The Value of an Integrated Learning System . Many supply chain experts predicted that AI would overhaul all aspects of the end-to-end process and give companies the agility they so desperately need in these volatile times. Unfortunately, most would say this did not come to pass.  On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with returning guest Dr. Stefan Gstettner, partner and director at BCG, who explains how companies can leverage AI in the most effective manner in order to transform their supply chain and achieve sustainable results. . Here’s what we talked with Stefan about: *The state of su ..read more

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Maureen Burns about her book "Winning with Purpose" that was co-authored with Fred Reichheld and Darci Darnell. We'll be exploring how the primary purpose of a business should be to enrich the lives of its customers which leads generating good profits.  This enrichment is directly linked to the digital transformation efforts that organizations are using to reach their customers in a more personalized way. Here’s what we talked with [Name] about: Why customers need to feel cared for How providing customer satisfaction isn't enough What the ..read more

"The future is already here, albeit unevenly distributed." Deloitte's 14th annual Tech Trends report is filled with intriguing stories of how leading organizations are currently leveraging emerging technologies and how this might change going forward. On this podcast, Brad Hairston is joined by Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist of Deloitte Consulting, who breaks down six key tech trends in 2023 impacting innovation and foundational business areas. . Here’s what we talked with Mike about: *The role of the Chief Futurist at Deloitte Consulting *Macro-technology forces that are the backbone of informa ..read more

Getting to the Truth Before It's Too Late . Most companies routinely have one or more large programs/projects in play, and they are counting on these investments to advance their corporate objectives. On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with John Rossman, Digital and Innovation Advisor and Author, who explains how and why company leaders need to take a closer look at their most significant strategic initiatives. . Here’s what we talked with John about: * The definition of “big bet initiative” * The success rate of big bet initiatives * Key reasons big bet initiatives fail and a recommended ap ..read more

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with founder and CEO, Aron Clymer of Data Clymer, about the importance of getting access to clean data as a foundation of your digital transformation.  Learn how anyone with the organization can become a "data hero" by leveraging automation to access the right data at the right time. Here’s what we talked with Aron about: - Why it's critical under understand the data foundation when building automations - What executives need to know about the data when relying on their reporting - How AI and ML can deceive you with biases based on the wrong dat ..read more

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with founder and CEO, Aron Clymer of Data Clymer, about the importance of getting access to clean data as a foundation of your digital transformation.  Learn how anyone with the organization can become a "data hero" by leveraging automation to access the right data at the right time. Here’s what we talked with Aron about: - Why it's critical under understand the data foundation when building automations - What executives need to know about the data when relying on their reporting - How AI and ML can deceive you with biases based on the wrong dat ..read more

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Malcolm Hawker, former Gartner analyst who now heads up data strategy for Profisee, about the importance of data management when transforming your business with intelligent automation.   Here’s what we talked with Malcom about:  * How to define data quality and why it may differ depending on the way you use it * The business impacts of good/clean data * How intelligent automation can support the management of good data To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe ..read more

Relying on Digital Workers to Weather the Storm . It's safe to say that in recent years the energy industry has felt more headwinds than any other industry, and the case for change is not slowing down anytime soon. On this podcast, Brad Hairston speaks with Sean Jump, Managing Director at Sia Partners, who explains how and why the energy industry is increasingly relying on intelligent automation to address a confluence of business challenges. . Here’s what we talked with Sean about: *How things have changed for the consulting industry over the past few years *Current state issues and opportuni ..read more

Introducing ROM2 . For the past two decades, SS&C Blue Prism's Robotic Operating Model (ROM) has been used by companies around the globe as a blueprint for automation success. Based upon best practices and learnings across thousands of customer implementations, the ROM provides a methodology that is essential to both starting and sustaining an automation capability. On this podcast, Brad Hairston speaks with Emma Kirby-Kidd, Head of ROM at SS&C Blue Prism, who explains how and why the ROM has been updated. . Here’s what we talked with Emma about: *What the ROM is all about *Where and w ..read more

Using AI to Get Ahead of Business and National Security Risks . As data volumes continue to grow at a dizzying pace, the ability of businesses and governments to sort through all of that content and identify risks is getting significantly harder. On this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Gary Smith, VP of Strategic Sales and Partner Development at Quantifind, who explains how his company's uses AI to solve this challenge and brings it to life through a real-life customer story involving pharmaceutical supply chains. . Here’s what we talked with Gary about: *Overview of Quantifind *What “fusion ..read more