In this episode we continue with our AI theme and discuss the following: *What type of impact is AI already having on Strategic Marketing? How are different industries utilizing AI to develop and deploy their strategies? What ideas can you apply to your business immediately? *What were some of the highlights from Time Magazine’s list of the 200 Best Inventions of 2023? (Part 1). Could the creative use of generative AI programs have helped anticipate some of these extraordinary, even life-changing new inventions? And now, in 2024, can AI help improve them? Let’s find out! *Benefits of AI in Change Management - how AI can contribute to improved decision-making in Change Management: Part 2 *There is no element in supply chains where AI will result in labor reductions as it will in warehousing. Warehousing practices of receipt, inspection, putaway (storage), retrieval, preparing for distribution, and shipping will see nearly total automation in the next 10+ years. One researcher expects warehouse direct AND indirect labor to see more than a 50% reduction in required human work by 2030, likely going to >80% by 2035. What are the AI-based technologies that will drive this? Is this a good thing? What are the benefits? Where will the displaced workers go? *How is AI changing leadership decisions and the art of team building? Moderator: Tim Boyd Producer: Tracylynne Williams