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Dr. Yossi Sheffi, author and academic is the latest guest in Dinis Guarda YouTube podcast. 

With the expert input of Dr. Yossi Sheffi, this episode explores the implications of AI on job roles, skill requirements, and overall workplace dynamics, providing a comprehensive overview of what lies ahead in this transformative era. By listening to this episode, you'll not only stay informed about the latest advancements but also gain practical advice on how to adapt and thrive in an AI-enabled world, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in preparing for the future of work.

As of March, U.S.-based jobs on LinkedIn that mentioned GPT increased nearly 80% year over year. And, according to Crunchbase data, startups focused on AI are quickly joining The Crunchbase Unicorn Board as funding to the category speeds up.

MIT CTL, which Sheffi calls “one of the really hidden gems” at the Institute, is marking its 50th anniversary this year. The term “supply chain” hadn’t yet been coined when it was founded as the Center for Transportation Studies in 1973. For the last half century, the center has studied, innovated, and facilitated the supply and delivery of materials and goods around the world.

Professor Yossi Sheffi joins Irina Tsuckerman for a discussion about his latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chain, A.I., and the Future of Work. 

Dr. Yossi Sheffi, an expert in global supply chains, emphasizes the importance of total transformation of the industry to leverage AI and its potential to analyze vast amounts of data, stating that “even with current available AI tools, it’s hard to see past that third degree of relationships between supply chains.” 

MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi is quoted reassuring folks of a positive future with AI. It seems that for every gloomy forecast about AI in the workforce, there's a brighter outlook.

Amazon is rolling out new AI-powered technology across its warehouses to detect damaged goods in a bid to decrease the number of damaged items sent to customers and speed up the fulfillment process, The Wall Street Journal reports. Professor Yossi Sheffi is quoted. 

You've undoubtedly seen the dire predictions about how artificial intelligence will wreak havoc on the workforce. Most notably, investment bank Goldman Sachs predicts ChatGPT and similar forms of AI could trigger the loss of 300 million jobs around the world. But it seems that for every gloomy forecast about AI in the workforce, there's a brighter outlook. 

Dr. Yossi Sheffi speaks with Dave Sobel on The Business of Tech Podcast. Intro and will this destroy jobs or create more? (07:19) Microsoft’s branding (08:16) Where are the obvious places to help customers? (10:09) What skills should we help customers learn? (14:41) What can smaller organizations do to get ready? (16:34) About The Magic Conveyor Belt