The complexity of the supply chain can be daunting. Everything from distribution to data crunching requires dedicated attention that can be overwhelming unless you have the right tools in place or the right partners to back you up. Marty Wadle, Chief Commercial Officer and Paul Jensen, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions for Ruan, join us to spotlight the importance of transparency and trust in the industry. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.ruan.com/services DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS E...
Jul 29, 2021•25 min
Despite an unforeseeable global supply chain disruption, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was able to continue essential operations and help businesses manage the situation. In this post-pandemic era, the Port continues to invest in technology and infrastructure to handle new consumer demands and a dynamic logistics landscape. Michael Bozza, Assistant Director of Commercial Development, and Cory Wyatt, Manager of Intermodal Rail Development, join us to discuss their efforts to help ...
Jul 20, 2021•17 min
Refrigerated logistics experienced a renewed following during the pandemic as the demand for reliable and renewable refrigeration solutions became top of mind for the market. But dealing with so many variables across the globe such as climate, energy demands, and infrastructure requires innovative solutions. James Bell, President and CEO of Viking Cold Solutions, shares a few hot takes on the cold supply chain industry. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.vikingcold.com DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPIS...
Jul 14, 2021•25 min
The pandemic's disruption brought with it sweeping changes to the industry that not only linger but also continue to accelerate, forcing companies to be even more agile than ever. But to be as agile as the market demands, the supply chain has to focus on key factors like visibility, orchestration, and execution and it has to respond quickly and accurately. Senthil Murugaiyan, VP of Global Services for ITOrizon and Steffanie Ness, VP of Sales at UCBOS join us to talk about how companies can innov...
Jul 07, 2021•24 min
A freight market wrestling with capacity concerns presents a number of challenges for shippers particularly in the produce industry. Saavy shippers find ways to mitigate those concerns by properly vetting providers and maximizing their delivery system options to get their goods to market in time. Mat Rasmussen, Vice President of Minnesota Operations for Trinity Logistics, shares how produce shippers continue to find ways to produce results. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.trinitylogistics.com mat.rasm...
Jun 24, 2021•11 min
The supply chain industry took center stage during the pandemic as the entire world had to adapt to a new way to work and live. Thanks in large part to the essential services of logistics professionals, life is finding its way to a new normal. It's only fitting to celebrate the industry on National Logistics Day, established June 28th, 2019, by Logistics Plus. Jim Berlin, CEO of Logistics Plus, joins the show to talk about the importance of National Logistics Day and show how a company like Logi...
Jun 19, 2021•21 min
The pandemic may have permanently altered how supply chains operate globally especially with its continuing impact on capacity in the marketplace. Combined with accelerated e-commerce demands, shippers have had to become more agile and adaptable to be able to address these key changes. Rick Thomas, Senior Vice President of Business Development for GEODIS, joins us to share his observations on the existing challenges and his strategies for shippers to be able to succeed in 2021 and beyond. FOR MO...
Jun 18, 2021•24 min
The supply chain industry relies on its workers having the right tools in hand to gather critical information for customers and stakeholders. These tools need to provide mobility, accessibility, and durability for everyone from warehouse workers to truck drivers to last mile delivery. The new Toughbook S1 from Panasonic is purpose-built for the most challenging environments especially in transportation and logistics. David Foulsham and Dan Diliberti of Panasonic, join us to introduce the power a...
Jun 03, 2021•18 min
Behind the cargo and containers of the industry is a vast amount of data that has to be gathered, processed, and shared across an ever increasing network of logistics partners. Ensuring proper compliance while providing comprehensive visibility are just some of heavy data demands that requires the right technology for an efficient process. Darrell Ortiz of CDM Software Solutions joins us to talk about how technology continues to shape the supply chain industry. CDM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS: www.cdmsof...
Jun 03, 2021•14 min
The global disruption caused by Covid-19 brought into sharp focus the importance of a reliable supply chain. Which in turn, shed light on the growing need to advance the reach of supply chain education in colleges and university programs. How has the pandemic shaped and in some cases re-shaped some of these programs? Professor Haitao Li from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, Professor Scott Grawe of Iowa State, and Professor Joel Sutherland of the University of San Diego join the show to ta...
Apr 23, 2021•54 min
Visibility in a supply chain is critical to any business but what if you could expand the ability to collect that critical data from multiple platforms then share it to all stakeholders involved? That optimized coverage is the goal of the Open Visibility Network created by Tive. Krenar Komoni, CEO & Founder of Tive and Mathew Elenjickal, CEO and Founder of FourKites, sit down with us to explain the benefits of data collaboration across the OVN. FOR MORE INFORMATION: TIVE: https://tive.co/ KR...
Apr 06, 2021•33 min
The evolution of the logistics industry thrives on innovation in areas like operations, communication, and technology. What if your company could develop an in-house "innovation incubator" to generate innovative ideas and bring them to market? ID Logistics has done just that with their Innovation Games which challenges the company to bring the next big idea to light. Mario Rivera, Vice President of Development and Innovation, shares what goes on when ID Logistics let the games begin. FOR MORE IN...
Mar 31, 2021•42 min
For a supply chain to reliably move containers or cargo, or palettes of product shippers and receivers need to know what goes where and to whom. Some of the hardware that enables that efficiency comes in the form of industrial printers that not only ensure validation and verification, but compliance as well. Peter Zalinski of Barcoding, joins us to go over some of the innovations and resulting benefits in today's industrial supply chain printers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.barcoding.com DO YOU WA...
Feb 24, 2021•10 min
Under the unprecedented strains of a global pandemic, the supply chain industry has had to respond to an e-commerce demand that may have changed the retail landscape forever. With such continuing retail climate volatility to contend with, what insights can suppliers and retails look to in order to better position their businesses? Nathan Schmies, Vice President of Supply Chain Operations for Hub Group, shares his take on 2020 and peeks ahead to 2021. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.hubgroup.com DO YOU...
Jan 21, 2021•20 min
Although your supply chain may not always require oversize or overweight shipments on a regular basis, there will likely be a time when that need arises. But it isn't as simple as loading it up, strapping it down and sending it on its way. What factors do you need to take into account when enlisting the expertise of a heavy haul carrier? Al Reisman, Executive Vice President, Specialized Freight Services for Landstar has some suggestions that might help lighten the load. FOR MORE INFORMATION: EMA...
Jan 07, 2021•13 min
The more complex a supply chain, the more moving parts there are to monitor and that generates a lot of data. There are any number of ways to collect that data, but when a business has to collect, process, and normalize that information, often the holistic approach of a control tower is the way to go. Lori Harner, Senior Director of Product Marketing for E2Open joins us to explain how a control tower might have your supply chain looking up. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.e2open.com https://bi...
Jan 04, 2021•11 min
In the face of an unprecedented disruption, supply chain IT leaders are tasked with supporting 3PL warehouses who are dealing with record setting e-commerce demand signals. With increasingly large numbers of channels to manage, where can IT leaders turn for resource allocation? Keri Corbin, Vice President of Client Solutions for Barcoding, joins us to share her thouths on what businesses should consider when putting the IT in digital transformation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.barcoding.com DO YOU...
Dec 18, 2020•17 min
The logistics landscape has shifted dramatically during the pandemic and shippers have had to adapt to keep up with the changes. The fresh and frozen food sector has had to deal with not only capacity shortages at the ports but also increasing demand signals from consumers. What options do shippers have to keep their supply chains flowing? Mo Shearer, Senior Sales Executive at Trinity Logistics, joins us to share some logistics food for thought. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.trinitylogistics.com DO ...
Dec 02, 2020•14 min
The omnichannel fulfillment story has had to evolve at breakneck speed just to keep up with the constantly increasing demand signals of the e-commerce market. That story has since been augmented with the help of autonomous mobile robots or AMRs. But what kind of challenges should you expect when balancing high-demand productivity with keeping warehouse workers safe on the job? Gillan Hawkes, VP of Product Management and Analytics for 6 River Systems has some ideas to keep your business running l...
Nov 16, 2020•22 min
Companies that rely on temperature controlled packaging have been responsibly looking for more sustainable shipping solutions. With few signs of a slowing pandemic, pharmaceutical businesses stand to benefit most if they can leverage new technological advancements. But what should your company consider before transitioning from traditional packaging? Richard Wood, Executive Director of Technical Solutions at Softbox, joins us to share some cool insights for your cold chain. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
Nov 09, 2020•20 min
The supply chain industry relies heavily on the ability to monitor and track assets at every step of the journey. Developments in geolocation accuracy and coverage are making that job easier but what does your business need to consider before choosing and implementing a geolocation solution for your needs? Marc Pegulu of Semtech joins us to share his thoughts on what you need to keep track of to keep better track of your supply chain. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.semtech.com/ WANT TO RESPON...
Nov 09, 2020•25 min
In a normal year, peak season presents a number of challenges that require some deft handling by both retailers and shippers. Throw in a global pandemic, and those challenges get amplified. What kind of technologies and innovations should businesses be looking at to help navigate not just the current retail landscape but also adapt to the ever increasing demand of e-commerce. Chris Blickhan of DHL Supply Chain shares a peek behind the scenes of this year's unique peak season. FOR MORE INFORMATIO...
Nov 05, 2020•19 min
In a turbulent economy that is forcing many companies to ride waves of uncertainty, Pharr International Bridge finds itself in a position not just of strength but of growth as well. With strategic business decisions and key investments in infrastructure, Pharr Bridge is looking to expand into 2021 and beyond. Bridge Director, Luis Bazan, joins us to share just how Pharr is bridging the gap into the new year. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://bridge.pharr-tx.gov/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call...
Oct 21, 2020•23 min
In the middle of an unstable industry landscape, companies continue to seek different solutions to find stable ground for themselves and their customers. What can suppliers and retailers do to better position their supply chains to alleviate climate volatility? Brian Meents, and Dan Sanker of Hub Group discuss what they're seeing and how the retail sector is and should be responding. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.hubgroup.com WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLO...
Oct 14, 2020•47 min
As the supply chain industry continues to evolve, so too does the technology created to serve it. Increasingly, that technology has come to include automation and robotics; a development which is poised to reshape the field for the next century. What can businesses do to prepare their companies and employees for that evolution? Brian Nachtigall of Boston Dynamics, gives us his perspective on the utility of robots in and out of the warehouse. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.bostondynamics.com/ ...
Sep 25, 2020•39 min
In today's challenging climate, many companies have struggled to find their footing and have had to play catch up, just to keep up with the industry. But there are businesses that have focused on the right technologies and partnerships to not just weather the storm but grow in spite of it. Rafael Zakinov, Founder and CEO of Ruby Has, shares some of his insights on how to navigate the new normal and keep on growing. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.rubyhas.com WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our D...
Sep 21, 2020•20 min
As Covid 19 impacted companies globally, the essential port businesses had to quickly adjust to radical changes in day to day operations. From ensuring safe workplaces for employees, to ensuring safe accommodations for customers, ports needed to think and act fast to keep services uninterrupted. Beth Rooney and Robert LaMura of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey join us to highlight some of the ways that they navigated a challenging situation and kept the trains on the tracks. FOR MOR...
Jul 29, 2020•40 min
The transportation landscape has no doubt changed to respond to Covid 19 but with digitalization trends now seeing more implementation, it's more apt to say that transportation continues to evolve to adapt to the times. Jason Gillespie, Director of Continuous Improvement for DHL Supply Chain, shares some of his insights on what trends your business should keep an eye on to maintain a healthy supply chain and improve visibility for your customers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: All Business, No Boundaries...
Jul 06, 2020•20 min
Mexico continues to be an important trade partner with the United States. With advantages in proximity, skilled labor, improved infrastructure and competitive costs, Mexico is poised for an expanded presence in North American trade. Sergio Arguelles, President and CEO of FINSA Mexico, shares some of his observations on the growing logistics industry in Mexico as well as his take on the potential impact of the incoming USMCA. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.finsa.net/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EP...
Jun 29, 2020•17 min
Despite the effects of Covid 19, some companies managed to not only weather the storm, but thrive in spite of it. Wabash National managed that very feat by recognizing the changing dynamics of the transportation marketplace and adjusting to meet disruptions head on. Brent Yeagy, President and CEO of Wabash, explains how preparation while prioritizing employee and workplace safety ensured continued service for their customers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.wabashnational.com WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS E...
Jun 25, 2020•18 min
