Episode 79

Automation Is Moving Faster Than People Can Adapt

Why AI, Global Volatility, and Constant Disruption are Forcing Supply Chain Leaders to Balance Speed, Cost, and Human Impact

Tim Storey·Director·Amazon

About This Episode

Tim Storey, a director-level leader at Amazon, explains what it’s like leading large supply chain operations in a world shaped by AI, tariffs, and constant disruption. The challenge isn’t just moving boxes — it’s keeping teams aligned while the rules keep changing.

Tim Storey discusses why automation creates both opportunity and anxiety, how large organizations balance speed with quality, and why supply chains ultimately remain people-driven businesses despite technological advances.

Featured Guest

Tim Storey

Director · Amazon

Recorded Jan 22 2026

Hosted byAlexis Diaz ↗The Manufacturer's Magic Wand

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