The Supply Chaney Podcast
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The Supply Chaney Podcast
Ep. 67 - Ai for Warehouse Labor Optimization with Lee Rector
In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, host Nathan Chaney interviews Lee Rector, a seasoned expert in the warehousing and supply chain industry. They discuss the transformative role of AI in labor management within warehouse environments, Lee's extensive career journey, and the insights he gained while writing his book 'Warehousing 101'. The conversation also delves into the current state and future of labor AI, the challenges of automation, and the importance of education in the industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI in Warehousing
02:29 Lee Rector's Journey and Background
06:09 Formative Years and Early Career
10:45 Transition to Technology and Supply Chain
15:59 Writing 'Warehousing 101'
20:20 Labor AI: Innovations and Applications
30:29 The Future of Labor in Automation
34:09 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts
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