Dr. Chris Caplice kicks off 2022 by welcoming Adrian Gonzalez onto the podcast. Adrian is a tenured transportation consultant and advisory professional. He conducted market research on transportation management and other logistics topics as a Director with ARC Advisor Group before forming Adelante and Indago. Adrian’s visibility into challenges and opportunities facing the industry gives a unique perspective on digital twinning of supply chains, establishing a trusted relationship via Zoom, and ...
Jan 13, 2022•51 min•Ep. 62
Dr. Chris Caplice is joined by some familiar voices and three of DAT’s finest for the final episode of the year. Dr. Inam Iyoob, Principal of Global Market Intelligence; Dean Croke, Principal Analyst; and Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics, discuss the roller coaster year that was 2021. Their varying backgrounds create unique perspectives as they dive into predictions for 2022, including what trends they believe will carry over into the new year. To wrap up, Dr. Iyoob and Dr. Caplice share the latest...
Dec 16, 2021•37 min•Ep. 61
Dr. Chris Caplice is joined by Erin Van Zeeland, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Schneider Logistics. Erin has been with Schneider for nearly 30 years and has held various senior roles in areas including brokerage operations, human resources, business transformation and others. Erin weighs in on industry changes, problems with transportation procurement and using Market Index Pricing to solve challenging aspects of transportation management for shippers. To wrap up, DAT’s Princi...
Dec 02, 2021•40 min•Ep. 60
Dr. Chris Caplice talks to Derek Gittoes, the Vice President of Supply Chain Management and Product Strategy at Oracle. After more than 20 years in the transportation industry, he has witnessed huge transformation and technological shifts. Derek shares his thoughts on breaking down supply chain barriers, TMS development, and advancing Oracle’s Transportation Management Cloud (OTM). To wrap up, DAT’s Principal Analyst, Dr. Inam Iyoob, joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckloa...
Nov 18, 2021•43 min•Ep. 59
Recurring Freightvine guest, Bill Driegert, joins Dr. Chris Caplice. Bill is the Head of Operations and cofounder of Uber Freight. Previously he held innovative leadership positions at Amazon and Coyote Logistics. Bill and Chris discuss the value of dynamic, real-time rating in a shipper’s freight network, API connectivity and the importance of execution. To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by D...
Nov 04, 2021•47 min•Ep. 58
Chris Caplice is joined by Principal Analyst at DAT, Dean Croke. Dean has held several positions across the supply chain industry. Currently you can see him appear weekly on DAT iQ Live. Dean also makes frequent radio appearances and publishes written work discussing freight market trends. During his conversation with Chris, Dean discusses the Domino Economy, U.S. imports and a prediction on the supply chain’s return to normalcy. To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the ...
Oct 21, 2021•44 min•Ep. 57
Chris Caplice is joined by Steve and Billy Hupp of Estes Express Lanes. Steve is the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, while Billy is the Chief Operations Officer. The three share a common background of attending the Virginia Military Institute. They discuss changes in LTL freight, technology and patterns seen by Steve and Billy throughout their 74 years of combined industry experience. To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American trucklo...
Oct 07, 2021•37 min•Ep. 56
Chris Caplice is joined by Paul Page, Editor of the Wall Street Journal Logistics Report. He discusses changes in the supply chain over the last two decades and where the industry is headed post-pandemic. Paul shares his thoughts on congestion, air cargo and silver linings from Covid-19. Additionally, he tells his best story from the last 18 months. To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ....
Sep 23, 2021•46 min•Ep. 55
Chris Caplice is joined by Angi Acocella, doctoral candidate and Freight Lab Member at MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics. She discusses her nearly completed dissertation that explores the relationship between shippers and carriers on a number of levels. Angi shares her results and the analytical research behind them, providing intriguing insight. To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered...
Sep 09, 2021•42 min•Ep. 54
Chris Caplice is joined by Total Quality Logistics President, Kerry Byrne. Kerry has worked at TQL since 2005. His tenured perspective offers unique insights into various brokerage and supply chain areas. Topics specifically covered are the importance of maintaining company culture through growth, the evolution of brokerages, and the role of technology. Additionally, Kerry answers questions about acquiring naming rights to the soccer club, FC Cincinnati. To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins D...
Aug 26, 2021•39 min•Ep. 53
Matthew Elenjickal, CEO and Founder of FourKites, joins Chris Caplice to discuss Fourkites’ role in the supply chain industry. Matt founded FourKites in 2014 with a vision to provide shipment visibility for North American trucking. Seven years later, FourKites now tracks 2 million shipments daily across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Matt shares the knowledge he has attained over the years. Among several visibility topics, ROI, tactical vs strategic value, the impact of technolog...
Aug 12, 2021•43 min•Ep. 52
Dr. Chris Caplice invites freight expert Bill Cassidy, Senior Editor of the Journal of Commerce. With so much going on in freight transportation and supply chains right now, there is no one better to help us understand and put things into perspective. Bill has been covering transportation for over 30 years writing and editing at Fleet Owner, Transport Topics, Traffic World, and now for the last 10+ years at the JOC. In this podcast, the two will discuss the merger mania that is gripping the indu...
Jul 29, 2021•48 min•Ep. 51
Yossi Sheffi revisits the podcast to talk with Dr. Chris Caplice regarding the pandemic’s imprint on supply chains and our society worldwide. Sheffi gives insight into his new book, “The New (Ab)Normal,” which analyzes business and supply chain strategy emerging from Covid-19. Medical and technological advancements are also discussed, including a prediction on hybrid work environments moving forward. To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Caplice for the latest North American truckload mark...
Jul 15, 2021•49 min•Ep. 50
Dr. Chris Caplice and Roy Ananny take a dive into the TMS market. They discuss recent changes, how shippers should select software and the future of transportation management. Ananny shares from his 25 years of experience with TMS, including his thoughts on integrated cloud based systems and using APIs vs EPIs. Listen to ‘Mr. TMS’ explain how to choose the right system and his predictions for TMS over the next decade. To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North...
Jul 01, 2021•36 min•Ep. 49
To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ .
Jun 17, 2021•45 min•Ep. 48
To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ .
Jun 03, 2021•54 min•Ep. 47
To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ .
May 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 46
To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ .
May 06, 2021•42 min•Ep. 45
To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ .
Apr 22, 2021•40 min•Ep. 44
To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ .
Apr 08, 2021•52 min•Ep. 43
To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ .
Mar 25, 2021•45 min•Ep. 42
Dr. Chris Caplice and Kathy Fulton discuss the differences between the traditional supply chain industry and humanitarian logistics. As a leader in the American Logistics Aid Network for over a decade, Fulton shares her experiences supporting disaster relief with complex supply chain and logistics management. Hear how ALAN coordinated logistics from private sectors, food networks, and agencies to move supplies at a life-saving pace, from the 2014 Ebola outbreak to COVID-19 To wrap things up, Dr....
Mar 11, 2021•47 min•Ep. 41
Dr. Chris Caplice and Kevin Zweier discuss the changing procurement strategies shippers are employing with brokers and carriers due to market volatility caused by COVID-19. These challenges include getting both sides to agree on the benchmarking metrics for rate renegotiation. They also discuss the elements of shifting work, which will likely remain post-pandemic, including video conferencing, broader bid interviews during procurement, and shorter bid cycles. To wrap things up, Inam Iyoob joins ...
Feb 25, 2021•40 min•Ep. 40
Dr. Chris Caplice and Marc Boyle discuss the differences between hauling normal freight and high-risk, high-value freight like pharmaceuticals. Marc shares his experience of growing up in a family trucking business. They discuss the impact that new technologies are having on transportation, and what it takes to operate in such a niche market. To wrap up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast, powered by DAT iQ ....
Feb 11, 2021•37 min•Ep. 39
Chris and Kelly discuss changes in freight over the past few decades. How TMS and software automation have enabled strategic thinking. The shift to e-commerce and how direct-to-consumer is here to stay. Why “Last mile” delivery has increasingly become an important part of business operations. And the complicated logistics of USPS picking up from and delivering to hundreds of millions of addresses on a daily basis. To wrap things up, Inam Iyoob joins Chris Caplice for the latest North American tr...
Jan 28, 2021•39 min•Ep. 38
Chris speaks with Zach about LMI, Logistics Managers Index. How it started, how it's calculated, and how a shipper, carrier, or broker use the LMI. They also discuss the December LMI report, how the pandemic has impacted the entire global economy, and the shift in supply chain over the last 10 months. To wrap things up, Inam Iyoob joins Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ .
Jan 14, 2021•51 min•Ep. 37
In this episode Chris, Inam, Ken, and Dean look back on the biggest surprises of 2020 and the adjustments made by shippers. They also talk 2021 forecasts for the freight market, and how the pandemic will continue to affect life. To wrap things up, Inam Iyoob joins Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ .
Dec 17, 2020•34 min•Ep. 36
In this episode Chris speaks with Shelley Simpson on how JB Hunt has adapted and innovated over the last 25 years, growing to nearly 20,000 drivers and $10 billion in annual revenue. The interview goes into how they have been a mover and shaker in the transportation industry through pushing marketplace adoption of new technologies. To wrap things up, Inam Iyoob joins Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ ....
Dec 03, 2020•52 min•Ep. 35
In this episode Chris speaks with Frank McGuigan on what Transplace customers want, and how the company is different from other, more traditional brokerages that also provide managed services. They also talk through how operations have changed due to COVID-19 and what that means for the future of freight brokerage. To wrap things up, Inam Iyoob joins Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ ....
Nov 19, 2020•34 min•Ep. 34
In this episode Chris Caplice interviews Tim Gagnon & Andrea Serra of C. H. Robinson. They discuss the ins and outs of procurement strategy software, Procure IQ, how the use of analytics has evolved over the last several years, and the impact the current health pandemic is having on procurement strategies. To wrap things up, Inam Iyoob joins Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ ....
Nov 05, 2020•46 min•Ep. 33
