Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. In this episode, Tom Fox visits Anne van de Heetkamp, Vice President of Product Management at Descartes, and discusses global trade compliance and the integration of AI in supply chain management. They discuss Anne’s extensive career in global trade, Descartes’s comprehensive suite of supply chain management tools, and Anne’s specific role in the Global Trade Intelligence pillar. Key topics include the challenges companies face in regulatory compliance, the role of AI in mitigating supply chain disruptions, and the importance of data quality in leveraging advanced technologies for risk management. The conversation spans current automation levels, future AI evolution, and practical approaches to enhancing data transparency and compliance processes within the supply chain framework. Key Highlights: Anne’s Professional Journey Global Trade Intelligence at Descartes Microservices and Data Privacy AI and Supply Chain Disruptions Data Quality Issues in Compliance Future of AI in Supply Chain Management Resources: Anne van de Heetkamp on  LinkedIn Descartes Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn