*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*Harald Nitschinger, Co-Founder and CEO of Prewave, joins me to unpack how companies can stay one step ahead of supply chain risks in an era defined by volatility, geopolitical tension, and constant disruption. In this episode, we explore how Prewave uses AI to detect early warning signals across global data sources, helping enterprises monitor supplier risk across multiple tiers and move from reactive firefighting to proactive resilience. Harald shares how the company evolved from academic research into a platform serving hundreds of organizations, analyzing millions of data points across hundreds of languages to surface signals ranging from labor unrest to regulatory shifts and geopolitical shocks. We dive into the real challenge facing supply chain leaders today—balancing cost optimization with resilience—and why concepts like “revenue at risk” are becoming critical in making smarter sourcing decisions. Harald also explains how scenario planning helps companies prepare for multiple potential futures, why visibility beyond Tier-1 suppliers is essential, and how AI-driven workflows will increasingly automate risk monitoring and mitigation processes. From the role of data strategy in enabling agentic AI to the competitive advantage of being prepared when disruptions hit, this conversation explores what it takes to build supply chains that can adapt, respond, and ultimately outperform in uncertain conditions.

<description>&lt;p&gt;*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Harald Nitschinger, Co-Founder and CEO of Prewave, joins me to unpack how companies can stay one step ahead of supply chain risks in an era defined by volatility, geopolitical tension, and constant disruption. In this episode, we explore how Prewave uses AI to detect early warning signals across global data sources, helping enterprises monitor supplier risk across multiple tiers and move from reactive firefighting to proactive resilience. Harald shares how the company evolved from academic research into a platform serving hundreds of organizations, analyzing millions of data points across hundreds of languages to surface signals ranging from labor unrest to regulatory shifts and geopolitical shocks. We dive into the real challenge facing supply chain leaders today—balancing cost optimization with resilience—and why concepts like “revenue at risk” are becoming critical in making smarter sourcing decisions. Harald also explains how scenario planning helps companies prepare for multiple potential futures, why visibility beyond Tier-1 suppliers is essential, and how AI-driven workflows will increasingly automate risk monitoring and mitigation processes. From the role of data strategy in enabling agentic AI to the competitive advantage of being prepared when disruptions hit, this conversation explores what it takes to build supply chains that can adapt, respond, and ultimately outperform in uncertain conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Harald Nitschinger, Co-Founder and CEO of Prewave, joins me to unpack how companies can stay one step ahead of supply chain risks in an era defined by volatility, geopolitical tension, and constant disruption. In this episode, we explore how Prewave uses AI to detect early warning signals across global data sources, helping enterprises monitor supplier risk across multiple tiers and move from reactive firefighting to proactive resilience. Harald shares how the com...

#97: AI-Powered Early Warning Signals for Supply Chain Risk with Harald Nitschinger of Prewave

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Andrew Meyer has led Pickle Robot in shaping a new category of physical AI, deployable, human-like robotic systems built for the toughest workflows at the dock door. In this episode, he breaks down how Pickle’s robots are transforming the brutal, variable world of unloading and loading trailers across import, distribution, and parcel operations. We explore how years of research, from MIT labs to Honda’s ASIMO program, inform Pickle’s product philosophy, and why solving the “demo to product” gap matters more than ever as automation moves out of pilot mode and into enterprise deployment. Andrew reveals how learning-based robotics expand real-world capability, why the dock door is the ideal beachhead, and how customers can go from curiosity to robots driving throughput in as little as four weeks. From redesigning human roles to delivering measurable KPIs without reconfiguring buildings, we examine what it takes to scale physical AI with reliability, cybersecurity guarantees, and a fleet flywheel that gets smarter with every deployment. This is a deep dive into the future of robotics in logistics that is built on data, systems thinking, and operational reality.Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: <a href='http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7'>http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7</a> X: <a href='https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35'>https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35</a> Linkedin: <a href='https://bit.ly/4hbidqo'>https://bit.ly/4hbidqo</a> Facebook: <a href='http://bit.ly/2HtryLd'>http://bit.ly/2HtryLd</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Andrew Meyer has led Pickle Robot in shaping a new category of physical AI, deployable, human-like robotic systems built for the toughest workflows at the dock door. In this episode, he breaks down how Pickle’s robots are transforming the brutal, variable world of unloading and loading trailers across import, distribution, and parcel operations. We explore how years of research, from MIT labs to Honda’s ASIMO program, inform Pickle’s product philosophy, and why solving the “demo to product” gap matters more than ever as automation moves out of pilot mode and into enterprise deployment. Andrew reveals how learning-based robotics expand real-world capability, why the dock door is the ideal beachhead, and how customers can go from curiosity to robots driving throughput in as little as four weeks. From redesigning human roles to delivering measurable KPIs without reconfiguring buildings, we examine what it takes to scale physical AI with reliability, cybersecurity guarantees, and a fleet flywheel that gets smarter with every deployment. This is a deep dive into the future of robotics in logistics that is built on data, systems thinking, and operational reality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover more details here.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on:&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7'&gt;http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;X: &lt;a href='https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35'&gt;https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Linkedin: &lt;a href='https://bit.ly/4hbidqo'&gt;https://bit.ly/4hbidqo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2HtryLd'&gt;http://bit.ly/2HtryLd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*  Andrew Meyer has led Pickle Robot in shaping a new category of physical AI, deployable, human-like robotic systems built for the toughest workflows at the dock door. In this episode, he breaks down how Pickle’s robots are transforming the brutal, variable world of unloading and loading trailers across import, distribution, and parcel operations. We explore how years of research, from MIT labs to Honda’s ASIMO program, inform Pickle’s product philosophy, and why s...

#96: Physical AI for the Modern Dock with Andrew Meyer of Pickle Robot

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* Heidi has helped Infor become a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions across industries like fashion, retail, electronics, manufacturing, and logistics. In this episode, she discussed how Infor Nexus connects over 94,000 companies across global trade ecosystems, bridging physical and financial supply chains. We dive into multi-tier traceability, the power of sustainable financing, and why agentic AI is poised to reshape operational execution. From navigating tariff complexity to launching digital product passports, we explore what it takes to future-proof supply chains with data, clarity, and scale.Discover more details <a href='https://alcottglobal.com/podcast/leaders-in-tech-and-ecommerce-podcast/95-building-the-digital-backbone-of-global-trade-with-heidi-benko-of-infor'>here. </a> Follow us on: Instagram: <a href='http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7'>http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7</a> X: <a href='https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35'>https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35</a> Linkedin: <a href='https://bit.ly/4hbidqo'>https://bit.ly/4hbidqo</a> Facebook: <a href='http://bit.ly/2HtryLd'>http://bit.ly/2HtryLd</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Heidi has helped Infor become a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions across industries like fashion, retail, electronics, manufacturing, and logistics. In this episode, she discussed how Infor Nexus connects over 94,000 companies across global trade ecosystems, bridging physical and financial supply chains. We dive into multi-tier traceability, the power of sustainable financing, and why agentic AI is poised to reshape operational execution. From navigating tariff complexity to launching digital product passports, we explore what it takes to future-proof supply chains with data, clarity, and scale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover more details &lt;a href='https://alcottglobal.com/podcast/leaders-in-tech-and-ecommerce-podcast/95-building-the-digital-backbone-of-global-trade-with-heidi-benko-of-infor'&gt;here.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on:&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7'&gt;http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;X: &lt;a href='https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35'&gt;https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Linkedin: &lt;a href='https://bit.ly/4hbidqo'&gt;https://bit.ly/4hbidqo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2HtryLd'&gt;http://bit.ly/2HtryLd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*  Heidi has helped Infor become a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions across industries like fashion, retail, electronics, manufacturing, and logistics. In this episode, she discussed how Infor Nexus connects over 94,000 companies across global trade ecosystems, bridging physical and financial supply chains. We dive into multi-tier traceability, the power of sustainable financing, and why agentic AI is poised to reshape operational execution. From...

#95: Building the Digital Backbone of Global Trade with Heidi Benko of Infor

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* I’m joined by Akash Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of GreyOrange, a company revolutionizing warehouse operations with AI and robotics. From powering 150,000 daily shipments at peak to reducing fulfillment costs by 30–40%, GreyOrange’s technology is reshaping global supply chains. We explore how their orchestration platform “GreyMatter” and path-optimizing engine “DeepNav” help top retailers automate at scale, and how decision-making automation is just as crucial as physical robots. We also unpack trends in labor, warehouse design, and the “solver mindset” that fuels GreyOrange’s innovation. Discover more details <a href='https://alcottglobal.com/podcast/leaders-in-tech-and-ecommerce-podcast/94-ai-driven-automation-with-akash-gupta-of-greyorange'>here. </a> Follow us on: Instagram: <a href='http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7'>http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7</a> X: <a href='https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35'>https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35</a> Linkedin: <a href='https://bit.ly/4hbidqo'>https://bit.ly/4hbidqo</a> Facebook: <a href='http://bit.ly/2HtryLd'>http://bit.ly/2HtryLd</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;I’m joined by Akash Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of GreyOrange, a company revolutionizing warehouse operations with AI and robotics. From powering 150,000 daily shipments at peak to reducing fulfillment costs by 30–40%, GreyOrange’s technology is reshaping global supply chains. We explore how their orchestration platform “GreyMatter” and path-optimizing engine “DeepNav” help top retailers automate at scale, and how decision-making automation is just as crucial as physical robots. We also unpack trends in labor, warehouse design, and the “solver mindset” that fuels GreyOrange’s innovation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Discover more details &lt;a href='https://alcottglobal.com/podcast/leaders-in-tech-and-ecommerce-podcast/94-ai-driven-automation-with-akash-gupta-of-greyorange'&gt;here.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on:&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7'&gt;http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;X: &lt;a href='https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35'&gt;https://bit.ly/3J4Wt35&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Linkedin: &lt;a href='https://bit.ly/4hbidqo'&gt;https://bit.ly/4hbidqo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2HtryLd'&gt;http://bit.ly/2HtryLd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*  I’m joined by Akash Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of GreyOrange, a company revolutionizing warehouse operations with AI and robotics. From powering 150,000 daily shipments at peak to reducing fulfillment costs by 30–40%, GreyOrange’s technology is reshaping global supply chains. We explore how their orchestration platform “GreyMatter” and path-optimizing engine “DeepNav” help top retailers automate at scale, and how decision-making automation is just as crucial as ph...

#94: AI-Driven Automation with Akash Gupta of GrayOrange

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*What if machines, not people, were making your company’s most critical supply chain decisions? In this episode, I interviewed Frederic Laluyaux, President and CEO of Aera Technology, to unpack how decision intelligence is reshaping enterprise operations. Frederic shares why he left SAP and Anaplan to pioneer agentic AI long before ChatGPT, and how Aera now powers everything from inventory optimization to life-saving clinical supply chain moves. We explored real-world ROI from $60M in inventory savings to accelerated tariff-response automations, and dived into the architecture of self-driving enterprises. It’s a bold, forward-thinking conversation about system design, AI limitations, and a vision of work transformed.Discover more details <a href='https://alcottglobal.com/podcast/leaders-in-tech-and-ecommerce-podcast/93-decision-intelligence-and-ai-with-frederic-laluyaux-of-aera-technology'>here.</a>Follow us on: Instagram: <a href='http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7'>http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7</a> Twitter: <a href='http://bit.ly/2WeulzX'>http://bit.ly/2WeulzX</a> Linkedin: <a href='http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX'>http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX</a> Facebook: <a href='http://bit.ly/2HtryLd'>http://bit.ly/2HtryLd</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if machines, not people, were making your company’s most critical supply chain decisions? In this episode, I interviewed Frederic Laluyaux, President and CEO of Aera Technology, to unpack how decision intelligence is reshaping enterprise operations. Frederic shares why he left SAP and Anaplan to pioneer agentic AI long before ChatGPT, and how Aera now powers everything from inventory optimization to life-saving clinical supply chain moves. We explored real-world ROI from $60M in inventory savings to accelerated tariff-response automations, and dived into the architecture of self-driving enterprises. It’s a bold, forward-thinking conversation about system design, AI limitations, and a vision of work transformed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Discover more details &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://alcottglobal.com/podcast/leaders-in-tech-and-ecommerce-podcast/93-decision-intelligence-and-ai-with-frederic-laluyaux-of-aera-technology'&gt;&lt;b&gt;here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow us on:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7'&gt;http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Twitter:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2WeulzX'&gt;http://bit.ly/2WeulzX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Linkedin:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX'&gt;http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='http://bit.ly/2HtryLd'&gt;http://bit.ly/2HtryLd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* What if machines, not people, were making your company’s most critical supply chain decisions? In this episode, I interviewed Frederic Laluyaux, President and CEO of Aera Technology, to unpack how decision intelligence is reshaping enterprise operations. Frederic shares why he left SAP and Anaplan to pioneer agentic AI long before ChatGPT, and how Aera now powers everything from inventory optimization to life-saving clinical supply chain moves. We explored real-wo...

#93: Decision Intelligence and AI with Frederic Laluyaux of Aera Technology

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