This niche is highly exposed to AI disruption because it relies heavily on structured data analysis, repeatable optimisation models, and deterministic logic. AI is already strong in demand forecasting, routing optimisation, and scenario simulation. Deliverables are often reports, models, and recommendations, which AI can automate at scale. However, human consultants retain defensibility in areas such as contextual judgment, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, and interpreting trade-offs between cost, risk, and resilience.