As the supply chain continues to evolve to meet shifting consumer demand signals, the ports have seen traffic increases that require adaptation on the fly. For some companies, focusing on port drayage has been a key factor to handling the demand. Matt Keadle and Jake McCardel of Syfan Logistics join us today to discuss how Syfan is addressing increased demand in the Southern ports and how ocean drayage has been key to their success. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.syfanlogistics.com email: syfandray@s...
Jul 05, 2023•17 min
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has seen an unprecedented growth in cargo volumes especially compared to their West Coast counterparts. While the overall market is still fighting its way back from the lingering effects of the pandemic, various factors have coaxed cargo traffic to shift from western shores to the east coast. Andrea Kirkland and Tyrone Harrison of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, chat with us to break down how the Port Authority has managed to adapt and...
May 18, 2023•10 min
SPECIAL INBOUND LOGISTICS VIDEO PODCAST SERIES: Today, we will be discussing some of the challenges facing shippers in the current market, as well as look at a few ways that they should and maybe should NOT, try to address some of those hurdles. We are pleased to welcome our special guest today, Tracy Meetre, Chief Commercial Officer for Sunset Transportation. Tracy will share some of her insights on how to navigate today's tricky supply chain market because after all, freight is a crazy world. ...
May 17, 2023•36 min
The simple act of moving freight is hardly simple and can take hours or even days to complete. What if there was an innovative suite of hardware to modernize and transform how freight is loaded, unloaded and transferred? Meet Vaux from ArcBest which enables the entire contents of a trailer to be unloaded in under five minutes and offers complete visibility into freight movement within warehouse facilities, on the dock and over the road. Michael Newcity, Chief Innovation Officer for ArcBest, join...
Apr 21, 2023•11 min
Rates shift as dynamically as the market does so it's important for shippers to have some benchmarks in place to navigate it as cleanly (and cheaply) as possible. However, that requires investing a lot of time and focus on top of simply getting the job done right. So where can they go to manage all the information they need? Chad Kennedy, Group Product Manager at DAT Freight & Analytics joins us to highlight some ways for businesses to get the most out of the data game. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
Apr 10, 2023•32 min
Like many industries, rail shipping hit the brakes during the pandemic and has found itself in an uphill climb to catch up to its trucking counterparts. When it comes to things like finding rail-served sites, or managing transloading operations, the task seems daunting and complex. But, with continued safety initiatives, efficiency improvements, and green shipment options, can shippers afford to not give rail a second look? Eric Jakubowski of Anacostia Rail Holdings joins us to share some insigh...
Apr 05, 2023•28 min
As the industry and economy continue to change, businesses have to find ways to stay competitive. Companies need solutions that increase visibility and access to capacity just to keep up with consumer demand. Technology and data allow companies to become more efficient but is it really efficient for customers to try and figure it out on their own? Jim Applegate of Landstar joins us to share his take on how solutions can meet service. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.landstar.com/ DO YOU WANT TO...
Mar 13, 2023•13 min
Dan Van Alstine, President and Chief Operating Officer of Ruan, has taken on another mantle as the Chairman of the American Trucking Association. As the leader of an industry that has been thrust into the spotlight, Dan has set many goals in place for an industry that he wishes to move forward into an exciting new year. We sit down with Dan to find out what it is about the trucking and logistics industry that moves him and what it has to do with the 1962 Green Bay Packers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...
Jan 19, 2023•19 min
The current economy has seen supply chain companies pull back on key investments particularly with regards to technology. But in the big picture, are they actually hampering their chances at stability? After all, the right tech can benefit everyone from carriers to consumers in both the short and long term. Dave Brajkovich of NorthStar Digital Solutions and Dave Cox of Polaris Transportation Group, join us to share some real world application of making the tech work for you. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Jan 11, 2023•37 min
Peak season always comes with its own set of challenges, but after two plus years of unprecedented disruption, how have those challenges evolved to address new e-commerce expectations? Megan Smith, CEO of Symbia Logistics, joins us to offer her insight on how companies can leverage technology and refine business practices to help keep everybody's holidays happy. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.symbia.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE N...
Dec 07, 2022•18 min
Decision making in the supply chain has to attain an agility that meets, and almost predicts, the new, aggressive consumer demand signals born from Covid. However, to effectively leverage the massive amount of data required to get there, companies should consider technology that processes that raw, digital information into workable decision intelligence. Fred Laluyaux of Aera Technology joins us with his insights on how decision intelligence is transforming logistics. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https...
Oct 26, 2022•32 min
Saving on cost is always top of mind for companies who rely on shipping bulk regularly. For a lot of those companies, the traditional wood pallet is a necessary component that comes with the job. But can a careful look at the utility of the plastic pallet reveal not only cost savings, but a boost in sustainability as well? Sam Dunham, Director of Operations for Plastic Pallet Pros, joins us to tackle some industry myths and show how businesses can actually save by putting it on the plastic. FOR ...
Sep 14, 2022•18 min
Warehouse operations have to deal with a large number of factors, any of which can drastically affect efficiency at a moment's notice. From motion waste to staffing shortages, businesses have to be ready to adapt and evolve to stay on the right track. Pete Grimes and Chris Richardson of Barcode Direct share some of their insights into how new tech and better processes can streamline a warehouse and move operations forward. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.barcodedirect.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPO...
Aug 09, 2022•16 min
As the landscape of commerce and shipping has changed in dramatic fashion, some ports have struggled to keep pace with the new demands. Shortages in equipment and labor compounded with record volumes and strains on capacity have put ports under immense pressure to maintain steady operations. Amanda Valdes and Rado Saragih of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, give us a look at how they are managing to keep operations above water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.portnynj.com DO YOU WANT TO ...
Jul 27, 2022•14 min
Moving out of the pandemic is one thing, but how would your business respond if it then moved into a war zone? What balance of technology, communications, and partnerships are crucial to keeping your supply chain going in that kind of conflict? Yuriy Ostapyak, a Ukrainian-born U.S citizen, shares his perspective on the war in Ukraine and how Logistic Plus continues to operate and support Ukrainian refugees. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.logisticsplus.com DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call ...
Jun 20, 2022•22 min
The strain on the supply chain over the last two and a half years has reverberated throughout the industry. Its effects have been amplified and exacerbated by shortages in not just capacity but also capable talent throughout all facets of the supply chain industry. As companies look to respond to "the great resignation", what is the industry doing to attract, prepare, and retain the next generation of supply chain professionals? Jim and Steve Syfan join us to share their approach to building the...
May 19, 2022•29 min
Businesses continue to look for the right mix of strategies and investments to keep their supply chains on track but how can they better assess where to focus their efforts? After all, a piece of technology that works for one company won't necessarily work for another so can it be as simple as finding the right partners to work towards a common goal? David Ross, Chief Strategy Officer for Ascent, joins us to paint a picture of where the industry is headed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://ascentlog...
May 17, 2022•16 min
In the wake of an unprecedented global disruption, entire industries have had to assess and reassess how business gets done. For companies who want to focus on sustainability, how do they prioritize their resources to maintain an efficient supply chain and return value to customers and stakeholders while not compromising on their sustainability efforts? Jason Traff, Co-Founder and President of Shipwell, explains how it's not always easy being green but it can be done. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https...
Apr 25, 2022•28 min
Despite the increased spotlight on of supply chain and logistics, today's truckers are still facing many of the same challenges to their industry. As capacity shortfalls and high turnover continue to hamper company operations, owner-operators continue to fight for better working conditions across the board. Lewie Pugh, Executive VP of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, shares some of his ideas on how to get more truckers back on the road. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.ooida....
Apr 05, 2022•15 min
As the world begins to slowly recover from a truly global disruption, the supply chain industry continues to deal with the aftershocks that have changed the business forever. Companies who are quick to adapt and adopt new processes, innovative technologies, and dynamic strategies find that they are better prepared to respond to the dramatic new business landscape. Margaritta Topielski and Tom McCormack of Taylored, join us to discuss what they see today and down the road ahead. FOR MORE INFORMAT...
Mar 01, 2022•31 min
A supply chain require many gatekeepers to properly track product flow. To increase efficiency, provide more transparency, and more comprehensive visibility, some companies are looking into fully integrated solutions to better address the real needs and requirements of their customers. Brett Schlegel and Lucas Wolfe of Ruan, join us to share how some businesses are managing the ongoing supply chain constraints with a more fully integrated approach. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.ruan.com/services DO ...
Feb 23, 2022•19 min
The lasting impact of the global pandemic continues to reverberate throughout the industry. Companies face daily challenges to their supply chain efficiencies and are often forced to adapt quickly to try and enact effective mitigation strategies. With few signs of an immediate return to pre-pandemic normality, how can businesses best position themselves for success? Professor Farzad Mahmoodi of Clarkson University joins us for a quick lesson on supply chain management. FOR MORE INFORMATION: http...
Jan 28, 2022•40 min
The ripple effect of a global supply chain disruption has touched everything from food to pharmaceuticals and for shipments that rely on temperature-controlled environments, the challenges become that much more complex. As companies look for new ways to do more with less, the need to innovate on the fly becomes more important. Jeremy Schneider, Business Development Director for Controlant, takes a cold, hard look at the state of the cold supply chain today. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://controla...
Jan 12, 2022•17 min
In a challenging environment for supply chains, companies are looking for any advantage they can get. Increasing efficiencies with wearable technology on connected workers and operating via a digital twin might sound like science fiction, but the resulting data collection and transparency provides results that are measurably real. Ilhan Kolko of ProGlove, joins us today to talk about the benefits of putting on the bits. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.proglove.com/en/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO...
Nov 16, 2021•31 min
2021 has proven to be every bit a challenge as 2020 as the lingering capacity crunch continues to affect supply chains worldwide. Companies that have withstood the disruption did so with the help of logistics partners who understood how to maintain open lines of communications and find innovative solutions to the most prevalent problems. Paul Nelson, General Manager for Trinity Logistics, stops by to communicate some of his insights from the field. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.trinitylogistics.com ...
Oct 04, 2021•17 min
Despite capacity crunches, labor shortages, and market instability, some supply chain companies found ways to not just survive but also thrive in the withering conditions of the pandemic. Some of the key factors to withstanding the volatile landscape included a nimble approach to meeting customer needs and an agile system to be able to reallocate resources as needed to get the job done. Joe Hassenfratz of The Logistix Company shares some of his observations on how he was able to weather the stor...
Sep 24, 2021•14 min
The E-Commerce landscape is filled with not only opportunity but also intense competition for the hearts and minds of consumers. With so many service options, what do businesses have to do to show customers that they are directly tapped into their clients' needs? Simeon Atkins and Kate Wells of Similarweb join us today to shed some light on how companies can use the right data to retool their approach and make that vital customer connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.similarweb.com/corp/...
Sep 16, 2021•22 min
A market in a state of unrest continues to challenge shippers and their customers with instability and unpredictable variability across the board. From dealing with capacity crunches to managing rate volatility, businesses need to have the right tools in place to keep operations flowing and costs down. Dave Maddox and Stewart Dunsmore of nVision Global join us to share some of their observations on what companies can do to maintain solid supply chain efficiency. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.nvision...
Sep 14, 2021•23 min
Every supply chain needs a good TMS to move their product around but defining a "good TMS" means something different to different companies. For some it's ease of use or comprehensive data for others it means efficient classification vs. effective training & support. Frank Dreischarf, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions for R2 Logistics joins us to explain how ineffective TMS execution might be negatively impacting your supply chain spend. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.r2logistics.com/tms D...
Aug 31, 2021•15 min
Unprecedented consumer demand signals show no signs of abating any time soon. Combine that with inventory shortages, a capacity crunch, and bottlenecks at the ports, and businesses could be facing a tough peak season ahead. What solutions are available to businesses to help them manage their supply chain better? James Armstrong and Chris Hoffmeister of Hub Group join us to discuss current trends and offer some ways to peak at the right time. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.hubgroup.com PREPARING FOR P...
Aug 23, 2021•26 min
