About
A bridge between supply chain consulting and academia: former McKinsey partner (emeritus) and professor at the University of Cologne. Known for the view that roughly 70% of supply chain transformations fail because basics are neglected, arguing that master data and core processes come before algorithms; in 2026 he has been a steady voice through podcasts and webinars on AI in planning.
- Former McKinsey partner (emeritus) and professor at the University of Cologne
- Signature view: transformation failures stem from neglected basics — master data and core processes before algorithms
- Focus: supply chain resilience, GenAI planning, and exception management
- Ongoing podcast and webinar output in 2026
Recent output
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The End of Planner Heroics: How AI and Decision Engineering Are Reshaping Supply Chain Planning (webinar)
与 Jeff Metersky 讨论 AI 与决策工程如何重塑供应链规划。主张让规划师从「救火式」人工处理中解脱，聚焦高价值例外决策。
NewPage Associates · 2026-05-26 -
Supply chain transformation: getting the basics right, and GenAI in planning (podcast)
阿利克提出约 70% 供应链转型失败源于忽视基础（主数据、基本流程）而非算法本身。认为 GenAI 在规划中应服务例外管理，而非替代基础流程。
Horizon Solutions Podcast · 2026-01-04
Core standpoints
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2- External The End of Planner Heroics: How AI and Decision Engineering Are Reshaping Supply Chain Planning (webinar) NewPage Associates
- External Supply chain transformation: getting the basics right, and GenAI in planning (podcast) Horizon Solutions Podcast
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