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.

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