{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"543: Embrace A Limitless Future, with IFS Softeon","description":"Mark Fralick of IFS Softeon talks about what they do; measuring your warehouse tech ROI; joining IFS; being nimble; & embracing a limitless philosophy.     IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.27] Why Mark is still so passionate about supply chain after over 30 years in the industry. \u201cI was in the industry before Amazon made it cool!... I\u2019m driven by this idea of inspiration, it feeds me when folks come to us with ideas and notions\u2026 there\u2019s nothing better.\u201d [04.20] An introduction to Mark, his background, and how he came to join IFS Softeon. [05.17] Softeon\u2019s recent acquisition by IFS. [06.30] What the IFS acquisition means for Softeon, and the new chapter it unlocks for them and their clients. \u201cAll the things that made us successful are going to stay the same. But being part of IFS now allows us to tap into industrial AI and the abilities that being part of a larger, AI-forward organization brings.\u201d [08.40] The ideal client for IFS Softeon. [09.37] Why being nimble is critical in the current climate. \u201cA lot of people don\u2019t think about that as a core competency of a system. But it should be! Speed is life in our world.\u201d [11.18] The importance of flow, recognizing that every business and warehouse is different, and why IFS Softeon\u2019s approach to solution design is a key differentiator for them. \u201cI tend not to believe in industry practices, we should just eliminate bad practices and adopt good ones\u2026 I don\u2019t want to force some industry standard\u2026 We orient our systems to be micro-tuned to your business.\u201d [14.46] IFS Softeon\u2019s unique \u2018challenge and refine\u2019 process, and how it helps achieve that all-important flow. \u201cIt\u2019s co-ordinated movement, and that\u2019s the key.\u201d [16.05] What AI and new technology looks like now for IFS Softeon, and how it\u2019s helping companies combat variability and unlock the next level of optimization and resilience. \u201cIf you\u2019re going to employ digital workers, you need the same ability to have measurable results that you would expect from a team member, so how do you do that? We have a circular approach to define what the digital worker does, validate the results, tune it \u2013 and create a feedback loop.\u201d [20.20] How to determine which technology ROI measurement is right for your warehouse. [22.39] IFS Softeon\u2019s unique philosophy of being limitless, and what that means for technology, competitive advantage and positioning for the future. [26.16] Why Mark is so focused on time-to-value when it comes to new projects and clients. [28.07] The other exciting announcements IFS Softeon are sharing at MODEX. \u201cIt\u2019s a really cool, best-of-both-worlds approach.\u201d [30.46] Mark\u2019s key takeaway from today\u2019s discussion.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: Head over to IFS Softeon\u2019s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with IFS Softeon and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn or YouTube, or you can connect with Mark on LinkedIn. Check out our other podcasts HERE.   ","author_name":"Let's Talk Supply Chain","author_url":"https:\/\/www.letstalksupplychain.com","html":"