Is Your Business Ready for AI? George Shultz Sounds the Alarm

AI is here — and the logistics industry better be ready. In Episode 26 of the Last2First Podcast, Jason Burns sits down with George Shultz, a veteran logistics leader and tech-forward thinker, to talk about the AI and robotics wave that’s reshaping the final mile. From Figure.ai’s bipedal robots sorting packages at BMW’s Spartanburg plant to China mandating AI education in schools, this episode explores the global trends final mile operators can’t afford to ignore. George challenges operators to stop playing defense — and start investing in the future. 01:45 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:56 Fetch Package: Company Background and Growth 05:11 Fetch Package: Operations and Customer Experience 10:35 Innovative Services: Valet Trash and Storage Solutions 15:43 Fetch Market: Convenience at Your Doorstep 20:43 Exploring New Markets: Student Housing and Future Plans 22:25 George Shultz: Career Journey and Insights 24:36 Brand Transition and Career Beginnings 24:54 Joining the FedEx Freight Team 25:19 People Development Philosophy 26:09 Managing Large Teams at FedEx 26:45 Transition to Central Transport 27:11 Sales Experience and Big Brands 28:05 Joining Amazon 31:44 Amazon Air and Robotics 37:59 Balancing Data and Human Interaction 42:41 The Role of AI in Modern Business 47:14 Advice for Career Growth 🎧 Available now on all platforms — don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights every Tuesday! 🔗 Subscribe: YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/@Last2FirstPodcast Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3gDS58wo6IWeLl48LHukdP Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/hn/podcast/last2first-podcast/id1778491941 And don’t forget to follow George and his team at Fetch Package on social media for more inspiration and updates!🔗🚚 https://www.linkedin.com/company/fetch-package-delivery/ https://fetchpackage.com/ Shoutout to our sponsors: DFRNT Delivers https://deliverdifferent.com/ / deliverdfrnt Dropoff Inc. https://www.dropoff.com/ [email protected] +1-888-376-7633 GigSafe https://www.gigsafe.com/ +1 407-496-9882 #Last2FirstPodcast #GeorgeShultz #AIinLogistics #FigureAI #FinalMile #RoboticsInWarehousing #LastMileFuture #LogisticsLeadership #SubscribeNow #SupplyChainTech Listen in as they share their insights on business, offering valuable business tips and success stories. This episode is packed with insights on building effective teams and achieving business success. Join them for a discussion filled with teamwork, and collaborative strategies.