556: Discover AI Applications for Global Supply Chain Management and The Role of Total Landed Cost, with Trade Facilitators

Dan Gardner of Trade Facilitators talks about AI hype, challenges & opportunities; & how their Total Landed Cost engine is driving big impact for US importers.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.17] Dan's collection of currency notes, and what they say about his career journey.

[05.33] How, and why, Dan transitioned from logistics to global supply chain management.

"There's a lot of competition in that space, so to legitimately differentiate is difficult… I started to look beyond logistics, to see how I could enhance a clients performance in other areas."

[10.26] Dan's experience as an adjunct professor of global trade, and his perspective on the future of trade related education in the 'Age of AI.'

"There's a need for more education, not less."

[14.34] The hype around AI, and how much we should all be buying into it.

"I don't believe the hype, but I do believe in the fundamental power of AI… It's data-oriented and the global supply chain runs on data, so there's a natural compatibility there."

"Blockchain didn't do us any favors!"

[19.06] Why TFI focus on Machine Learning, and some of the best applications Dan currently sees in the market.

[23.30] The issue of job displacement alongside the rise of AI, and how individuals need to think about upskilling at all career stages.

"People have to continue to skill up – but that might not be enough."