The Surprising Ways AI is Making its Mark on the Supply Chain Industry with Jonathan Porter

<p><strong>Connect with Jonathan:</strong></p><p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpporter/</p><p><strong>Website: </strong>https://www.porterlogic.com/</p><p><strong>Lisa Ryan:&nbsp;</strong>Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to the Manufacturer's Network podcast. I'm excited to introduce our guest today, Jonathan Porter. Jonathan Porter, a renowned supply chain professional, is the founder and CEO of PorterLogic, the supply chain stack for ambitious brands. As a Georgia Tech alumnus, Jonathan's warehouse management and industrial engineering expertise allow him to help businesses navigate supply chain and inventory complexities and achieve their full potential. Jonathan, welcome to the show.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Jonathan Porter:&nbsp;</strong>Thanks so much. I'm excited to be here.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Lisa Ryan:&nbsp;</strong>Share a little about your background and what led you to do what you're doing with Porter Logic.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Jonathan Porter:&nbsp;</strong>Sure. I started my career at Manhattan Associates, which is probably the top w m s provider in warehouse software. I spent five or six years implementing warehouse management systems, so I got immersed in detail with supply chain and warehousing. But I just found it fascinating. Honestly, warehouses are some of the coolest things.</p><p>So many processes must come together for that box you ordered online to show up at your door. And so many people need to understand how much goes into modern e-commerce. So yeah, I saw a lot of opportunities for efficiency improvements and ways to improve things.</p><p>I started the company coming up on about three years ago. But I came from a super entrepreneurial background and knew I would always do something. Of course, I had side businesses in high school and all that. But yeah, the timing was right, and the market opportunity was there, and we are excited to be doing what you're, what we're doing.</p><p><strong>Lisa Ryan:&nbsp;</strong>It is fascinating. From a consumer standpoint, I