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Ep. 8 - Supply Chain Design: From Mainframes to AI Agents with Laurie Tuschen
Laurie Tuschen of Optilogic reveals how digital twins, optimization, simulation, and AI transform supply chain design. Learn to test tariffs, reroute lanes, rebalance inventory, and model cost to service in minutes, replacing spreadsheets with faster data driven decisions.
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ALAN Leader Kathy Fulton Shares Lessons in Supply Chain Resilience
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