Discover how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the transportation and logistics industry with practical insights, real-world examples, and expert advice from top industry leaders. In this episode, host Scott W. Luton discusses the impact of AI and machine learning on transportation and logistics with Andersen Yu, Director of Solutions Engineering and Architecture at Front, Ricky Gonzalez, CEO at Hubtek, and Walter Mitchell, CEO at Tai Software. Listeners will learn about the gradual adoption of AI tools in logistics, critical considerations for seamless integration, and the essential role of human involvement in AI processes. The discussion also tackles common risks, emphasizes the importance of KPIs for tracking effectiveness, and explores how AI can be used for internal and external operational efficiencies. Tune in to gain actionable insights that will help you leverage AI to enhance your supply chain operations.

The current market volatility is making disruptions commonplace, so how can you anticipate and navigate an ever changing landscape? In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Allison Giddens delve deep into the turbulent waters of supply chain management with industry experts Nathan Crocker and Drew Herpich from Nolan Transportation Group (NTG). Nathan Crocker shares his decade of experience in drayage operations, offering invaluable perspectives on strategic decisions, cost understanding, and the significance of diversification in today’s shipment landscape. Drew Herpich, NTG’s Chief Commercial Officer, highlights the essentials of planning capacity and connections at ports, shedding light on how inflation and capital constraints impact shipping decisions. From discussing how to use historical data to predict shipping timelines to the challenges posed by fluctuating interest rates, this episode covers it all. Listen in and also gain insights into the importance of choosing the right partners to handle unpredictability in supply chain dynamics effectively. Prepare for actionable insights that could profoundly impact how you manage logistics and make strategic decisions.