Best Orchestration And Automation Podcasts (2025)

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388. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 21:45

10h ago21:45

21:45

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: . Company that sacked 700 workers with AI now regrets it — scrambles to rehire as automation goes horribly wrong https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/tops…

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AI-Automated Film Making 43:02

1d ago43:02

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An recent article in Variety was titled: "Sylvester Stallone-Backed Largo.ai Teams With Brilliant Pictures for ‘World’s First Fully AI-Automated Film Company’". Obviously this caught our attention! We sit down with Sami Arpa, CEO of Largo.ai, to unpack how films are developed, funded, and brought to life using AI. We discover how tools like script …

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AI as Your Companion, Not Your Replacement 14:01

2d ago14:01

14:01

AI as Your Companion, Not Your Replacement," challenges common assumptions about generative AI usage. While many anticipated AI primarily handling technical and creative tasks like coding or copywriting, recent studies, particularly one cited from Harvard Business Review, reveal a different trend. People are predominantly using AI for personal supp…

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EP 598: Cutting Transportation Costs with Paccurate 16:18

2d ago16:18

16:18

Kevin chats with James Malley, co-founder and CEO of Paccurate, live from ProMat 2025 at the Paccurate booth. Known for its cartonization technology and growing ecosystem of integration partners, Paccurate is helping shippers solve one of the biggest hidden problems in logistics: packaging inefficiency. What started as a simple algorithm has evolve…

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AI Divided: How Trust & Adoption Vary Across the Globe 20:42

2d ago20:42

20:42

The world isn't experiencing artificial intelligence uniformly, and our groundbreaking exploration of the University of Melbourne's massive global AI survey reveals surprising patterns that challenge conventional wisdom about technology adoption. TLDR: Emerging economies like India and Nigeria report 92% AI adoption rates, while advanced economies …

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387. The Survival Problem: AI's Hidden Challenges 32:15

3d ago32:15

32:15

In this episode of the Transform Now podcast, Michael Marchuk speaks with Rob Whiteman about his transition from McKinsey to founding Better Future Advisors, his projects like the Purpose Fund, and the challenges of AI adoption. They delve into the survival problem in AI, the importance of user experience, and the future of AI in corporate settings…

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EP 597: Making Warehouse Automation More Accessible with iAutomate 17:23

4d ago17:23

17:23

Warehouse automation doesn’t have to be a mystery or a million-dollar risk. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Christoph Buchmann, Co-founder and Managing Director of iAutomate, live from ProMat 2025. Together, they explore how iAutomate is bridging the information gap for companies looking to implement automation withou…

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AI reshapes society and economy. 19:57

4d ago19:57

19:57

As AI accelerates, we’re witnessing a pivotal moment in its relationship with society and the economy. In the UK, financial regulators are bridging innovation and oversight through a controlled “AI sandbox” — an experiment in combining speed with safety. Meanwhile, leaders like Klarna’s CEO warn of potential recession as white-collar jobs vanish — …

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Governing AI Agents: How Europe's AI Act Tackles Risks in an Automated Future 27:44

4d ago27:44

27:44

The world of artificial intelligence is undergoing a seismic shift. Tech leaders like Sam Altman and Mark Benioff aren't just making bold predictions about AI agents – they're signaling a fundamental transformation in how AI systems interact with our world. These aren't just chatbots anymore; they're autonomous systems that can act independently in…

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386. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 24:06

7d ago24:06

24:06

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: . Employees are using AI at work but hiding it from their bosses because they think it gives them a ‘secret advantage’ over their peers https://www.y…

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The Future Isn't Just Gen AI - It's Ethical, Orchestrated Intelligence 18:13

8d ago18:13

18:13

From academic curiosity to business transformation - Peter van der Patten's journey through AI spans decades, beginning in 1989 when he first explored the fundamental nature of intelligence. As Lead Scientist and Director of Pega's AI Lab, Peter brings a unique perspective that bridges theoretical understanding with practical implementation. [Spons…

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Orchestrating Chaos – The Power of End-to-End Process Automation 21:09

8d ago21:09

21:09

Orchestrating Chaos – The Power of End-to-End Process Automation In this episode of AI That Works4Me, we unravel one of the most urgent challenges facing digital enterprises today: how to move from disconnected tools to fully orchestrated processes that work together. You’ve likely invested in powerful automation tools - RPA bots, AI, APIs - but wi…

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Digital Minions or Digital Dream Teams? The Future of AI Collaboration 26:09

8d ago26:09

26:09

The distinction between AI agents and agentic AI might sound like semantic hair-splitting, but it represents one of the most significant evolutionary leaps in artificial intelligence development. While interest in both has exploded since late 2022, understanding their fundamental differences unlocks a clearer vision of where AI technology is headin…

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Legacy Transformation: How Pega's Blueprint Revolutionizes Enterprise Workflows 13:22

9d ago13:22

13:22

Legacy transformation just got a whole lot faster. In this fascinating conversation with Matt Healy, who leads go-to-market for the Pega platform, we explore the remarkable evolution of Pega's Blueprint - a revolutionary SaaS product that's redefining how enterprises approach workflow automation and legacy system migration. [Sponsored] Blueprint ha…

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The Future of MarTech Doesn't Have to Be Complex or Creepy 15:35

9d ago15:35

15:35

The relationship between artificial intelligence and marketing has reached a fascinating inflection point. Rather than sparking fear about job displacement, AI presents an unprecedented opportunity for collaboration—enhancing human capabilities while handling data-intensive tasks that previously consumed valuable time. Tara DeZeo, Pega's product ma…

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Federated learning in production (part 2) 45:25

9d ago45:25

45:25

Chong Shen from Flower Labs joins us to discuss what it really takes to build production-ready federated learning systems that work across data silos. We talk about the Flower framework and it's architecture (supernodes, superlinks, etc.), and what makes it both "friendly" and ready for real enterprise environments. We also explore how the generati…

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EP 596: Warehouse Orchestration with AutoScheduler 21:55

9d ago21:55

21:55

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler AI, shares valuable insights into how warehouse orchestration and artificial intelligence are transforming distribution operations. AutoScheduler focuses on harmonizing data from diverse warehouse systems, applying advanced optimization techniques, and providing analyti…

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Driving Innovation in Modern Enterprises with SAP Business Suite in the AI-Era 30:45

10d ago30:45

30:45

In this insightful episode of the SAP Cloud ERP podcast, host Jennifer Frank McGrory, SAP Go-To Market Lead sits down with David Robinson, President and Chief Revenue Officer of SAP Cloud ERP. They discuss how SAP is helping businesses unlock growth and innovation through the SAP Business Suite. With 25+ years of ERP experience, David shares his pe…

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Your AI Butler Might Have Left the Back Door Open 16:32

10d ago16:32

16:32

What lurks beneath the impressive capabilities of your AI assistants? Security vulnerabilities that could put your data and systems at risk. TLDR: Privacy leakage becomes a major concern as sensitive data may become part of the LLM's memory Local vulnerabilities include file deletion, unauthorized access, and resource overconsumption AI agents can …

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385. Optimizing the Path Toward Agentic AI 30:38

10d ago30:38

30:38

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Damian Lewandowski, expert and AI practitioner at McKinsey & Company, who explains how enterprises can move beyond the AI hype to strategically enable agentic AI. . Here’s what we talked with Damian about: - Blind spots in today’s agentic AI conversation - The risks of pursuing a linear approach to AI - The…

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EP 595: Warehouse Automation Solutions Without the Sales Pitch 16:16

11d ago16:16

16:16

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, featuring Allison Myers and Dan Gilmore from MHI's Solutions Community. MHI is a leading industry organization committed to advancing material handling and supply chain practices. In today's discussion, Allison and Dan introduce the Warehouse and DC Solutions Network, which connects warehouse op…

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Federated learning in production (part 1) 44:38

14d ago44:38

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In this first of a two part series of episodes on federated learning, we dive into the evolving world of federated learning and distributed AI frameworks with Patrick Foley from Intel. We explore how frameworks like OpenFL and Flower are enabling secure, collaborative model training across silos, especially in sensitive fields like healthcare. The …

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384. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 23:19

14d ago23:19

23:19

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: . Salesforce swoops for Informatica in $8B deal https://www.mobileworldlive.com/industry/salesforce-swoops-for-informatica-in-8b-deal/ . Apple Faces …

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The AI Within: Human Psychology and Chatbot Interactions 20:43

15d ago20:43

20:43

A revolutionary study has uncovered unexpected truths about our growing relationships with AI chatbots, revealing complex patterns that challenge conventional wisdom about human-AI interactions. Listen in as Google NotebookLMs AI voice generated agents talk to this excellent piece of research. TLDR: Nearly 1,000 participants exchanged over 300,000 …

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EP 594: A Skinny Pallet Jack, Big Savings, and the Power of Innovation 17:29

16d ago17:29

17:29

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Dan Betz, Executive Vice President of Operations at Andrews Distributing, a family-owned beer and spirits distributor serving 13,000 customers with over 45 million cases delivered annually. Based in Dallas-Fort Worth and Corpus Christi, Andrews is known for its commitment to continuous …

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383. The Age of Autonomous Technologies in Insurance 30:28

17d ago30:28

30:28

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk welcomes Chris Raimondo from EY to discuss the transformative impacts of AI, driverless vehicles, and humanoid robots on the insurance industry. With over 20 years of experience, Chris talks about how AI is not only changing core operations but also shaping new products and risk assessment models. They explore …

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Your Competitors Are Already Using Autonomous AI Agents. Are You? 27:13

17d ago27:13

27:13

What happens when AI doesn't just respond to prompts but takes initiative, makes decisions, and collaborates with other AI agents to solve complex business problems? Simon Torrance, a global authority on business transformation with over three decades of experience, opens our eyes to the revolutionary world of agentic AI – and why it matters right …

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The ChatGPT Education Test 18:09

17d ago18:09

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The educational landscape is rapidly evolving with AI tools, but what does the evidence actually tell us about ChatGPT's effectiveness in learning environments? Moving beyond the hype and confusion, we dive deep into a ground breaking meta-analysis that examined 51 different research studies conducted between 2022-2025. Listen in as Google Notebook…

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EP 593: Dock Management Solutions from Conduit That Put You in Control 23:25

18d ago23:25

23:25

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Conrad Lilleness, Co-founder and CEO of Conduit, live from Manifest 2025. Conduit is a modular dock and yard management system used by companies like Volvo, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Body Armor to streamline truck scheduling, check-in, and onsite communication. What started as a scheduling…

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Robot Writes Review, Human Falls Asleep 13:17

20d ago13:17

13:17

The promise of generative AI is tantalizing – better quality work, produced faster and with less effort. But what happens when that efficiency comes at the cost of something vital: our intrinsic motivation? TLDR: AI-assisted work produces better quality outputs - longer, more analytical performance reviews and warmer, more personable emails When AI…

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382. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 24:06

21d ago24:06

24:06

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: . China built hundreds of AI data centers to catch the AI boom. Now many stand unused. https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/03/26/1113802/china-ai-d…

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Your Digital Partner: Why Agentic AI Will Change Everything We Do 19:27

22d ago19:27

19:27

Ever feel buried under emails, alerts, and to-do lists that seem to have lives of their own? That productivity paradox—being frantically busy yet accomplishing little of real value—sits at the heart of our exploration into Agentic AI. Google Notebook LMs agents tell the story for us. TLDR: Self-directed artificial intelligence learns your patterns …

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EP 592: Supply Chain Talent Is the Competitive Edge in 2025 31:17

23d ago31:17

31:17

Kevin chats with Camp Jennings, co-founder of Henry North, a new search firm laser-focused on supply chain talent. After nearly a decade in sales and leadership at a Raymond dealership, Camp saw firsthand how much impact the right people make. That realization led to Henry North, a company built by industry insiders to help suppliers attract, hire,…

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Emailing like a superhuman 47:27

24d ago47:27

47:27

Loïc Houssier, Head of Engineering at Superhuman, joins us to discuss how AI and LLMs are reshaping the email experience. He highlights challenges related to the variability of user prompts and infrastructure optimization. Loïc emphasizes that a deep focus on user experience and real human workflows is key to building AI tools people actually love …

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381. Bringing Agentic Automation to Life with Virtual Blue 35:05

24d ago35:05

35:05

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Sharyn Catt, Managing Director, and Peter Catt, Head of Quantum and AI, from the SS&C Blue Prism delivery partner Virtual Blue, based in New Zealand. Sharyn and Peter speak to the trends/opportunities around automation and AI in the ANZ region and how they are innovating the ways they serve their customers.…

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Silicon vs Carbon: Why Your Next Colleague Might Be an Algorithm 33:38

24d ago33:38

33:38

The technological revolution is here, and it's powered by artificial intelligence. In this riveting conversation with AI expert Kieran Gilmourie, we explore the urgent need for businesses to embrace AI technologies before competitors leave them behind. TLDR: AI is being rapidly adopted across all business sectors, company sizes, and government depa…

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How to Make ChatGPT Your Legal Assistant Without Going to Jail 15:59

24d ago15:59

15:59

The legal profession stands at the threshold of transformation as generative AI reshapes how lawyers work. But how do you harness this technology effectively? The secret lies in mastering prompt engineering—the art and science of crafting instructions that guide AI to produce valuable legal outputs. TLDR: Generative AI represents an unprecedented s…

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Bonus Episode: Cybersecurity Challenges Faced by Canadian Organizations 1:09:30

25d ago1:09:30

1:09:30

In this episode of the CDW Canada Tech Talks podcast, host KJ Burke discusses the findings of the 2025 CDW Canada Cybersecurity Study with cybersecurity experts Ivo Wiens and Ben Boi-Doku. They explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the importance of continuous security testing and the challenges faced by small and medium business…

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The Agent Company Benchmark: Evaluating AI's Real-World Capabilities 32:45

25d ago32:45

32:45

The dizzying pace of AI development has sparked fierce debate about automation in the workplace, with headlines swinging between radical transformation and cautious scepticism. What's been missing is concrete, objective evidence about what AI agents can actually do in real professional settings. TLDR: The Agent Company benchmark creates a simulated…

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EP 591: Making Digital Transformation in Warehousing Work 23:52

25d ago23:52

23:52

At ProMat 2025, Kevin chats with Doug Schuchart of Beckhoff Automation and Craig Henry of Murrelektronik, two leaders from the CSS (Conveyor & Sortation Systems) Industry Group of MHI , to explore what digital transformation means in warehousing. Their lively conversation unpacks the gap between aspiration and execution, diving deep into how compan…

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From Drowning in Tasks to Thriving with AI: Your Personal Digital Agent Has Arrived 19:28

26d ago19:28

19:28

Ever felt like you're drowning in a sea of tasks while nothing truly gets done? Agentic AI is here to change that. Unlike conventional AI systems that simply respond to commands, these digital agents function as autonomous collaborators—understanding your needs, anticipating problems, and executing tasks independently within boundaries you set. TLD…

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380. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 22:09

28d ago22:09

22:09

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. . News stories covered in this episode: . Microsoft and OpenAI may be renegotiating their partnership https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/11/microsoft-and-openai-may-be-renegotiating-their-partn…

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Smart Assistants Aren't So Dumb Anymore: The AI Agent Ecosystem Explained 43:52

29d ago43:52

43:52

The rise of AI agents marks one of the most significant technological shifts of our era. What once lived in science fiction has emerged as a powerful market force, reshaping customer interactions, internal processes, and business models across industries. TLDR: • The global AI market is projected to grow from $214.6 billion in 2024 to $1.3 trillion…

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The Future of Enterprise AI starts with Knowledge Graphs – Powered by SAP HANA Cloud 34:58

29d ago34:58

34:58

In this insightful episode of the Let’s Talk Data Podcast by SAP, host Niklas Siemer is joined by Shabana Samsudheen to explore the exciting new Knowledge Graph Engine in SAP HANA Cloud. The conversation dives deep into what knowledge graphs are, how they transform data analysis, and the value they unlock for organizations already using HANA Cloud—…

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EP 590: Warehouse Innovations with Ryder 28:20

1M ago28:20

28:20

Continuing the annual Manifest tradition, Kevin chats with Gary Allen, Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder. With over 35 years in the industry, Gary brings a deep perspective on how warehouse operations have transformed from the early days of manual processes to today’s AI-driven, analytics-optimized environments. Ryder, widely known…

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Beyond Chat GPT: How Agentic AI Will Transform Business and Work 18:37

1M ago18:37

18:37

The technological landscape is shifting dramatically beneath our feet, and agentic AI stands at the forefront of this transformation. Unlike today's familiar AI tools that merely generate content or provide information, agentic AI operates with genuine autonomy making decisions, taking actions, and learning continuously with minimal human oversight…

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379. Navigating AI Risks: The Role of Monitoring Systems in AI 18:03

1M ago18:03

18:03

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk speaks with Alexis Gauba, co-founder of Raindrop.ai, about the importance of monitoring and governance in AI products. They discuss the challenges organizations face when implementing generative AI, the need for clear plans and guardrails, and how to manage AI agents effectively. Alexis shares insights on the d…

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Seven Practical Lessons from Companies Making AI Work 16:40

1M ago16:40

16:40

Forget the exaggerated promises and theoretical applications of AI - this AI generated episode dives deep into the tangible, measurable results that seven leading companies are achieving right now with artificial intelligence in their daily operations. TLDR: Implementing AI requires an experimental, iterative mindset—it's a fundamental paradigm shi…

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EP 589: Military Logistics Lessons for Modern Supply Chains 40:58

1M ago40:58

40:58

In today’s episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Ravindra Pandey. Pandey is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Indian Army and a recent MBA graduate from Hult International Business School. Together, they explore the intersection of military logistics and modern supply chain management. Drawing from two decades of service and le…

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How Will You Build Your Next AI Agent? 18:47

1M ago18:47

18:47

The industrial revolution transformed manufacturing when steam engines replaced manual labor. Today, we're witnessing a similar revolution as autonomous AI agents take over business processes—answering customer emails, qualifying leads, and optimizing supply chains with minimal human oversight. TLDR: Low-code platforms like Langchain and Lama Index…

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