CxO Insights: Tech & Transformation in ANZ with Cam

Cam Greening: In export-driven economies like Australia and New Zealand, agility and insight are business-critical. Long, complex supply chains and volatile trade environments demand faster, smarter decisions.

AI-powered dashboards and predictive analytics are enabling real-time scenario planning—rerouting shipments, adjusting stock levels, and mitigating risk before disruptions occur. In an era of rapid regulatory change, the ability to pivot intelligently is a competitive advantage.

“They’re rolling it out with care—and with purpose.”Cam Greening: AI adoption is on the rise, but Australian businesses are proceeding thoughtfully. Rather than launching sweeping overhauls, most are deploying AI in stages, prioritizing use cases with clear, measurable returns.

Ethical and regulatory considerations are also guiding adoption. Frameworks like the Australian Privacy Principles are influencing deployment strategies, particularly in highly regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, and public services.

Many businesses are also still modernizing legacy systems, requiring a careful, layered approach to AI integration. Innovation is happening—but on Australia’s own steady, deliberate terms.

Cam Greening: Cloud computing is transforming industries—especially F&B—by enabling scalable production, accurate forecasting, and full traceability. Multi-cloud strategies are gaining traction as a way to build resilience amid ongoing uncertainty.

Cybersecurity remains top-of-mind, with businesses embracing Zero Trust and AI-powered threat detection to protect operations and maintain customer trust. Meanwhile, smart manufacturing powered by IoT is improving machine performance, cold chain deliveries, and reducing waste.

Immersive technologies are also emerging. AR is enhancing product transparency, while VR is streamlining employee training. Edge computing is gaining momentum, allowing real-time decision-making at the factory floor or field level—before problems escalate.

Cam Greening: Fortude’s partnership with one of Australia’s largest F&B manufacturers illustrates the power of smart transformation. Through Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage, the company achieved full supply chain visibility, improved demand forecasting, and near-perfect product traceability. Automation and RPA cut finance cycle times and boosted accuracy to 99%. With Fortest—Fortude’s automated regression testing tool—system upgrades are now faster, smoother, and more cost-effective.

In another case, Fortude supported a ready-meal manufacturer in overhauling its disjointed systems. By expanding its Infor M3 ecosystem, Fortude closed integration gaps, automated procurement and production, and enabled real-time visibility across operations. Smart maintenance modules minimized downtime and unlocked new e-commerce channels.

“The future belongs to those who embrace interconnectivity, environmental intelligence, and human-tech collaboration.”Cam Greening: The coming wave of transformation will be even more profound. Self-Optimizing Supply Networks (SOSNs) will become a reality—AI-powered systems dynamically adjusting logistics and sourcing in response to real-time demand, weather, and geopolitical shifts.

Blockchain-based food provenance platforms will empower consumers with instant insights into sourcing and sustainability. Carbon micro-tax algorithms will embed environmental accountability into daily operations, shaping everything from procurement to production.

Customer experiences will also become more intuitive, with sentiment AI personalizing interactions in real-time. For businesses in ANZ, the message is clear: the future isn’t about reacting to change—it’s about shaping it.