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AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 33 The Second Pillar: Data AssessmentJoin us for the second pillar of the AI Implementation Framework: Data Assessment! For those following along, be sure and reach out if you'd lke to receive tools!2025-04-1319 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisoded 32 The First Pillar One: Data InfrastrucureWe've introduced a data framework of 4 key pillars in prepping for a ML implementation. This episode is about the first pillar, data infrastructure.2025-02-0315 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 31 Introducing an AI Implementation Framework for DistributorsReady to move on an AI implementation, but not sure how to start? On this episode, we provide you with a framework to help you get started. In a series of upcoming episodes, we'll walk you through the five pillar framework step by step. 2024-12-2513 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 30 Supply Chain Complexities: Where are we?Our guest is Matthew Ringman, an experienced supply chain expert in in the aerospace manufacturing industry. He shares a wealth of information coming from his work in the industrial distribution space! Enjoy!2024-10-1735 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 29 Alex Townes and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a (cough, cough) Hey This is a Family Show!Upon graduation, Alex Townes joined a company called Anixter that was later bought by Wesco. Alex shares his journey with us and day to day offering insights on the career path and opportunities in Industrial Distribution. Listeners are in for a treat!2024-10-0937 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 28 Author & Sales Engineering Process Thought Leader Justin Roff-MarshAre you ready for radical ideas to get radical change? We're talking double-digit growth kind of radical change for your industrial business! If so, we have the show for you! In Episode 28 Author & Sales Engineering Process Thought Leader, Justin Roff-Marsh shares concepts to get you there from his book, The Machine: A Radical Approach to the Design of the Sales Function. Justin has been helping businesses grow for over three decades at Ballistix, and we promised you'll enjoy this conversation. Once you see it, you can't unsee it! You can find Justin at https://ballistix.com/ and...2024-05-2238 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 27: 7 Notable AI FailuresThere are already countless cases of AI gone wrong, many of which we've covered on the show. Today, we look at 7 AI breakpoints. Some of them will surely surprise you. Maybe AI is already more like humans that we thought. What do you think? Show Notes: Choi's article: https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-failures Erik Larsen's book: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674278660 Playbook: https://haas.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/UCB_Playbook_R10_V2_spreads2.pdf Database mentioned on other episode: https://incidentdatabase.ai/ AIAAIC: https://www.aiaaic...2024-04-1932 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 26 Ethical Foundation & Benefits of AIXGovernments and AI Companies are crafting legal frameworks that will shape the future of AI. It's important that business leaders understand the ethical foundations of these conversations and work toward explainable AI (AIX). In this episode Lee identifies five steps to help leaders grapple with the ethical foundations and then highlights five benefits that companies can obtain from the effort and need to use explainable AI from McKinsey's article "Why Businesses Need Explainabile AI and How to Deliver it. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/why-businesses-need-explainable-ai-and-how-to-deliver-it 2024-03-2632 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 25 Bobby Katoli with CERES Goes the Distance to Improve the Supply ChainHow far are you willing to go for an amazing cup of joe? Regardless of your answer, we're willing to bet that today's guest can best you on that quest. Bobby Katoli's journey for great coffee took him all the way down to South America where he braved harsh elements as well as the dangerous drug cartels even stowing away for days in cargo ships. Along the way, he not only found the key to preserving the quality of the "nectar of the gods," he also found a way to improve the supply chain using AI. Join...2024-02-1930 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 24 Cameron Johnson on How AI Deepens Connection to Customers in Marketing and SalesOn this week's episode, we sit down with Cameron Johnson, Vice President of Marketing at Fierce Inc. to discuss how AI is transforming our ability to deepen the customer connection. Connect and follow Cameron at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-johnson-9b32497b/2024-02-1550 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 23 How to Rev Your E-Commerce EnginesAI driven recommendation engines and hyperpersonalization are not just for Amazon and their consumers any more. Incorporating these tools into your distributor's e-commerce initiatives will make sure that your engines are revved and ready to hum maximizing results. Show Notes: Gartner's Peer Insights Magic Quadrant for Personalization https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/personalization-engines 2024-02-0116 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 22 Swift Action is Just for Pop StarsIn this episode Lee discusses the largest executive order of all time, the FTC's (anti-trust related?) inquiry, and the swift action of Tay-Tay's swifties when the X-rated, dark side of AI deep faked on the beloved pop star. Show Notes: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/30/the-taylor-swift-deepfake-debacle-was-frustratingly-preventable/ https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2024-01-30/these-states-have-banned-the-type-of-deepfake-porn-that-targeted-taylor-swift https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/30/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-on-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence/ https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/01/ftc-launches-inquiry-generative-ai-investments-partnerships 2024-02-0119 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 21 Try Hugging FaceIn this episode, we discuss the contributions and value of Hugging Face. Give them a try! Show notes: huggingface.co/2024-01-3020 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 20 At the Port: Where's My Stuff and Where's My Crime?On this episode, Tara and Lee examine the ongoing port congestion and discuss causes and potential solutions for easing flow across the supply chain using blockchain and other technology upgrades. We also provide an "academic" reminder about the limitations of the technology that is expediting our work by calling our attention to our ethical obligation to review information and weed out erroneous and flawed data in every case.2024-01-2938 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 19 Disclose AI Use or Go to Jail? Do Not Pass Go and Do Not Collect $200?In this episode of AI in Supply, we discuss a couple of examples where the use of AI has destroyed trust. We also discuss findings of public opinion on that. You may be surprised to learn just what those are. Do you agree with the findings we present here? Let us know! Show Notes: https://selkiecollection.com/collections/home-is-where-the-heart-is https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/19/selkie-founder-defends-ai-collection-kimberley-gordon-valentines-day/ https://futurism.com/sports-illustrated-ai-generated-writers 2024-01-2518 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 18 Mother & Daughter on Influencing Future Women LeadersEpisode 18 Is a special episode of AI in Supply's Wednesday Women as Tara interviews her own mother about her experience and career working in supply chain. We hope you enjoy this "like mother, like daughter" episode. Please share how your mother has influenced your life journey to become a strong, successful woman. 2024-01-2423 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 17 Amazon's Latest Home Offering & the AI Incident DatabaseIn this episode, Tara shares how Amazon is encouraging AI creation for your home, and Lee shares information about the AI Incident Database. We encourage you to give them a look, and try them. We'd also enjoy hearing back from you on your thoughts. Particularly, what would you recommend if you were in charge and could decide the best way to manage AI development? Please tell us here on our Spotify page, or let us know on the LinkedIn Page or Twitter @AIinSupply. Show notes: https://www.zdnet.com/article/some-fire-tv-users-can-now-simply-ask-alexa-to-create-ai-generated-images/ https://incidentdatabase...2024-01-2314 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 16 Flight Risk at Boeing and Rogue Robots at TeslaOn Episode 16, we discuss the impact of the Boeing safety issues on the supply chain and consumer travel as well as the importance of safety in manufacturing processes by looking at the report of the "robot going rogue" at Tesla. Show notes: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/faa-says-it-will-increase-oversight-of-boeing-and-audit-737-max-9-production/3191853/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/faa-recommends-door-plug-inspections-boeing-model-midair-alaska-blowou-rcna134986 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12869629/Tesla-robot-ATTACKS-engineer-companys-Texas-factory-violent-malfunction-leaving-trail-blood-forcing-workers-hit-emergency-shutdown-button.html 2024-01-2215 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 15 Find your perfect ChatBot Agent in the ChatGPT StoreIn this episode, learn more about the ChatGpt Store, its purpose and then log in to explore the ways that you can participate in the democratization of AI. Find a customized bot for your every need, or create your own and monetize it today! 2024-01-1917 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 14 AI provides real accessibility to people suffering from impairmentsIn this episode we cover Whissp and GyroGlove innovations and how they benefit people suffering with voice impairment and parkinson's disease respectively. Tara shares her journey on learning from failure. https://whispp.com/ https://gyrogear.co/2024-01-1926 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 13 Two Trailblazers in the AI and Tech SpaceIn this episode, we highlight the world changing contributions of Dr. Fei Fei Li and Dr. Daphne Koller. 2024-01-1820 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 12 AI for communication, forecasting and inventory management and the $3000 dollar water "bottle"In this episode, we consider several opportunities to use AI in the supply chain to improve communication processes, inventory management and demand forecasting. Oh, and ICYMI, fighting for the Stanley cup is not just for hockey players anymore! We discuss how AI is relevant to big box retailer Target and the Stanley cup that's causing quite the stir there! Show notes: https://fortune.com/2024/01/08/what-is-stanley-cup-why-target-starbucks-fighting-gen-z-millennials-tiktok/ Tools we encourage you to try out (all for free): https://trello.com/ https://www.copy.ai/ https://www.grammarly.com/ 2024-01-1626 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisdode 11 ChatGPT calls a lid, and the ChatGPT Store is open and offering romance bots.In this episode of Monday mishaps, we sandwich our concern about Houthi attacks impacting the vital operations of the Suez Canal for supply chain between tales of ChatGPT calling a lid on work and how the ChatGPT store offers personalized companionship bots. Show notes: Arwa Mahdawi US columnist for the Guardian. She is the author of Strong Female Lead. Twitter @ArwaM ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/12/chatgpt-problems-lazy⁠ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/13/ai-girlfriend-chatbots?ref=upstract.com 2024-01-1527 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 10 Friday FAQs Is Super AI Our Last Invention? A Framework to Evaluate the Question.In this Episode of AI In Supply we discuss framework for evaluating the basic models of AI using a basic framework of four models. Maybe AI hasn't come as far as we think! Or has it? Find out on #FridayFAQs #AISupplyPodcast #AIBanter #AIChat #SupplyChainMagic #Distribution #FridayFAQs Show notes for article discussed: Linkedin page https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-in-supply/posts/ @ainsupply on X and Insta https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/tip/4-main-types-of-AI-explained 2024-01-1224 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 9: AI Can Help Us Improve Health OutcomesIn this episode, Tara & Lee discuss some of the ways that AI is already (1) improving health outcomes via earlier and more accurate cancer detection, (2) supporting the bee population (see: World Bee Project), (3) improve predictions of weather castrophes. Some states like Texas do in fact offer tax breaks if you would like to be a bee-keeper. Shownotes: https://www.bee-mindful.com/ag-exemptions https://mountainsweethoney.com/state-guide-for-beekeeper-tax-breaks/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/06/22/10-wonderful-examples-of-using-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-good/?sh=4aa263472f95 #ThankfulThursday #AISupplyPodcast #AIBanter #AIChat #SupplyChainMagic #Distribution #SavetheBees 2024-01-1120 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 8: Lee & Tara on Being the Only Women in the RoomOn this episode of AI in Supply, Lee & Tara talk a bit about how they got here often being the only women in any given room during their careers, because it's Wednesday Women and important. We also discuss the awesome career path for those interested in #AI #SupplyChain and #Industrial #Distribution Wherever you are in life or career, please share your thoughts in our Spotify AI in Supply show poll today. POLL: What do you find is the hardest challenge for women? We also made a place for you to share deeper thoughts...2024-01-1021 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 1: Why AI in Supply Chain: Empowering Change Through Disruptive InnovationMeet your hosts. Connect with us. Let us know what you think and how the show can evolve to best meet your needs and interests.2024-01-0915 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 2: To Regulate or Not to Regulate That's the Jazzy QuestionWelcome disruptors! In this episode, a fundamental question relates to regulation of AI, often borne out of expressions of concerns for safety and we touch on how AI can be used in educational settings, while still upholding performance standards. Please let us know what you think either in your comments and or by taking our poll! 2024-01-0920 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 3: Holiday Chat and our First Women WednesdayIn today's show we will discuss some of the basic AI tools, and our experience using them as we launched this show. We will also bring you some holiday fun chat. And best of all, it's time for 👏#WednesdayWomen🎉🥳and we want you all there. Life is more wonderful because our women listeners are in our lives and enrich our experience. In today's AI In Supply created and hosted by Lee Allison and Tara Boneta we'll introduce you to new 🚚movers and shakers 🧂 in the AI and Supply Chain space you might not know much about! Hope you will join in our con...2024-01-0920 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 4: The Sexy Career of Industrial Distribution & Supply Chain & Female MentorshipTara & Lee continue their introductory week of the podcasts with brief discussions about where they'd like to take our listeners. In this episode we talk about how everyone promotes Industrial Distribution and Supply Chain to women as a super sexy career choice! PSYCH! Ok, so no one said that, ever, and we pose the question why not? These are fantastic career opportunities for women. We talk about mentorship and how women can really have influence in the space. We also have a lot of fun talking about some of the AI tools our listeners shared with us. Specifically these...2024-01-0916 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 7: Get Professional Headshots on the Cheap and Automate Tasks like a NinjaToday on TryitOutTuesday, Tara & Lee discuss prompt engineering and using questions to get better answers. Tools mentioned in this episode are a great headshot generator at ProfilePicMaker https://pfpmaker.com/headshot You can also get a free trial of the work automation tool at https://www.workato.com/. And don't forget the free trial of Hubspot CRM, which we can't say enough great things about! https://www.hubspot.com/products/crm 2024-01-0920 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 6: Monday Mishaps on the Ongoing Chip Shortage and the poor chatbot performance in car sales and legal briefsOn this week's episode of Monday Mishaps, Tara and Lee discuss separate AI gone wrong incidents on the international, legal, and business levels. Join us for a bit of amusement with a large dose of caution. Show notes: https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-launching-semiconductor-supply-chain-review-boost-national-security-2023-12-21/ https://www.businessinsider.com/car-dealership-chevrolet-chatbot-chatgpt-pranks-chevy-2023-12 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/29/nyregion/michael-cohen-ai-fake-cases.html 2024-01-0822 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 5: The Psychologist is inIn this episode, we discus why Microsoft thinks the world needs a new co-pilot key. We also learn that young people are falling big for the Psychologist, while Meta's Yann LeCunn reminds us why we should be worried about who controls AI. Here are the show notes links: https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-knows-instagram-is-toxic-for-teen-girls-company-documents-show-11631620739 https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2024/01/04/introducing-a-new-copilot-key-to-kick-off-the-year-of-ai-powered-windows-pcs/ https://x.com/ylecun/status/1741856782216040613?s=10&t=bXuQugc4tHNf7VI2uF79YA 2024-01-0632 min

AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive InnovationEpisode 0: Sneak PeakThe early bird special: Sharing our vision for the show with our fab fans!2023-12-3102 min