DLA’s Adarryl Roberts on the power of connected automation and AI

Adarryl Roberts, Chief Information Officer of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), emphasized the importance of a connected enterprise approach to integrate and scale automation initiatives, focusing on solving problems with a blend of technology, people, data and training. He highlighted the need for retraining the workforce to enhance their skill sets and handle more complex tasks. Roberts also discusses the transformative potential of agentic AI in global supply chain management, logistics, and distribution, envisioning AI as a digital employee that operates 24/7 and can evolve problem-solving capabilities.