Our Founding Thesis
A Decade From Now, Supply Chains Will Be Autonomous, Intelligent and Reinvented with AI.
We believe that over the next 10 years, supply chains will become the most AI-transformed function in every global enterprise.
Most industries today are still running supply chains on dated systems, fragmented data, and manual processes that haven't evolved meaningfully in decades. Meanwhile, shifts in consumer behavior, climate risk, and global trade complexity demand real-time decisions, intelligent automation, and resilient infrastructure. That’s where AI comes in.
While there are hundreds of AI startups targeting generic workflow automation, we believe the deepest value of AI will be unlocked by helping enterprises rebuild the backbone of commerce and supply chains using data and intelligence.
And this transformation won’t be driven by off-the-shelf tools alone. It requires co-innovation, deep domain expertise, and AI talent that knows how to turn ambiguity into action.
The Opportunity in front of us is massive, and still mostly untapped
Today, the global supply chain AI market is projected to reach $33.5 billion by 2030. But more importantly, over $1.8 trillion is lost each year due to inventory inefficiencies, delayed fulfillment, inaccurate forecasting, and siloed procurement systems. (McKinsey)
Despite the promise of AI, most companies struggle to even get started:
Only 20% of supply chain leaders report using AI in production.
Over 70% of AI initiatives stall before scaling due to data issues, misaligned ownership, or unclear ROI.
Many are limited to experiments - ChatGPT for internal docs, small POCs, or vendor demos, far from the seismic transformation AI can bring.
The issue isn't lack of interest. C-suite leaders recognize AI as both an existential disruption and a massive opportunity. But few are equipped to actually build and deploy AI systems that work at scale in the complex, messy reality of global supply chains.
The Real Bottleneck is AI-First Supply Chain Talent
Very few teams bring both supply chain depth and AI talent under one roof.
Most enterprises can’t attract or retain engineers and data scientists who want to work on hard technical problems. And even those who do often lack the supply chain insight needed to build systems that actually deliver results in forecasting, procurement, inventory, logistics, or customer experience.
This is where ManoloAI comes in.
ManoloAI: A New Kind of AI Supply Chain Partner
We’re building a firm that bridges the gap between vision and execution.
ManoloAI is a boutique AI and data consulting company helping the world’s leading companies build intelligent, autonomous supply chains. Founded by Priya and Raj, both of whom grew up in tight-knit, purpose-driven communities where we believe in co-innovation, not vendor lock-in. We believe the best outcomes come from solving problems shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients.
Our founding insight came from real conversations while interviewing prospects for a Supply Chain product. Even though they liked our vision for the product they first needed a data strategy, engineering muscle, and AI application thinking. We met them where they were and built a model to scale from there.
Our Model
We deliver a blend of AI advisory + hands-on software + data modernization tailored to our clients’ most valuable supply chain problems. This includes:
AI Roadmapping, Readiness, and Product Strategy
Procurement optimization (pricing, sourcing, inventory rationalization)
Demand forecasting and intelligent replenishment
Workflow automation across supply planning and supplier onboarding
Personalization and marketing AI for commerce experiences
GenAI + structured data integrations for insights and ops
Modern data platforms (lakehouses, APIs, real-time pipelines)
We’ve helped clients:
Increase conversions by 10% through AI-powered customer experience
Reduce operational costs by 28%
Boost supply chain efficiency by 30%
Automate 15% of core workflows in retail and manufacturing
We’re an IBM, Google Cloud and Snowflake Business Partner. Our teams have built the world’s first intelligence model for supply chains.
Why It Matters
We are not chasing trends. We are building long-term value by solving real problems.
Because we work across multiple industries, from Fortune 500 retailers to fashion houses to manufacturing leaders, we see patterns, pain points, and opportunities others miss. And we use that vantage point to constantly refine our approach, co-create solutions, and spark innovation.
Our model lets us:
Go beyond 80% "productized" solutions to build 100% fit-for-purpose systems
Share risk and upside through performance-driven delivery
Develop entrepreneurial, AI-savvy teams that grow alongside client success
Our Mission
To build custom AI solutions that transform global commerce and move the world’s economy forward.
We are purpose-built to help enterprises unlock their most valuable, unsolved supply chain problems through a mix of elite talent, modern technology, and shared ambition.
At ManoloAI, we don’t just consult, we build, we own, we partner, and we deliver.
This is where the future of commerce begins.