In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton visits the story of three leaders that had a profound impact in their communities and in industry. But many folks may not be very familiar with Wilma Mankiller, Edwin Hubble & Rose Knox. Take a listen to this week’s episode & learn more about why these three individuals & their contributions were critical to humanity & our march forward.
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En este episodio de Supply Chain Now en Español, Sofía Rivas conversa con Adrián Trucios, CEO de Airbag, sobre un tema urgente pero poco visibilizado: la crisis cultural en la industria del transporte. Hoy en día los conductores en México y otros países de Latinoamérica viven una realidad muy obscura detrás del volante. Algo que todos sabemos, pero que pocos estamos activamente cambiando. En Airbag, Adrián y su equipo buscan, por medio de la gamificación, cambiar los incentivos perversos y evitar que los operadores lleguen al límite. Airbag es el primer software de recursos humanos para transportistas que te demuestra que cuidar al conductor es cuidar tu negocio. Si trabajas en logística, transporte o cadena de suministro, tienes que escuchar esto. ¿Aún no te has suscrito a nuestra página en Youtube? https://bit.ly/SCNE_YouTube ¿Quieres mantenerte al tanto de nuestros episodios, invitados, eventos, y más? https://bit.ly/SCNE_Newsletter ¿Ya nos sigues en LinkedIn? https://bit.ly/SCNE_LinkedIn
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Unveiling Supply Chain Innovation: Deep Dive and Expert Perspectives
Innovation and disruption are constants in the supply chain game. In this episode, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, alongside special guests Greg Buzek from IHL Group and Vignesh Balasubramanian from Microsoft, dive deep into the pivotal role of generative AI in revolutionizing supply chain management. Understand the significant inefficiencies in current transportation logistics, with over 50% of trucks less than half full, and how AI can turn this challenge into a substantial efficiency gain. Our experts share real-world applications from Microsoft, highlighting AI’s role in enhancing planning and forecasting capabilities, adapting to changing data, and optimizing logistics to cut costs and improve delivery times. Vignesh’s personal anecdotes from the COVID-19 pandemic illustrate the importance of preparedness and strategic adaptation in the face of geopolitical and weather-related disruptions. Looking toward the future, we discuss strategies like nearshoring, the lasting impact of supply chain disruptions on inflation and consumer experiences, and the critical importance of maintaining clean and ready data for AI optimization. Gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and a compelling call to action to embrace AI-driven innovations to stay competitive in today’s volatile market.