Supply Chain — Unfiltered, The Podcast

This episode explores how robotics, AI, and automation are reshaping manufacturing, supply chains, and the future of work. In this episode of Supply Chain Unfiltered, host Melanie Stern sits down with Myron Moser, alliant Strategic Advisory Board Member and Chairman Emeritus at Hartfiel Automation. A 35-year veteran in industrial automation and robotics, Myron unpacks what’s hype, what’s real, and what’s coming next.

Drawing on decades of hands-on experience across industries—from medical devices and advanced manufacturing to distribution center automation—Myron explains why today’s automation wave is fundamentally different. The conversation covers emerging technologies like AI-powered vision systems, autonomous vehicles, collaborative robots, and humanoid robotics, and why these innovations are accelerating adoption across manufacturing and logistics.

Crucially, this episode tackles the human side of automation: where people fit as robots become more capable, how smart companies address workforce fear, and why automation should be used to augment—not replace—human talent. Myron shares practical insights on employee communication, reskilling, safety, quality, and throughput, along with guidance on navigating funding incentives, R&D tax credits, and regulatory considerations.