The transition from legacy systems to a modern supply chain is a shift towards agentic, governed execution.
Most enterprises continue to rely on core ERP and transport management systems because they contain years of operational logic and business processes.
Modern supply chains, however, require decisions to be made in environments that change by the minute.
Agentic orchestration provides a way to connect planning with execution. By continuously sensing conditions across the network and taking action in response, these systems allow routing, carrier allocation, and capacity decisions to adapt in real time whilst existing systems remain in place.
Governance is equally important. Businesses need visibility into how decisions are made, clear operational guardrails, and defined points for human intervention. These controls create the trust required to deploy AI across critical supply chain processes.
Leading organisations are introducing agentic orchestration in areas where operational friction is highest, then expanding adoption as confidence grows. The result is a supply chain designed to respond continuously to changing conditions, rather than one that relies on periodic planning cycles.
Nishith Rastogi
CEO and co-Founder, Locus
About Nishith Rastogi
Nishith Rastogi is the CEO and co-founder of Locus, where he leads global strategy, innovation, and product development. Before founding Locus, Nishith worked at Amazon, developing algorithms to combat credit card fraud, and created RideSafe, a real-time route deviation app designed to improve women’s safety.
About Locus
Locus‘ mission is to simplify logistics decision-making with deep-tech solutions. It is a provider of choice for Retail, FMCG/CPG, and other industries to drive efficiency, consistency, and transparency in their logistics operations.
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