The Buzz: The Importance of Generative AI in Today’s Business

  In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa sit down with Mike Griswold from Gartner to dig into some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the supply chain today. They discuss what we learned from the 2024 holiday shopping season, the growing problem of returns, and how AI is changing the game when it comes to managing risk. Karin and Mike also share their thoughts on why respect matters more than ever in keeping teams engaged and what supply chain leaders can do to prepare their people for the future. It’s a conversation packed with practical advice on building stronger, smarter supply chains and staying ahead in a world that’s always changing.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Joshua Miranda,   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch on YouTube Connect with Mike Learn more about Gartner Learn more about our hosts   Want more Supply Chain Now? We know you can’t get enough Supply Chain Now! Don’t miss a single episode, livestream, or webinar: Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes…

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler.ai, for a conversation on how agentic AI is transforming the supply chain—from automating warehouse orchestration to enabling real-time decision-making across complex networks. Together, they explore what agentic AI really means, how it differs from traditional AI applications, and why now is the time for supply chain leaders to take action. Keith shares how AutoScheduler is already delivering measurable impact for companies like PepsiCo and Frito-Lay, improving service levels and productivity without replacing existing systems like WMS or TMS. Jake offers firsthand insight into how these intelligent systems reduce operational volatility and eliminate the bullwhip effect across siloed processes. The discussion highlights the importance of data readiness, change management, and thoughtful pilot execution. Join us for a conversation that addresses many common AI misconceptions and outlines a pragmatic path forward.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jake Barr, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch NOW on YouTube Connect with Keith Moore Learn more about AutoScheduler.ai The Agentic…