Host Scott W. Luton adapts his weekly Mid-week Market Rundown from social media into today’s Monday Market Rundown podcast episode! Listen in as Scott shares industry news, data, and factoids in today’s episode. Learn more about what’s new in automotive manufacturing, how Walmart’s efforts in making their eCommerce business more efficient are going, what a 40% increase in permits for single family homes means for the housing market, the astronomical price tag the banking industry and others are facing as they face upgrading outdated tech infrastructure, and so much more! Be sure to follow Scott Luton on LinkedIn and Twitter to catch his normal Mid-week Market Rundown!

AI is everywhere in supply chain, but more AI does not always mean better decisions. In this episode, Scott W. Luton and special co-host Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, sit down with Lindsay Azim, Senior Director Analyst for Supply Chain at Gartner, for a forward-looking conversation on how chief supply chain officers can lead into the autonomous business era. Lindsay shares why AI should not be treated as a standalone strategy, but as an enabler tied to a broader vision for the future. She also previews her Gartner Supply Chain Symposium keynote, centered on three priorities for leaders preparing for what comes next: autonomous-ready operations, autonomous-ready intelligence, and an autonomous-ready workforce. They also discuss the risks of AI sprawl, the importance of stronger human-machine partnerships, and why supply chain leaders need to rethink decision-making through a “decision stack” that combines data, knowledge assets, and human judgment. From documenting tribal knowledge to preparing for “job chaos” rather than a job apocalypse, Lindsay and Mike offer practical insight for leaders navigating disruption, workforce change, and the rising role of versatile talent.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mike Griswold, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and…