Next-Generation Supply Chain Strategy: AI, Hybrid Cloud, and Process Innovation at Scale

Sathish Krishna Anumula is a Senior Enterprise and Business Architect and Enterprise Business Strategist who leads complex digital supply chain transformations across manufacturing, high‑tech, and medical device sectors in the U.S. At IBM, he helps Fortune‑class organizations modernize mission‑critical systems with hybrid cloud, containers & Kubernetes (OpenShift), Artificial Intelligence, DevSecOps, and end‑to‑end observability, while responsibly introducing Generative AI and exploring Quantum use cases where they deliver measurable value.

With 22+ years spanning IBM, Siemens Digital Factory, Microsoft R&D, Sathish combines strategy with execution. Earlier in his career, he introduced Design‑SCOR at Microsoft—integrating product design with supply chain—and architected a Supplier Collaboration platform at Siemens adopted by Tier‑1s to accelerate product development, reduce costs and time to market. His leadership consistently delivers improvements in deployment velocity, reliability (lower MTTR), and total cost of ownership.

A recognized client advocate and continuous learner, Sathish is a Distinguished Fellow at Soft Compute Research Society, Honorary Member at Sigr Member, frequent keynote speaker, and judge for global technology conferences and innovation programs. He has authored 30+ peer‑reviewed publications, contributed to academic textbooks, and filed patents in AI and advanced computing. Within IBM, he’s been honored for outstanding customer success and for championing next‑generation technologies that translate into real‑world business outcomes.