In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Sree Mangalampalli, Vice President of Digital Transformation Solutions at FourKites, shares how AI and digital twins are reshaping global supply chains. Mangalampalli discusses real-world inbound and outbound challenges, how purpose-built AI agents orchestrate end-to-end operations, how leaders can build trust in AI and much more.

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In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dr. Bill Bradford, President of Flip Electronics, joins the show to break down the key 2026 semiconductor trends to watch, with a special focus on the rising risk of component obsolescence. Dr. Bradford explains how Moore’s Law, post‑pandemic inventory shifts, AI‑driven capacity demands and geopolitical uncertainty are squeezing legacy chips and putting long‑life sectors like aerospace and defense, industrial, medical and automotive at risk. Dr. Bradford also shares a practical playbook for staying ahead of end‑of‑life shocks and counterfeit exposure.

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In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dag Calafell, Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, discusses Washington’s AI gamble and why today’s push into AI and semiconductors resembles a new space race. Calafell explains the U.S. goal of domestic semiconductor self‑sufficiency, the impact and risks of government incentives and why outcomes will take years to measure.

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