In this News Digest episode, John Church is joined by former Grocery Outlet CSCO Tim Scott to unpack the evolving dynamics of grocery supply chains—from the role of AI to the importance of trust-based collaboration in a hyper-competitive, low-margin world.

Tim shares insights on:
– Why disruptions often make collaboration harder, not easier
– What makes a manufacturer a trusted retail partner
– How AI can enhance—but not replace—critical human judgment
– The risk of losing learning moments if automation eliminates “failures”
– What the next generation of supply chain leaders will need to succeed

A must-watch for anyone thinking about how to balance digital transformation, operational complexity, and human development in today’s grocery and food supply chain.

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