February 3, 2025Episode 3215 min
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.
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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.
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December 24, 2024Episode 3113 min
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.
October 17, 202435 min
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!
October 9, 202437 min
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!
May 22, 202438 min
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
April 19, 202432 min
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
March 26, 202432 min
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
February 19, 202430 min
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/
February 15, 202450 min
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/
February 1, 202416 min
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
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