Episode 79
Automation Is Moving Faster Than People Can Adapt
Why AI, Global Volatility, and Constant Disruption are Forcing Supply Chain Leaders to Balance Speed, Cost, and Human Impact
About This Episode
Tim Storey, a director-level leader at Amazon, explains what it’s like leading large supply chain operations in a world shaped by AI, tariffs, and constant disruption. The challenge isn’t just moving boxes — it’s keeping teams aligned while the rules keep changing.
Tim Storey discusses why automation creates both opportunity and anxiety, how large organizations balance speed with quality, and why supply chains ultimately remain people-driven businesses despite technological advances.
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