

 

 

  
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the foundations of global operations. To understand what lies ahead, members of the TraceLink Executive Council—leaders from across life sciences, healthcare, and consumer goods—shared their perspectives on how agentic technologies are transforming leadership, collaboration, and supply chain strategy.

In the video series below, industry leaders share candid insights on the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption—from redefining the relationship between humans and intelligent agents to scaling digital orchestration across global enterprises. Watch to see how agentic orchestration is transforming operations, innovation, and collaboration across the global supply chain.

- [Meet the Executive Council](#section1)
- [Redefining Leadership and Collaboration in the Age of AI](#section2)
- [Building Trust Between Humans and Intelligent Agents](#section3)
- [Scaling Intelligence Across the Global Enterprise](#section4)
- [The Future of Human–Agent Collaboration](#section5)
- [Lessons Learned on the AI Journey](#section6)
- [Predictions for the Future of AI and Agentic Orchestration](#section7)
- [Guidance for the Next Generation of AI Leaders](#section8)

 

 

## Meet the Executive Council

The TraceLink Executive Council brings together global leaders in operations, technology, and supply-chain innovation who are shaping the next era of agentic orchestration.

![Rita Fisher](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Rita-Fisher.jpg)

#### **Rita Fisher**

EVP, Supply Chain & CIO  
Reynolds Consumer Products



![Sanjay Sarma](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Sanjay-Sarma.jpg)

#### **Sanjay Sarma**

Professor of Mechanical Engineering  
MIT



![Alessandro De Luca](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Alessandro-De-Luca.JPG)

#### **Alessandro De Luca**

Head of Digital Enterprise Solutions & Group CIO  
Merck Group



![Stephanie Pullings Hart](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Stephanie-Pullings-Hart.jpg)

#### **Stephanie Pullings Hart**

Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer   
Nestlé S.A.



![George Llado](/sites/default/files/2025-10/George-Llado.jpg)

#### **George Llado**

Fmr. Senior Vice President & CIO  
Alexion Pharmaceuticals





 

 

## Redefining Leadership and Collaboration in the Age of AI

#### *How leadership mindsets, cross-functional collaboration, and culture must evolve to realize AI’s full potential.*



![](https://play.vidyard.com/6WKkXSDiHYmVmbX5Si91y1.jpg)**How can AI agents help strengthen the partnership between IT and supply chain functions in driving operational resilience?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/NCbE4rWE4SmC2Dpq5SyheD.jpg)**What long-term vision do you have for how agents could help operations leaders transform from efficiency-driven to value-creation-driven?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/qDZYr2nGGMoEnvudgBC8HS.jpg)**What cultural or organizational shifts are needed to make the IT–supply chain relationship more effective in adopting agentic technologies?**







![](https://play.vidyard.com/P5HC3F1SUh2Mdtax46avD9.jpg)**How can CIOs balance visionary AI strategies with the immediate pressures of cost, compliance, and resilience?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/3gGtpdUmZuM4WDfqMttYwJ.jpg)**How should leaders rethink workforce training and skills development as agents take on more decision-making tasks?**





 

 

 

## Building Trust Between Humans and Intelligent Agents

#### *Exploring how organizations can balance automation and human judgment while fostering confidence in agentic systems.*



![](https://play.vidyard.com/Nu1MoZHF4qSE1rXcgvuAYy.jpg)**How do you see the relationship between humans and agents evolving in the workplace, particularly in supply chain operations?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/T3rgqLqrZpxGa1Bxsm5eqE.jpg)**How can agentic orchestration advance quality, safety, and trust in highly regulated supply chains like the one that Nestlé operates?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/gXmmBmCQLibnMGpcv3xyVf.jpg)**What challenges might organizations face in building trust between employees and autonomous agents?**







![](https://play.vidyard.com/Hc9uE4xkFmhhaua4Mp5GZR.jpg)**What lessons from Merck’s digital transformation journey are most relevant for leaders just beginning to explore AI in supply chains?**





 

 

 

## Scaling Intelligence Across the Global Enterprise

#### *How AI agents and digital orchestration are transforming visibility, governance, and responsiveness on a global scale.*


![](https://play.vidyard.com/Nu1MoZHF4qSE1rXcgvuAYy.jpg)**How do you see the relationship between humans and agents evolving in the workplace, particularly in supply chain operations?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/T3rgqLqrZpxGa1Bxsm5eqE.jpg)**How can agentic orchestration advance quality, safety, and trust in highly regulated supply chains like the one that Nestlé operates?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/gXmmBmCQLibnMGpcv3xyVf.jpg)**What challenges might organizations face in building trust between employees and autonomous agents?**







![](https://play.vidyard.com/Hc9uE4xkFmhhaua4Mp5GZR.jpg)**What lessons from Merck’s digital transformation journey are most relevant for leaders just beginning to explore AI in supply chains?**





 

 

 

## The Future of Human–Agent Collaboration

#### *Where and how human expertise and AI decision-making will converge to redefine performance, innovation, and resilience.*



![](https://play.vidyard.com/adRLoYHNMU3HsiVhmmMsAB.jpg)**What roles should humans retain versus delegate to agents in order to get the best of both worlds?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/axigmWTwNm118245UyLUAf.jpg)**What parallels do you draw between past global transformations in food safety/traceability and the journey ahead with AI agents?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/2fRQVxbLFH4nV9UmgHf8R5.jpg)**In healthcare and life sciences, what examples do you foresee where human–agent collaboration could most meaningfully transform supply chain performance?**







![](https://play.vidyard.com/Fbahp4AMXdzStLTbT1Hgfi.jpg)**What role do you believe “agentic orchestrations” will play in enabling cross-industry collaboration beyond life sciences?**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/Tjdtg3dsaEYPrVTaDm3n7b.jpg)**Looking 3-5 years ahead, how would you define success for AI adoption in supply chains across the healthcare ecosystem?**





 

 

 

## Lessons Learned on the AI Journey

#### What is one thing you have learned in your own AI journey that has been surprising to you?



![](https://play.vidyard.com/WtrhQsJzE1K1Hkx5sAa4QV.jpg)**Stephanie Pullings Hart**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/hXC3Q8Q1pJBMY29YwpUG6Y.jpg)**Alessandro De Luca**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/8CF6kHM7PLHC5jX4n8D45k.jpg)**Sanjay Sarma**





 

 

 

## Predictions for the Future of AI and Agentic Orchestration

#### Can you share one prediction you have about the use of AI or agents in the supply chain?



![](https://play.vidyard.com/AHxf7akKFyMbaHb1zdaHf6.jpg)**Alessandro De Luca**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/QaD1AZmyKXXzxryrjRProp.jpg)**Rita Fisher**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/EvbYS9wJVzevzaHC48wFmi.jpg)**Stephanie Pullings Hart**







![](https://play.vidyard.com/GdY2eQYc2HAjazSecdjejq.jpg)**Sanjay Sarma**





 

 

 

## Guidance for the Next Generation of AI Leaders

#### What advice would you offer to IT, business, or supply chain leaders embarking on their own AI journey?



![](https://play.vidyard.com/CaqVfz675XBZcdZxGEseux.jpg)**Rita Fisher**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/SVbSRqR8VgthFDtPp43ev4.jpg)**Sanjay Sarma**



![](https://play.vidyard.com/ZxPccH6GVV9Naucaf6a8M5.jpg)**Stephanie Pullings Hart**







![](https://play.vidyard.com/2WJkQCkGZas8UHYXvCmg5m.jpg)**Alessandro De Luca**





 

 

 

## Ready to learn more?

Watch TraceLink CEO [**Shabbir Dahod’s FutureLink Barcelona 2025 keynote**](/resources/resource-center/futurelink-barcelona-2025-keynote-agentic-orchestration-of-your-end-to-end-supply-chain) to see how TraceLink is leading the way in agentic orchestration and transforming supply chain performance across the life sciences industry. Then [contact us](https://www.tracelink.com/contact-us) to get started with your digitalization journey today[ ](/contact-us).

 

 

 

 
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