During this episode, Santosh is joined by Wayne Usie, EVP of Market Development at Blue Yonder. Wayene shares his journey into supply chain software and discusses how Blue Yonder leverages AI, automation, and data to power next-generation supply chains. The conversation also covers the importance of domain-specific solutions, the development of AI-powered agents for warehouse and logistics management, the evolving workforce, and innovations in returns management. Key takeaways include the growing impact of AI on operational efficiency, the vital role of trust and transparency, the industry's shift toward more autonomous, data-driven supply chains, and so much more. 

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Introduction and Wayne Usie's Journey to Supply Chain (0:11)
• Blue Yonder’s Evolution and Embracing AI in Supply Chain (3:00)
• Interoperability, Data, and the Power of Agents (6:27)
• Building Trust and the Scale of AI Predictions (9:27)
• The Importance of Domain-Specific Solutions (13:27)
• Business Outcomes and AI Value in Retail (16:27)
• Workforce Transformation and Human-AI Collaboration (18:56)
• Returns Management and Holistic Inventory Strategies (21:48)
• Future Predictions: The Autonomous Supply Chain (24:58)
• Rapid-Fire "This or That" Closing Segment (27:27)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

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From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Chris Jamroz, CEO of Roadrunner Freight. In this conversation, Santosh and Chris explore the transformative impact of technology and innovative business models in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight sector. Chris shares his journey from investment banking to logistics, detailing Roadrunner's significant turnaround. The discussion covers the complexities of the LTL market, the importance of disciplined pricing, and the role of technology in modernizing the industry. Chris emphasizes the need for automation and digitization to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks, highlighting the sector's potential for growth and improvement. Don’t miss this great conversation. 

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Chris’s Background and Journey to Roadrunner (1:18)
• Roadrunner's Comeback Story (2:39)
• Vision for Roadrunner's Future (4:50)
• Management Frameworks (6:15)
• Understanding LTL (9:33)
• Types of Freight for LTL (12:46)
• LTL Pricing Complexity (15:02)
• Carrier Pricing Philosophy (18:13)
• Current State of the LTL Market (21:34)
• Freight Brokers and LTL (23:58)
• Investment in Technology (26:31)
• Impact of US Elections on Supply Chains (28:40)
• Overused Business Buzzwords (29:02)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (29:32)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

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From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Chris Kuntz, Vice President of Strategic Operations at Augmentir. Chris introduces Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker platform, which helps companies onboard workers faster, digitize workflows, and improve safety, quality, and productivity. The conversation also explores the importance of augmenting human workers with technology, the need to rethink hiring and training strategies, and the role of AI in enhancing manufacturing operations. Chris and Santosh also discuss the critical intersection of technology and workforce development in addressing industry challenges. Don’t miss this episode! 

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Chris’s Background and Journey to Augmentir (0:41)
• Overview of Augmentir (1:05)
• Identifying Customer Needs (4:15)
• Starting Points for Digitization (5:49)
• Measuring ROI (8:29)
• Case Study: Colgate-Palmolive (10:48)
• State of U.S. Manufacturing (12:32)
• Skills and Training Investment (14:28)
• Addressing Systemic Problems (15:57)
• Nearshoring Trends (17:52)
• AI's Role in Manufacturing (19:31)
• Challenges in Mid-Market Manufacturing (22:50)
• Chips Act and Semiconductor Manufacturing (24:11)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (25:19)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Carla DeSantis, Operations Transformation Partner at PwC. Carla shares insights on the future of supply chain management, emphasizing the role of technology and business model innovation. Key topics include the challenges of technology investments, AI integration, workforce upskilling, and climate considerations. Carla also highlights findings from PwC's digital trends survey, noting issues like the lack of expected returns on tech investments and the importance of clear objectives. The episode underscores the need for agile methodologies, robust data security, collaborative approaches in supply chain operations, and more. 

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Carla's Background and Journey to PwC (1:02)
• Digital Trends in Operations Survey (2:43)
• Key Takeaways from the Study (4:40)
• Clarity in Tech Investments (6:02)
• AI Integration in Supply Chain (7:06)
• Workforce Digital Skills (8:18)
• Technology Integration Challenges (12:04)
• Climate Considerations in Supply Chain (16:02)
• State of Supply Chain Technology Investment (19:57)
• Cybersecurity in Supply Chain Operations (23:22)
• Rethinking Access Controls (24:55)
• Expansion of Data Protection Laws (26:05)
• Digital Twins for Safe Experimentation (28:41)
• Collaboration Across Functions (32:56)
• Impact of US Elections on Technology Buying (34:40)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (35:23)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Lisa Smith, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Prewave, a platform using predictive risk intelligence to cover the critical elements of enterprises. Sanotsh and Lisa explore supply chain risk intelligence and how Prewave helps enterprises manage risks using AI. Lisa shares her journey from earning a PhD in computer science to co-founding Prewave. Key topics include the importance of transparency, compliance, and sustainability in supply chains, the role of technology in automating risk analysis, the evolving regulatory landscape, how companies can implement effective risk management frameworks, and more. 

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Overview of Prewave (1:23)
• Lisa's Background and Journey (2:10)
• Understanding Supply Chain Complexity (3:13)
• Development of Prewave's Technology (4:13)
• Defining Supply Chain Risk Intelligence (5:15)
• Proactive and Reactive Strategies (6:35)
• Starting Point for Risk Management (9:57)
• Importance of Transparency (11:42)
• Realizing ROI in Risk Management (13:56)
• Regulatory and Sustainability Trends (16:18)
• Unique Value Proposition of Prewave (19:42)
• Holistic Risk Management (21:40)
• Future of Compliance (23:16)
• Series B Funding Announcement (25:08)
• Rapid Fire Round on U.S. Elections, AI and Olympics (26:20)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (27:47)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

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During this episode, Graham Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO of Importal, joins Santosh to discuss how AI is transforming customs brokerage and trade compliance. The conversation explores the integration of technology in managing complex regulations, the impact of ongoing trade wars and tariff changes, lessons from real brands like Bad Birdie, and how businesses can adapt to policy volatility and government shutdowns. Key takeaways include the necessity for importers to proactively manage trade compliance, leverage AI-driven solutions for greater accuracy and efficiency, the critical role of trust in global supply chains, and so much more. 

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Introduction to Importal and Its Mission (1:15)
• Defining Trade Compliance and Customs Brokerage (3:19)
• Why Integrating Trade Compliance and Brokerage Matters (4:31)
• The Process of Importing Goods Into the U.S. (5:41)
• How the Industry Operated Historically and Technology’s Role (8:18)
• Coping with Policy Lags and Tariff Changes (9:48)
• Using AI for Real-Time Compliance and Customer Impact (11:51)
• Bad Birdie’s Success and Supplier Diversification (13:22)
• Required Certifications and Regulatory Documentation (0:15:30)
• Industrial vs. Consumer Economy Supply Chain Strategies (17:41)
• Tariffs, Inflation, and Global Shifting of Manufacturing (19:18)
• The Effect of the Government Shutdown on Trade (20:42)
• Trust in Global Trade Value Chains (24:04)
• Rapid Fire Segment and Parting Thoughts (26:20)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

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Highlights from their conversation include:

• Peter’s Background and Entry into Shipping (2:19)
• Lessons from Market Volatility and Crisis Response (3:41)
• The Shift Toward Data-Driven Decision Making (4:49)
• Embracing Transparency and Index-Linked Contracts (5:48)
• Standardization and Hedging in Ocean and Air Freight (9:17)
• How Index-Linked Contracts Work in Practice (11:58)
• Advice on Tendering Cycles and Spreading Risk (16:18)
• Overcapacity, Trade Wars, and 2026 Demand Forecast (20:40)
• Building a Data-Driven and Trustworthy Culture (25:06)
• Rapid Fire: Peter’s Favorite Port and Career Alternatives (28:42)
• If Containers Could Talk: Stories from Around the World (29:15)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:02)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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During this episode, Dr. Andrea Limbago, SVP of Applied AI at Interos, joins Santosh to discuss the evolving landscape of supply chain risk management. The conversation explores the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and geopolitics, highlighting recent high-profile supply chain disruptions and the growing complexity of global risks. Key topics include the importance of multi-source redundancy over single-source suppliers, the need to detect current risks while building predictive capabilities for the future, and the value of continuous verification of suppliers. Listeners will gain practical insights on how organizations can build resilience, leverage technology, and foster collaboration to better prepare for and respond to supply chain threats. You won’t want to miss this great conversation.

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Previewing Today’s Topic and interos.ai (0:51)
• Andrea Background and Career Path (3:00)
• Defining Applied AI and Its Role in Supply Chain (4:19)
• Major Supply Chain Disruptions and Geopolitical Risks (6:06)
• Are We More at Risk for Future Supply Chain Attacks? (9:14)
• Leading Indicators and Data Challenges in Supply Chain (10:52)
• Supplier Visibility and Risk Tolerance Strategies (13:24)
• Simulation and Scenario Planning for Supply Chain Resilience (16:20)
• Cyber-Physical Weak Spots in Supply Chains (18:10)
• Hardening Supplier Processes and Cybersecurity Collaboration (20:55)
• Business Continuity and Employee Transitions (22:29)
• Quantifying and Managing Supply Chain Resilience (23:34)
• Rapid-Fire “This or That” Segment and Key Takeaways (24:50)
• Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up (26:21)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, guest host Madelyn O'Farrell is joined by Robert Gaffney, Corporate Sr. Director, Supply Chain Planning and Optimization, Coca-Cola Bottling United. During the episode, Madelyn and Robert discuss the company's operations, emphasizing the role of technology and innovation in the supply chain. Key topics include the use of AI and automation to streamline processes, the daily workflow of Coca-Cola Bottling, and the potential for AI to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. The episode also highlights the importance of employee engagement and collaboration in adopting new technologies to improve the supply chain and so much more. 

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Robert’s Background and Journey to Coca-Cola (0:41)
• Background on Coca-Cola Bottling United (1:03)
• Introduction to Kona (1:32)
• Current Trends in Supply Chain (3:12)
• Coca-Cola's Workflow Overview (4:01)
• AI Integration in Operations (5:09)
• External Collaboration for AI (6:14)
• AI Opportunities in Supply Chain (8:27)
• Building vs. Buying AI Solutions (9:58)
• ROI Considerations for AI Solutions (10:47)
• Demand Forecasting Capabilities (12:32)
• Cost-Cutting Focus (13:41)
• Barriers to AI Adoption (14:18)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (15:10)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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During this episode, Santosh is joined by Pedro Neto, a supply chain data scientist at HP. Pedro discusses the real-world impact of generative AI on supply chain management. The conversation also explores practical opportunities for AI adoption, common challenges like model drift and data security, and the importance of starting with small, high-impact use cases. Pedro emphasizes the need for robust model evaluation, strong data governance, and empowering teams with accessible AI tools. Listeners will gain actionable insights on how to approach AI implementation, avoid common pitfalls, foster a culture of innovation within their organizations, and so much more.

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Pedro’s Introduction & Background (0:41)
• Opportunities and Challenges of Generative AI (3:00)
• AI Fatigue Among Practitioners (5:15)
• Prioritizing Gen AI in Supply Chain (7:39)
• Best Use Cases for Gen AI (10:28)
• Concrete Examples of Gen AI Impact (13:30)
• Handling Model Drift and Evaluation (16:45)
• Data Security and Governance in Gen AI (19:13)
• Keys to Successful AI Adoption (21:27)
• Rapid Fire: Overhyped AI, Irrelevant KPIs, and Dream Tools (23:26)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (25:37)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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