AI Automation and Forward Deployment with Dan Bailey

About this episode

Brian Glick interviews Dan Bailey about the impact of AI automation in logistics and the evolution of software development for freight forwarders.

In this episode of Supply Chain Connections, Brian Glick speaks with Dan Bailey, co-founder and CEO of Nexcade, about the evolving role of AI automation in logistics and how forward deployment is reshaping software development for freight forwarders. Drawing on his unique journey from investment banking to logistics tech, Dan shares what drew him into the industry and why he stayed.Key discussion points include: * Dan's transition from finance to supply chain tech via Sedna and venture capital * The foundational ideas behind Nexcade and its focus on rate lifecycle automation * How forward deployment enables scalable AI implementation in logistics operations * Lessons learned about change management and customizing software in complex environments * The shift from deterministic to adaptive software approaches in supply chain tech * Insights into improving the software buying process within logistics organizations About the Guest: Dan Bailey is co-founder and CEO of Nexcade, a company building AI-powered automation tools for global freight forwarders. With a background that spans investment banking, venture capital, and supply chain tech, Dan brings a unique perspective to solving…

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Hosts: Brian Glick, Brian

Guest: Dan Bailey

Topics covered

• AI automation
• logistics
• software development
• supply chain tech
• change management

Keywords

• Nexcade
• rate lifecycle automation
• forward deployment
• adaptive software
• software buying process

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Nexcade

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