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Seth Kaltrider

Vice President of Supply Chain

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Is AI going to affect the number of jobs in your company in the next 12 months?

Culture & Values AI & Machine Learning

Yes, more jobs created

Yes, jobs lost to AI

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How do you manage risk with contractors in your supply chain?

Document Management KPIs, Metrics & Reporting

Keep hard copies and file paperwork

Update spreadsheets to create reports

Use a digital supply chain management solution

Partner with a third-party vendor

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Can any logistics/fulfillment leaders share how they have dealt with resistance from their teams when adopting new technology? Whether it's concerns about job displacement, or just general apprehension with learning something new, any advice would be great!

Disruptive & Emerging Technologies

Seth KaltriderVice President of Supply Chain in Retaila year ago

Few topics to look at:
- Involve your team early in the decision-making process. This can help in understanding their concerns and getting their buy-in from the outset.
- Communicate clearly why the new technology is ...read more

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What emerging technologies are you planning on integrating into your supply chain processes over the next year, and how are you preparing your employees for their implementation?

Seth KaltriderVice President of Supply Chain in Retaila year ago

From my perspective, automation is a key focus. It's not about replacing individuals anymore, but rather augmenting the labor force. With the current labor shortage, automation is becoming a necessity. We implemented auto-store ...read more

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