Yossi Sheffi, Elisha Grey II Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT and LinkedIn's Top Voice, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about the role of AI in supply chains, its impact on international trade and finance and his latest book: The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work.

Yossi's backstory
Supply chains have become a mainstream topic of conversation in the last few years. So, as a recap, what has been happening with supply chains lately?
Did the supply chain fail us regarding chips, medicine, and prices?
Supply chains have become increasingly complex to navigate. Will we see a step back to more local, straightforward supply chains?
Will it also impact the impact of supply chains on the environment?
How does digital technology impact supply chain management?
Specifically, how can AI help?
Supply chain comprises multiple actors with various budgets. Not everyone can afford SAP. What do you think about connectors developed by various IT consultants that should improve visibility through the supply chain and help AI do its magic?
Technology is often insufficient–what are automated systems' drawbacks?
What are key skills to retain employment in a world with growing levels of automation?
Favorite business book: The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail
The best way to reach out: sheffi@mit.edu