AI in Supply: Empowering Change through Disruptive Innovation

Two women focus on empowering change through the disruptive innovation of applying AI to improve the supply chain and strengthen the business models of industrial distributors and their manufacturers.

Episoded 32 The First Pillar One: Data Infrastrucure

We've introduced a data framework of 4 key pillars in prepping for a ML implementation. This episode is about the first pillar, data infrastructure.

02-03
15:17

Episode 31 Introducing an AI Implementation Framework for Distributors

Ready 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.

12-24
13:32

Episode 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!

10-17
35:43

Episode 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!

10-09
37:25

Episode 28 Author & Sales Engineering Process Thought Leader Justin Roff-Marsh

Are 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 grab a copy of his book at https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Radical-Approach-Design-Function/dp/1626342245 Check out his documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yoXmo_s_Bc

05-22
38:56

Episode 27: 7 Notable AI Failures

There 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.org/aiaaic-repository

04-19
32:51

Episode 26 Ethical Foundation & Benefits of AIX

Governments 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

03-26
32:42

Episode 25 Bobby Katoli with CERES Goes the Distance to Improve the Supply Chain

How 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 us as he explains how he and his team have developed technology to manage multi-tier supply chain risk far outperforming the big 3 consulting firms. https://www.cerestech.co/

02-19
30:24

Episode 24 Cameron Johnson on How AI Deepens Connection to Customers in Marketing and Sales

On 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/

02-15
50:21

Episode 23 How to Rev Your E-Commerce Engines

AI 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

02-01
16:23

Episode 22 Swift Action is Just for Pop Stars

In 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

01-31
19:00

Episode 21 Try Hugging Face

In this episode, we discuss the contributions and value of Hugging Face. Give them a try! Show notes: huggingface.co/

01-30
20:06

Episode 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.

01-29
38:19

Episode 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

01-25
18:14

Episode 18 Mother & Daughter on Influencing Future Women Leaders

Episode 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.

01-24
23:49

Episode 17 Amazon's Latest Home Offering & the AI Incident Database

In 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.ai/

01-23
14:40

Episode 16 Flight Risk at Boeing and Rogue Robots at Tesla

On 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

01-22
15:50

Episode 15 Find your perfect ChatBot Agent in the ChatGPT Store

In 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!

01-19
17:58

Episode 14 AI provides real accessibility to people suffering from impairments

In 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/

01-19
26:20

Episode 13 Two Trailblazers in the AI and Tech Space

In this episode, we highlight the world changing contributions of Dr. Fei Fei Li and Dr. Daphne Koller.

01-18
20:20

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