About this episode

Jimmy Sebastian discusses the evolution of AI in supply chains and the importance of visibility and governance.

Jimmy Sebastian of FourKites talks about AI; visibility; the problem with 'AI-washing;' the simple steps to get started; & how to measure scalable success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.57] An introduction to Jimmy, his background, and role at FourKites. "I care about AI that's not just powerful, but explainable, secure, and enterprise-ready." [04.38] An overview of FourKites, their evolution, the three layers that make up their offering, and the customers they serve. [07.28] How visibility has evolved from differentiator to table stakes, what that means for businesses, and how agentic AI is helping to bridge the gap. "10 years ago, knowing where your truck was was a great competitive advantage. Today, everybody has that… The problem we see now is that companies are information rich, but action poor… Visibility tells you there's a problem, but it doesn't fix it." [09.46] The difference between an AI agent and a chatbot. "It's almost like a team mate that gets the job done." [12.18] The impact 'AI-washing' is having on leaders and teams, how to avoid getting stuck in 'pilot purgatory,' and how companies can cut through the noise. "Slapping AI on everything breeds skepticism…

Topics covered

• AI
• supply chain
• visibility
• governance
• agentic AI

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