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The Buzz @SWARM

The Buzz @SWARM

Written by: SWARM Engineering
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If you're curious about Challenge Engineering™ and using data science, machine learning, and AI to solve challenges in the food value chain then this podcast is for you.

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  • Cotton, Contracts, and AI: How to Fix a $Million Planning Problem
    May 30 2025

    What do you do when your supply chain spans 200 warehouses and every bale of cotton has 20+ variables to juggle? If you're relying on spreadsheets, you're already behind.

    In this episode, we explore how one major agribusiness partnered with SWARM Engineering to overhaul their cotton planning process. The result? AI that slashes decision-making time from days to minutes—and uncovers savings hidden in plain sight.

    If you think agriculture is old-school, think again.

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    16 mins
  • Can corporates survive when AI is moving so fast?
    Mar 25 2025

    AI isn’t just another wave of technology—it’s a tsunami, reshaping industries at breakneck speed. Corporate giants, once untouchable, are now at risk of being left behind. In this episode, SWARM’s Executive Chairman Anthony Howcroft sits down with AI strategist Kevin Gohil—an advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs—to explore why big companies struggle to move fast, how AI is changing the rules of business, and what leaders must do to survive. With bold insights, real-world examples, and a few surprising statistics, this conversation cuts through the AI hype to reveal what’s really happening inside boardrooms worldwide.

    The future belongs to those who adapt—so will today’s corporate titans make the cut? Tune in to find out.

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    48 mins
  • Can AI save your company from a trade war?
    Mar 6 2025

    Tariffs, trade deficits, and geopolitical power plays—what does it all mean for global trade, and more importantly, for businesses trying to navigate it? Economist Michelle Klieger, author of The Demise of Free Trade, joins us to break down the ripple effects of trade wars, why they’re not just about politics but about the everyday products we buy, and how companies can use AI and advanced decision-making to stay ahead. We dive into real-world examples—from sofas to soybeans—and explore why businesses that embrace AI could be the ones that not only survive but thrive in a world of constant disruption.

    📖 Check out Michelle’s book: The Demise of Free Trade: The U.S.-China Trade War Explained

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    54 mins
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