Future Chain

In this episode of Future Chain , Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack McKinsey’s latest research: The State of AI in 2025 . While nearly every company today is using AI - and many are piloting agents - few have scaled it in ways that drive real enterprise value. The hosts explore what separates AI high performers from the rest. These leading firms aren’t just chasing cost savings. They’re redesi...

In this Future Chain episode, Michael Jung and Jess Williams dive into Anthropic’s new report, State of AI Agents , with a sharp focus on what it means for supply chain, procurement, and logistics leaders. The research shows a clear shift: AI agents are moving from lab experiments to core enterprise systems, driving multi-step automation in areas like data analysis, internal ops, and software deve...

In this episode, Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack McKinsey’s latest report, “Seizing the Agentic AI Advantage,” which explores the growing gap between generative AI adoption and measurable business impact. The conversation dives into the “GenAI paradox,” where companies embrace AI tools, but struggle to turn them into real ROI. The hosts explore how agentic AI, intelligent agents that proacti...

In this episode, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore LightSource , the AI-powered procurement platform now featured on Chaine. AI. From automating RFIs to streamlining supplier collaboration, they break down how LightSource uses generative AI to tackle sourcing complexity. Does it live up to the promise - or is it just another shiny tool? Find out in this candid review. Learn more at: htt...

In this episode, we explore McKinsey’s latest report on the rise of AI agents and their growing influence in enterprise operations. The discussion dives into how AI agents - autonomous software powered by generative AI—are evolving to handle complex tasks, automate workflows, and reimagine productivity. From personal assistants to full AI-native businesses, the episode unpacks how these agents fun...

In this episode of Future Chain Talks, Brayden and Hannah unpack the evolving role of Generative AI in supply chain management. From early pilots to enterprise-scale implementation, they discuss what’s working, what’s hype, and how leaders can move from experimentation to impact. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit w...

In this episode of the Future Chain podcast, we dive into a thought-provoking article by EY on the transformative potential of generative AI in supply chain management. From planning and sourcing to manufacturing and logistics, generative AI is reshaping how businesses streamline processes, improve efficiency, and manage risks. We’ll also discuss the challenges this technology brings, such as data...