AI in Motion: The AI in Supply Chain & Manufacturing Podcast

Episode 9: Investing in AI-Driven Supply Chain: A Private Equity Perspective

In Episode 9 of AI in Motion, host JP Morgenthal sits down with Brandon Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner of Jordan Partners, a private equity firm focused on AI-enabled services businesses within supply chain and logistics. Brandon’s unconventional path — from Appalachian math teacher to Teach for America to hedge funds (Tiger Management, Jet Capital) […]

Episode 8: Gen AI Manufacturing Revolution: Why Billions in AI Spending Yields 1-2% Success with Dr. Matthew Alberts

Join JP Morgenthal as he welcomes back Dr. Matthew Alberts to discuss his newly released book, “The Gen AI Manufacturing Revolution.” In this compelling conversation, Dr. Alberts reveals why billions of dollars in AI investments are yielding only 1-2% success rates and provides the roadmap organizations desperately need to transform themselves for the AI era. […]

Episode 7: Small Manufacturers, Big Data: Why ERP Still Wins with Robert Jolliffe

Does ERP fail, or does it just need AI to unlock its potential? In this episode, host JP Wargithole sits down with Robert Jolliffe, owner of Sabre Limited and a 30-year veteran of manufacturing IT, to challenge the notion that ERP systems have failed. Robert brings a compelling perspective from the trenches of small to mid-market manufacturing ($10M-$500M revenue). For companies still running on QuickBooks and Excel, ERP isn't a failure—it's the most transformational investment they can make. But the real breakthrough happens when you combine ERP's structured data foundation with AI's natural language capabilities.

Episode 6: AI in Supply Chain: From High-Level Hype to Real-World Application

It's not the individuals who you have been having to build your Tableau dashboards. Okay, if you're doing that, you know, honestly, you're playing solitaire with half a deck.

Episode 5: Why ERP Failed and AI Will Succeed

In this episode of AI in Motion, host JP Morgenthal interviews Patrick Gaugahn, a supply chain and manufacturing veteran with 33+ years of Fortune 100 experience. The conversation explores the complex intersection of supply chain management, manufacturing processes, and the transformative potential of AI in these industries. Patrick shares insights from his experience as one […]