# Electronica 24: Luminovo's Vision for AI in Manufacturing Transforming the Electronics Supply Chain

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-11-27
- Length: 14m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-27-electronica-24-luminovos-vision-for-ai-in-manufacturing-transforming-the-electro

## Summary

Sebastian Schaal, founder and CEO of Luminovo, discusses the company's evolution from a niche software provider to a comprehensive platform for the electronics supply chain, as showcased at Electronica 2024. He explains how Luminovo uses an industry-specific data model and AI agents to help EMS and OEM companies manage strategic sourcing, inventory, and procurement, aiming to eliminate bullwhip effects and improve transparency. Schaal outlines Luminovo's vision to become the global standard for supply chain visibility by 2026, emphasizing partnerships with companies like Sluicebox and CarbonFootball to create an open ecosystem.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-27-electronica-24-luminovos-vision-for-ai-in-manufacturing-transforming-the-electro#t=8) Introduction and Luminovo's Growth
- [2:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-27-electronica-24-luminovos-vision-for-ai-in-manufacturing-transforming-the-electro#t=128) Luminovo's Platform Architecture and Target Audience
- [5:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-27-electronica-24-luminovos-vision-for-ai-in-manufacturing-transforming-the-electro#t=310) AI Applications: From Engines to Autonomous Agents
- [7:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-27-electronica-24-luminovos-vision-for-ai-in-manufacturing-transforming-the-electro#t=470) Solving Supply Chain Disruption and Bullwhip Effects
- [9:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-11-27-electronica-24-luminovos-vision-for-ai-in-manufacturing-transforming-the-electro#t=580) Vision for 2026 and Ecosystem Partnerships

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Luminovo (company)
- Sluicebox (company)
- CarbonFootball (product)
- IPC (company)
- Koh Young (company)

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