In this episode, I interviewed Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, about risk management in supply chains. Brandon shares his extensive experience in tech and risk management, highlighting his role in transforming Exiger’s innovation process and managing compliance post-financial crisis.
Exiger’s technology focuses on supply chain visibility, leveraging AI and proprietary data to map and manage risks. Brandon also discussed three key trends: trade warfare impacts, interconnected supply chains, and value chain competition. Success stories include saving $500 million in fraud prevention during COVID-19 and enabling cost savings through direct and embedded spend programs. Future plans involve simplifying risk management and improving supplier collaboration.
Connect with the Guest:
Brandon Daniels is the CEO of Exiger, where he is pioneering the development and scaling of innovative AI applications to address complex supply chain challenges for Fortune 500 companies and over 50 customers across government agencies and the Defense Industrial Base. The seasoned tech executive has been called upon by the world’s most influential organizations to tackle high-profile crises, navigate complicated risk environments, and respond to urgent business problems with cutting-edge technology, ranging from the mid-2000s financial markets regulatory overhaul to supply chain management for the COVID-19 Joint Acquisition Task Force.
Prior to Exiger, Brandon served as President of Clutch Group and Vice President of CPA Global. Throughout his career, he has appeared in virtually every major business outlet, including CNBC, Fox Business, Financial Times, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
Highlights & Show Notes:
- [01:09] 22-year journey in tech, scaling billion-dollar businesses, driving AI-driven compliance solutions, and managing risk in industries like finance, pharma, and supply chain
- [06:21] What makes Exiger unique from other players in the risk management space
- [11:27] Understanding trade warfare— the impact of shifting tariffs, export control bans, and how to design resilient supply chains amidst trade tensions
- [14:23] Recognizing supply chain interconnectedness— the growing risk of cyber threats and the digitalization of supply chains affecting logistics and communication
- [16:06] Value chain competition— industries competing for the same raw materials, impacting costs, sustainability, and ESG goals
- [17:53] Early AI investments, the increase in AI adoption, and the use of both proprietary and open-source AI models to improve supply chain management and ensure reliable predictions
- [22:45] AI’s growing accuracy and adoption in supply chains
- [24:58] Case studies on how the platform helps customers save costs, improve compliance, manage risk, and accelerate supply chains.
- [28:18] How a customer avoided disruption with the help of early alerts from the platform’s predictive capabilities.
- [32:51] Platform improvements— focusing on filtering irrelevant supply chain alerts, prioritizing issues like delivery, pricing, and compliance, while simplifying risk management.[37:17] Simplifying risk management by integrating an app-like infrastructure that provides key information on supply chain events and allows users to prioritize actions based on severity.
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About the Host:
A great conversation with Brandon Daniels! I am your host, Andrei Palamariu, Founder of Supplify and Head of Innovation at Alcott Global. At Supplify, we connect the supply chain tech ecosystem via a digital platform. We match corporations with top tech companies to solve their supply chain and logistics challenges. If there is anything tech in the supply chain, contact me.
Alcott Global provides executive search solutions for key positions at all pillars of end-to-end value chains, from general management to overall supply chain operations, including executive and non-executive board roles.
Recently, we brought together 80 C-level executives from multinational companies to connect, collaborate, and innovate on a forum focused on business value creation at Makers & Movers.
Yearly, at the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, we celebrate and award the Top 30 Leaders in Supply Chain who push for excellence and inspire the future of the industry through exceptional leadership and operational excellence.
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