In this episode, Alex Rhea, CTO and co-founder of Takt, shares his journey from high school web development to leading innovative supply chain technology. He discusses the evolution of supply chain tech, the importance of human elements, and how Takt is transforming warehouse performance with data-driven solutions. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context at MODX 202601:09 Alex Ray’s Background and Business Journey03:40 Growing Up in DC and Early Influences07:06 Educational Path and Entrepreneurial Spirit09:28 First Jobs and Lessons in Customer Engagement14:57 Transition to Tech and Cloud Computing16:55 Insights from Warehouse Visits and Data Challenges20:29 Building Takt: From Pilot to Platform23:19 Robotics, Automation, and the Human Element25:58 Team, Culture, and Customer Partnerships29:26 Lessons for Aspiring Supply Chain Innovators32:10 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook Surgere is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

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