Bristlecone

A visionary leader whose impact extends far beyond business — shaping industries, communities, and the future of innovation. Anand Mahindra, wishing you a very happy birthday, from all of us at Bristlecone. #MahindraRise #Bristlecone #Leadership #Inspiration

Bristlecone Flash – April | Big moments. Bigger impact. From gearing up for SAP Sapphire 2026 to celebrating wins across CSR, employee experience, and global recognition—it’s been a month of strong momentum at Bristlecone. We’re also asking an important question: Is your supply chain ready for constant disruption? Here’s a quick look at what’s shaping our journey: https://lnkd.in/gikSwMiR #Bristlecone #SupplyChain #Newsletter #WhitePapers #Blogs #Events #SupplyChainTrends #IndustryInsights #CaseStudy

AI isn’t the challenge anymore—trust is. At Bristlecone, we’ve spent years building AI use cases, running pilots, and working through real-world applications with our clients. What’s become clear is that the real value of AI isn’t in building models—it’s in how outcomes are understood, trusted, and acted on. This means creating visibility and transparency into decisions, and more importantly, aligning organizations to trust and use those outcomes effectively. That’s where the real shift is happening. Learn more about how we can help your organization. Meet us at Booth #356: https://lnkd.in/gwUb3ESJ Robert Kalbach, Lakshmanan Chidambaram, Michael Leen, Raja Balakrishnan, Ashok Y, Deborah Hamilton, Gururaj Parvati, Manish Nair, Vivek Mangal, Prakash Narayanan, Anjan Sen, Gordon Folz, Amit Maheshwari, Mangesh Panat. #Bristlecone #SupplyChain #SupplyChainInnovation #AI #SupplyChain #DigitalTransformation

AI in supply chains is moving from hype to real outcomes. At ServiceNow Knowledge 2026, the focus is clear—productivity, smarter decisions, and resilient operations powered by AI and automation. Bristlecone will be there—bringing practical ways to turn AI-first strategies into measurable value across planning, sourcing, and logistics. Let’s talk about what this means for you. Schedule a meeting with our team:: https://lnkd.in/gKDAsNMn Amir Khan and Sheshu Panga. #Bristlecone #SupplyChain #SupplyChainInnovation #AI #ServiceNowKnowledge #DigitalTransformation

We’re proud to share that Bristlecone is a finalist in the Large-Scale Transformation category at the Change Awards 2026. This recognition highlights our work in driving enterprise-wide transformation across complex, global environments—bringing together people, processes, and technology to deliver meaningful outcomes. We’re honored to be among the finalists. Jennifer Chew, Priya Jain Doshi. #Bristlecone #SupplyChain #ChangeAwards #Transformation #Recognition #DigitalTransformation

Great to have Dhaval Buch connect with our Dallas team this week, along with Lakshmanan Chidambaram (CTL). As Chairman of the Board, Dhaval, brings a valuable perspective—reflected in conversations spanning delivery, customer realities, capability building, and where the organization is headed. What stood out was the energy and openness in the room—people coming together, engaging, and sharing their views. These interactions matter. They ground thinking and reinforce the importance of staying close to teams and their perspectives. Thank you to everyone who joined. Ramji Mani, Padam Pandit, Sudhi Ranganathan. #Bristlecone #Leadership #LifeAtBristlecone #LeadershipConnect

At this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™, the focus is clear: navigating complexity, building resilience, and translating AI into real, measurable business value. That shift—from strategy to execution—is where organizations are seeing real differentiation. At Bristlecone, we’re part of that journey—working with enterprises to connect transformation to outcomes that deliver in real-world operations. If you’re in Orlando, join us to exchange perspectives, compare what’s working, and see how leading organizations are turning transformation into action. Book time with our team: https://lnkd.in/gYeCmvXt Ramji Mani, Jennifer Chew, Deborah Hamilton, Brian Freymann, Tilak Dharmaraj. #Bristlecone #SupplyChain #SupplyChainInnovation #Gartner #GartnerSCS #DigitalTransformation #AI #Transformation

As global investor perspectives on India evolve, the conversation is shifting beyond growth to resilience, consistency, and long-term value creation. At the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026, our CEO Lakshmanan Chidambaram will be part of this dialogue—bringing a supply chain perspective to India’s evolving role in global investment strategies. We look forward to the session on “Global Investors’ View: India.” #Bristlecone #SupplyChain #MilkenGlobalConference #India #SupplyChain #Investment

Celebrating excellence that sets the benchmark. What does it take to get there? Consistency. Drive. Results. The Owl Award—our most prestigious recognition—was awarded to Prakash Narayanan for the last financial year, recognizing outstanding sales performance and a relentless focus on delivering impact. Well deserved. Hard earned. Michael Leen. #Bristlecone #SupplyChain #SalesExcellence #Leadership #Recognition

At SAP Sapphire, one theme is hard to miss—AI. But beyond the buzzwords, it really comes down to this: aligning AI with business goals to drive real outcomes. At Bristlecone, that’s where we focus—turning AI from concept into tangible impact across the supply chain. If you’re at Sapphire, meet our team to see how organizations are actually putting AI to work. Book a meeting with us: https://lnkd.in/gvr7mnwR Robert Kalbach, Trevor Smith, Madhu Narasimhan, Dave Leong, Nicole Walkerwicz, Lakshmanan Chidambaram, Padam Pandit, Pravin Pande, Ramji Mani, Rajesh Kalra, Michael Leen, Raja Balakrishnan, Ashok Y, Deborah Hamilton, Gururaj Parvati, Manish Nair, Vivek Mangal, Prakash Narayanan, Anjan Sen, Gordon Folz, Amit Maheshwari, Mangesh Panat, #Bristlecone #SupplyChain #SupplyChainInnovation #SAPSapphire2026