Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*AI in supply chains is entering a new phase as freight forwarders move beyond individual automation tools toward connected workflows across the shipment lifecycle. From spot quotations and shipment bookings to customer communications and delivery coordination, AI agents are opening new opportunities for logistics operations.In this episode, I speak with Erik Muttersbach, Founder and CEO of Zauber, about the shift from point solutions to end-to-end automation in freight forwarding. Drawing on nearly a decade of experience building Forto, Erik explains why traditional automation struggled with unstructured data, operational exceptions, and customer-specific requirements, and how agentic AI could address these challenges.We explore practical applications of AI in supply chains, the importance of operator buy-in, and what it takes to implement AI agents across existing systems and processes. Erik also shares why the return on AI investment goes beyond productivity savings to include better customer service, stronger margins, and improved operational control.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4hbidqoFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Dave Clark, Founder and CEO of Auger, explores how AI could change the way global supply chains make decisions and execute them. He reflects on the high-risk assignments that shaped his career and the bet on robotics that helped transform Amazon’s fulfillment operations. Dave also discusses why decades of technology investment have left supply chain systems fragmented, what happens when optimization moves from meetings into real-time execution, and how AI could reshape planning teams, operating models, and the role of supply chain as a competitive advantage.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbidqoFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*I’m joined by Uzair Bawany, CEO of Oii.ai, to explore what happens when AI moves beyond the hype and into the operational reality of global supply chains. Drawing on his experience scaling technology businesses and his work building Oii.ai, Uzair explains how probabilistic AI, digital twins, mathematical optimization, and agentic systems can help companies make smarter decisions around inventory, production, service levels, costs, and disruption. We unpack why the parameters behind supply chain planning matter so much, how AI can work alongside existing planning platforms, and why companies should focus on testing practical use cases rather than trying to transform everything at once. From an 82X ROI proof of value to optimizing beer production across 32 tanks, this conversation explores the tangible business impact AI can deliver when it is built around real supply chain problems.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4hbidqoFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*II’m joined by Nick Daly, COO of Gravity Supply Chain, to explore one of the most overlooked parts of global supply chains: the first mile. Drawing on his experience on the operations side of logistics and sourcing, Nick explains why risks often emerge 60 to 120 days before a shipment reaches the port of origin, and why seeing them early can completely change the decisions teams are able to make. We discuss factory-level visibility, proactive decision-making, supplier performance, hidden “shadow economies,” change management, AI-powered exception handling, and the limits of autonomous decision-making. At its core, this is a conversation about moving supply chains from reacting to problems to seeing them early enough to do something about them.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4hbidqoFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*Mitat Aydindag has built a global leadership career across Europe, Asia, and North America, leading supply chain transformation and logistics operations before becoming President of the Global Tech Vertical at Arvato. In this episode, he shares why supply chain volatility has become a permanent business reality and why resilience is now a competitive advantage rather than simply a cost. We explore how leading technology companies are moving beyond AI pilots toward enterprise-wide workflows, why supply chain visibility is evolving into orchestration, and how Arvato is investing in automation, robotics, and data center logistics to support high-growth industries. Mithat also discusses Arvato's capability-led acquisition strategy, lessons from scaling global operations for fast-growing technology brands, and why accountability, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership are essential for building resilient supply chains in an increasingly unpredictable world.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4hbidqoFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*Torsten Pilz has spent more than three decades leading global supply chains at companies including Honeywell, 3M, SpaceX, Amazon, and Henkel before founding CounterPoint Labs. In this episode, he shares why he believes traditional supply chain planning is becoming obsolete and how AI-native technologies are enabling autonomous, self-healing supply chains. We explore why companies often get stuck in endless AI pilots, the biggest barriers to digital transformation, and how manufacturers can modernize operations by connecting fragmented systems, data, and decision-making. Torsten also explains why leadership commitment, not technology is the true differentiator in successful AI transformations, and why the future belongs to organizations that move beyond planning toward continuous, autonomous operations.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4hbidqoFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*Jonathan Horn has spent his career at the intersection of farming, physics, finance, and AI, bringing decades of experience in risk management before founding Treefera. In this episode, he explains how Treefera combines satellite imagery, earth observation, and artificial intelligence to deliver first-mile supply chain intelligence, helping organizations better understand climate risk and make smarter sourcing decisions. We explore why traditional visibility misses the first mile, how climate volatility is reshaping global procurement, and why predictive intelligence is becoming essential for resilient supply chains. Jonathan also shares how enterprises and financial institutions are using AI-driven insights to assess risk, improve sourcing strategies, and make better decisions in an increasingly uncertain world.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4hbidqoFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*Harish Abbott has built his career around solving some of the most complex challenges in logistics and supply chain operations, from architecting systems at Amazon to founding and scaling multiple successful technology companies. In this episode, he explains how Augment is building AI teammates and agentic AI workflows that manage the constant stream of emails, calls, texts, and operational decisions that drive global supply chains. We explore why information delays create waste, what it takes to deploy agentic AI in mission-critical environments, and why deep industry context is essential for delivering meaningful productivity gains. Harish shares real-world examples across transportation, freight brokerage, and distribution, where AI is improving shipment visibility, automating carrier sourcing, and helping sales teams focus on relationships instead of manual data entry. We also discuss the importance of change management, the role of guardrails in enterprise AI systems, and the evolution from predefined workflows to self-learning agents that adapt to people, suppliers, and business processes over time. This is a deep dive into the future of supply chain execution, where AI is becoming a trusted teammate rather than just another software tool.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4hbidqoFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*Tim Srock, CEO of Lobster, joins me to discuss how companies can connect their supply chain ecosystems by addressing the critical middle layer of data integration. In this episode, we explore why 80% of critical supply chain data actually lives outside a company's internal systems—residing instead with suppliers, carriers, and 3PLs. Tim shares Lobster's journey from a horizontal IPaaS provider to a specialized supply chain platform executing over 30 billion workflows a year. We dive into the massive shift from optimizing supply chains for cost to optimizing for resilience and regulatory compliance in Europe. Tim also breaks down practical success stories, like how Deichmann achieved 90% savings on data exchange workflows and how Lindt improved their cold chain logistics. Finally, we discuss the realistic application of agentic AI in a deterministic logistics environment, emphasizing the need for structured data foundations and keeping the "human in the loop".Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Linkedin: https://bit.ly/4hbidqoFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

*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.