Jimmy Sebastian of FourKites talks about AI; visibility; the problem with 'AI-washing;' the simple steps to get started; & how to measure scalable success.

[02.57] An introduction to Jimmy, his background, and role at FourKites.

"I care about AI that's not just powerful, but explainable, secure, and enterprise-ready."

[04.38] An overview of FourKites, their evolution, the three layers that make up their offering, and the customers they serve.

[07.28] How visibility has evolved from differentiator to table stakes, what that means for businesses, and how agentic AI is helping to bridge the gap.

"10 years ago, knowing where your truck was was a great competitive advantage. Today, everybody has that… The problem we see now is that companies are information rich, but action poor… Visibility tells you there's a problem, but it doesn't fix it."

[09.46] The difference between an AI agent and a chatbot.

"It's almost like a team mate that gets the job done."

[12.18] The impact 'AI-washing' is having on leaders and teams, how to avoid getting stuck in 'pilot purgatory,' and how companies can cut through the noise.

"Slapping AI on everything breeds skepticism, teams get burned by pilots and once burned, twice shy."

[17.14] Finding the balance for governance – understanding areas that need to be tightly controlled versus kept loose enough for innovation.

[19.33] An overview of persona-based AI agents and how they're different, why they're a good fit for supply chain, and how they can help drive adoption.

"Some organizations have gone the route of building one giant monolithic AI brain – we've built a team."

[23.22] What AI agent autonomy really means, and finding the right balance between independence and control.

"We need agents to be autonomous because that's ultimately where the value is… but it has to be under controlled conditions. It's not all or nothing. It's a dial, not a switch."

[25.38] The best practices for developing that correct level of autonomy, and red flags to look out for if organizations aren't seeing the right results with AI agent autonomy.

"It needs to be actively managed."

[30.20] How organizations can find the balance between people and technology, and what change management and AI trust-building should look like.

[33.06] How teams can get started with AI agents, the best workflows to test first – and why you don't need perfect data to start.

[35.18] What success should look like, and how organizations can think about measuring it, in the short and longer terms.

[37.52] From self-healing supply chains to shifting human responsibilities, the future developments we can expect in supply chain AI.

Head over to FourKite's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with FourKites and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube, or you can connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from FourKites, check out:

• 536: Prevent Supply Disruptions and Protect Revenue, with FourKites
• 235: Use Real-Time Visibility To Transform Your Entire Supply Chain, with FourKites

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Bobby Strenk of SecurSpace talks about cargo theft; market challenges & opportunities; & equipping suppliers to redefine their competitive advantage.

[02.51] An introduction to Bobby and his role at SecurSpace.

[04.07] An overview of SecurSpace and their customers.

"It's like Airbnb but, instead of booking a home for vacation, you're booking parking and storage for containers, trailers, chassis and trucks!"

[06.04] Why industrial outdoor storage is mission-critical, and the current market gaps.

[08.50] From a brand new partnership to product integrations, what SecurSpace have been working on since they were last on the show.

"Parking and storage is evolving at a rapid pace… and we want to put our network into the hands of more people."

[15.07] What the industry landscape and macro impacts look like right now for SecurSpace and their customers.

"Demand is there, but capacity is constrained… There's a chance we're going to start seeing congestion at warehouses, rail hubs and ports. So, for us, that means we're going to see a heightened need for drop yard storage."

[18.58] How the current landscape and challenges are translating to a business level, what leaders are focusing on, and the key strategies at play.

[23.11] The ongoing evolution of cargo theft, and why collaboration will be key to tackling it.

"Criminals are staying a step ahead, and AI accelerates that… But we're at a point where people understand the importance of working together to solve the problem."

[25.37] How SecurSpace is tackling the issue of cargo theft, and how their customers are responding to their solutions.

[30.03] Bobby's big takeaways and learnings from his attendance at the recent National Association of Industrial Outdoor Storage's annual Summit.

"What can we do to ensure this facility is fully functional, dynamic and secure?"

[34.17] From automation to visibility, a closer look at SecurSpace's next-generation IOS.

[36.54] How SecurSpace are equipping suppliers to redefine their competitive advantage, and what competitive advantage actually looks like for them.

[41.56] The biggest areas of opportunity for the second half of 2026.

Head over to SecurSpace's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too, or you can connect with Bobby on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from SecurSpace, check out 451: Cargo Theft is a $700+ Million Problem. What Can Shippers and Carriers Do? or 363: Grab On-Demand Access To Yard Space, with SecurSpace.

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