Why Automation Is No Longer Optional in Supply Chain | Expert Insights | The Summit Speaks

Описание: 🚨 Is your supply chain suffering from decision latency? Kevin, Regional VP at Lineage (the world's largest temperature-controlled logistics company), reveals the invisible problem that's costing businesses millions—and why automation is now a matter of survival, not competitive advantage.

In this episode of The Summit Speaks, host Manjot Singh sits down with Kevin to explore:

⚡ What is "decision latency" and why it's the biggest invisible problem in supply chains today
📊 The real ROI of automation (hint: it's not just about labor reduction)
🤖 When automation becomes a requirement vs. a nice-to-have
🏭 How to know if your facility is automation-ready
💡 The biggest mistakes leaders make when implementing robotics
🎯 Non-negotiable skills for supply chain professionals in the next 5 years
🔮 What a fully autonomous, self-correcting supply chain looks like by 2030

KEY INSIGHTS:
Why COVID exposed the fragility of manual heroics in operations
How automation provides consistency vs. manual spikes in throughput
The importance of strong fundamentals before implementing robotics
Real examples from Amazon and Lineage's automation journey
Why data fluency is becoming more critical than coding skills

Whether you're a supply chain leader, operations manager, or warehouse professional, this conversation provides actionable insights on navigating the automation revolution.

🎙️ Guest: Kevin | Regional Vice President, Lineage Logistics (Former Amazon Leader)
🎙️ Host: Manjot Singh | CEO & Co-Founder, Summit Edge

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