Modern supply chain planning requires AI assistance due to unprecedented complexity and uncertainty. Companies must shift from process-centric to decision-centric planning models, emphasizing execution over analysis paralysis for competitive advantage.

AI Appreciation Day, originally created in 2021 as movie marketing, has evolved into meaningful reflection on AI's transformative impact. Despite questionable origins, it celebrates AI's benefits while encouraging ethical discussions.

National Logistics Day, observed on June 28th, celebrates logistics professionals, ensuring that global commerce flows smoothly. The massive U.S. logistics industry employs approximately 9 million people, incurring annual costs of $1.5 trillion, and is increasingly utilizing AI.

Artificial intelligence is expected to be a net job creator, despite concerns about displacement. Historical precedent shows that technology transforms work by creating new roles while automating routine tasks, although the benefits may be unevenly distributed.

The Cold War's predictable MAD framework has given way to today's BANI world—Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible, which is why we need new AI-powered enterprise systems to restore control and resilience.

Experts are divided on when or if AI will surpass human intelligence (the Singularity). Some predict it's near, others doubt it will happen. While AGI could transform industries, major technical and scientific hurdles remain. Caution and optimism both persist.