Markus Zechel - Human Subjectivity and Algorithmic Objectivity

05/26/21 • 32 min

Today’s genius mind is Markus Zechel, Head of Program Management of the disruptive Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Programs "Digital SCM Companion" and "Data Axxelerator". Tune in to this episode to learn more about the high potential of AI in supply chain and how one can build on the "strengths of both worlds", the algorithmic objectivity and human subjectivity, in the decision making process of organizations. Understand why he is convinced that we chose the title of our podcast HUMAN & AI wisely and what in his opinion is the key ingredient for successful innovation processes.

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