The Zero100 Podcast August 4, 2025

In the Age of Automation, How Do You Rightsize Your Workforce?

Given the productivity wins AI and agents offer, cutting headcount might seem like an obvious strategic move. But real efficiency, org success, and long-term growth hinge on rightsizing, not downsizing. VP, Research Lauren Acoba and Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Caroline Chumakov explore the necessity of end-to-end workflow reinvention, role redefinition, and reskilling talent in the agentic age.
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Lauren Acoba

VP, Research, Zero100

Jenna Fink

Principal Analyst, Zero100

Caroline Chumakov

Principal Analyst, Zero100

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Welcome to The Zero100 Podcast, the “unboring” supply chain podcast. Each week, Zero100's researchers, analysts, and data scientists deliver sharp takes on the news, delve into new research, and interview leaders at the forefront of supply chain’s digital revolution, giving you the insights you need to drive growth and resilience.

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