Supply Chain Connections · 2025-11-11 · 30 min
In this episode of Supply Chain Connections, Brian Glick speaks with Dan Bailey, co-founder and CEO of Nexcade, about the evolving role of AI automation in logistics and how forward deployment is reshaping software development for freight forwarders. Drawing on his unique journey from investment banking to logistics tech, Dan shares what drew him into the industry and why he stayed.Key discussion points include: * Dan's transition from finance to supply chain tech via Sedna and venture capital * The foundational ideas behind Nexcade and its focus on rate lifecycle automation * How forward deployment enables scalable AI implementation in logistics operations * Lessons learned about change management and customizing software in complex environments * The shift from deterministic to adaptive software approaches in supply chain tech * Insights into improving the software buying process within logistics organizations About the Guest: Dan Bailey is co-founder and CEO of Nexcade, a company building AI-powered automation tools for global freight forwarders.
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