Today on Supply Chain Now, we explore how supply chain leaders are balancing powerful new technologies with the human expertise required to make them work. Featuring insights from Jimmy Sebastian on FourKites’ AI platform Loft, and what it means for real-world operations. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost! Hosts Scott Luton and Rick McDonald unpack the growing convergence of AI automation and workforce strategy across the supply chain landscape. From faster workflow deployment and operational agility to the evolving labor pipeline and the surge in returns fraud, this conversation highlights why success today depends on both smarter tools and stronger people strategies. The discussion emphasizes that digital transformation isn’t replacing humans, it’s redefining how organizations empower them. What you’ll learn by tuning in: How AI workflow platforms are accelerating implementation and operational responsiveness Why human capability building is just as critical as technology investment What Gen Z’s rising interest in skilled trades means for future workforce planning The increasing business impact of fraudulent returns and how technology can help combat it Practical ways leaders can align automation with talent strategy to build resilience If you’re a supply chain, operations, or technology leader trying to scale automation without losing the…

In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Soliva welcomes Jeremy Stalnecker, a Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, to the show. Listen in as Jeremy shares his journey from military service to working with the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps veterans, active duty service members, and first responders deal with trauma. Stalnecker discusses the importance of having a supportive community during the transition from military to civilian life, and the need for veterans to take care of each other. Learn how important it is for veterans to seek help and utilize available resources during their transition period, and so much more.