Supply Chain Connections · 2025-12-16 · 32 min
In this episode of Supply Chain Connections, Greg Slawson joins Brian Glick to share insights from a career spanning automotive manufacturing, global consulting, logistics tech startups, and leading freight forwarders. The conversation dives deep into how large organizations approach decision-making, how to handle cultural differences in global logistics, and what the future holds for technology in the industry. Topics covered include: * The evolution of Greg's supply chain journey from Ford to Deloitte to DSV * Lessons on navigating bureaucracy, change management, and cross-cultural communication * The challenge of balancing customer needs with asset utilization in large carriers * The emerging role of agentic AI and orchestration in reducing manual, low-value tasks * Practical AI applications for 3PLs to boost efficiency and profitability * Why real partnerships between shippers and service providers are rare - but powerful when they happen * The ongoing shift toward more volatile, opportunity-rich global supply chains About the Guest: Greg Slawson brings over 35 years of supply chain and logistics leadership spanning automotive, technology, and consulting sectors.
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