{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"550: Discover The Blueprint For Your Autonomous Supply Chain, with FourKites","description":"Jimmy Sebastian of FourKites talks about AI; visibility; the problem with \u2018AI-washing;\u2019 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. \u201cI care about AI that\u2019s not just powerful, but explainable, secure, and enterprise-ready.\u201d [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. \u201c10 years ago, knowing where your truck was was a great competitive advantage. Today, everybody has that\u2026 The problem we see now is that companies are information rich, but action poor\u2026 Visibility tells you there\u2019s a problem, but it doesn\u2019t fix it.\u201d [09.46] The difference between an AI agent and a chatbot. \u201cIt\u2019s almost like a team mate that gets the job done.\u201d [12.18] The impact \u2018AI-washing\u2019 is having on leaders and teams, how to avoid getting stuck in \u2018pilot purgatory,\u2019 and how companies can cut through the noise. \u201cSlapping AI on everything breeds skepticism, teams get burned by pilots and once burned, twice shy.\u201d [17.14] Finding the balance for governance \u2013 understanding areas that need to be tightly controlled versus kept loose enough for innovation. [19.33] An overview of persona-based AI agents and how they\u2019re different, why they\u2019re a good fit for supply chain, and how they can help drive adoption. \u201cSome organizations have gone the route of building one giant monolithic AI brain \u2013 we\u2019ve built a team.\u201d [23.22] What AI agent autonomy really means, and finding the right balance between independence and control. \u201cWe need agents to be autonomous because that\u2019s ultimately where the value is\u2026 but it has to be under controlled conditions. It\u2019s not all or nothing. It\u2019s a dial, not a switch.\u201d [25.38] The best practices for developing that correct level of autonomy, and red flags to look out for if organizations aren\u2019t seeing the right results with AI agent autonomy. \u201cIt needs to be actively managed.\u201d [30.20] How organizations can find the balance between people and technology, and what change management and AI trust-building should look like. [33.06] How teams can get started with AI agents, the best workflows to test first \u2013 and why you don\u2019t need perfect data to start. [35.18] What success should look like, and how organizations can think about measuring it, in the short and longer terms. [37.52] From self-healing supply chains to shifting human responsibilities, the future developments we can expect in supply chain AI. RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: Head over to FourKite\u2019s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with FourKites and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube, or you can connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from FourKites, check out: 536: Prevent Supply Disruptions and Protect Revenue, with FourKites 235: Use Real-Time Visibility To Transform Your Entire Supply Chain, with FourKites Check out our other podcasts HERE. ","author_name":"Let's Talk Supply Chain","author_url":"https:\/\/www.letstalksupplychain.com","html":"