Daragh Mahon talks about driving competitive advantage, the importance of cybersecurity, real-time visibility & their 'Cloud First, Cloud Now' strategy. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.26] An overview of Werner, what they do, and how they help their customers. “We run all modes of transportation… And we’ve proven over and over again that we’re excellent at every single one of them.” [05.24] Daragh’s reflections on the first half of the year, why 2025 is the year of AI, and how Werner’s digit...
Jun 30, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 477
John Conrad of Evans Transportation talks about tariffs, navigating challenges, the importance of partnerships; technology; & their customer-centric approach. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.10] John’s reflections from the show floor at Home Delivery World. [02.56] An introduction to John, his 20-year career history, and his role as Chief Revenue Officer at Evans Transportation. “We’ve experienced some pretty athletic growth over the last five years… I’m responsible for our team finding and ...
Jun 25, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 476
Chris Mazza of Shippeo talks about their obsessive focus on data quality, visibility, and how current geopolitical disruptions are impacting shippers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.08] An introduction to Shippeo, who they are, and what they do. “We answer two foundational, practical questions that almost every supply chain, transportation or logistics manager wants to know: where is my stuff, and when will it arrive?” [06.21] How current geopolitical disruptions are impacting shippers, and why...
Jun 23, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 475
Michael Falls of Reveel & Jennifer Mitchell of GOAT Group talk about tariffs, network design, SKU analysis, carrier negotiation and decision intelligence. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.22] An introduction to Michael, his background, and what excites him about supply chain. “Work smarter, not harder – that’s what I’m passionate about. There’s great technology out there that shippers can leverage, but so many people are still working out of spreadsheets. That hasn’t changed as rapidly in our...
Jun 18, 2025•33 min•Season 4Ep. 474
Stephanie Dominguez talks all about the Port of New York and New Jersey, big infrastructure projects, collaboration, sustainability & preparing for the future. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.30] An overview of the Port of New York and New Jersey, who they are and what they do. “We have a long history… Containerization started at our port.” [05.40] Why organizations should choose the Port of New York and New Jersey, the many factors that give them their competitive edge and how, in turn, tha...
Jun 16, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 473
Neil Fisher of Birdseye Security Solutions talks about cargo theft, leveraging AI for proactivity & why security solutions drive business-wide improvements. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.28] An introduction to Neil, his background, and role at Birdseye Security Solutions. [03.12] How a shifting approach to security led Mike Grabovica to establish Birdseye. “There was this shift in security in general, from being reactive to having proactive solutions. And our founder identified early on th...
Jun 11, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 472
Kristin Kay of Manhattan Associates talks about their Active TMS, continuous innovation & automated testing, & why transportation is more complex than ever. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.20] An introduction to Kristin, and Manhattan Associates. “We don’t view supply chain as a cost center – it can be a competitive advantage, if you start to remove some of the siloes between your solutions.” [06.18] The biggest impacts on the transportation industry right now, and why the industry is mo...
Jun 09, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 471
Melodie Van Der Baan talks about her career journey; juggling motherhood & entrepreneurship; positivity; and the intricate dance between supply and demand. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.04] The early years of Melodie’s career, why she fell in love with retail, and how her experiences laid the groundwork for her entrepreneurial journey. “I loved every store, every city, every boutique owner I visited and sold to. But, without fail, they would point out what didn’t sell from the season befor...
Jun 02, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 480
Megan Keith & Shawn Piper talk about Uber Freight; bridging tech & service; bringing product & design together; automation; & the future of freight technology. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.00] Introductions to Megan and Shawn, and their roles at Uber Freight. “I was drawn to logistics because of its complexity and impact. It’s a space where smart, intuitive tools can really make a difference, and I love simplifying that complexity so transportation teams can move faster and ma...
May 26, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 498
Anthony & Lyle of ProcurementIQ talk about client collaboration, leveraging data, the growth of procurement & the biggest challenges impacting teams in 2025. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.08] Lyle’s background and the journey that led him to co-found ProcurementIQ. [09.00] How ProcurementIQ has evolved over the last decade, and where they are now. “We were learning – and so was procurement in its own right. The concept of category intelligence wasn’t really a thing in 2013... Back then...
May 19, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 468
Craig Barth of Premier Trailer Leasing talks about understanding if your business needs to buy, rent or lease; & leveraging fleet management for success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.31] An overview of Premier Trailer Leasing – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [06.07] What sets Premier apart, and the secret to their success as they celebrate 20 years in business. “There are several companies that will rent or lease you a semitrailer. So why do people come to ...
May 12, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 467
Alexia McLaughlin talks about making an impact through innovation; her commitment to cultures of excellence; & her big achievement as an industry rising star. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.52] An introduction to Alexia and her role at Veho. “If Uber and UPS had a baby, it would be Veho!” [05.08] How Alexia began her career in sales, and her journey through roles at Oracle and Jebbit to her current position at Veho. “I never thought I was going to be in sales! That used car salesman connota...
May 05, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 466
Dexter Weber of TGW Logistics talks about the trends, challenges & opportunities in warehouse logistics; building strategic partnerships; and TGW's new brand. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.31] TGW’s 50+ year journey from small fitters shop in Austria to global manufacturing leader. “Part of our journey was becoming a foundation-owned company... We reinvest our profits into our solutions and capabilities, and to charity. We’re not chasing goals and pleasing shareholders – we’re focused on t...
Apr 28, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 465
Beverly Steele talks about her journey, making a big change mid-career; what it means to be a workforce innovator; and her take on work-life balance. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.29] An introduction to Beverly and her role at Inmar. [05.11] Beverly’s career journey, and her decades of varied experience. “I’ve been in reverse logistics well over 20 years. I actually stopped saying how long because I realized I’d been in it longer than some of my colleagues have been alive!” [07.15] Beverly’s 2...
Apr 21, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 464
Phillip Lechter of CXT Software talks about challenges in last mile; building a people-first culture; & how they're helping customers grow, compete & thrive. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.45] How CXT innovated over the past 25 years to meet the changing needs of an evolving logistics landscape. “25 years is a long time in the software space!… In maturation of software, it’s easy to want to 'set it and forget it', and live off the benefits. But you can’t do that today. Supply chain is c...
Apr 14, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 463
Carlos Perico of ProcureAbility talks about sourcing best practices in a tariff-driven world & how to turn procurement from cost center to competitive advantage IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.29] An introduction to Carlos and ProcureAbility. “All we do is procurement! It’s our speciality, it’s what we’re passionate about. And that’s key.” [05.59] Tariffs: what they are, and why supply chain professionals need to pay attention. [07.07] Diversification: Some of the strategies companies can em...
Apr 07, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 462
Bill Catania of OneRail and Anna Farberov of PepsiCo talk all about their strategic partnership, how it works & the benefits it drives for Pepsi customers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.42] Introductions to Bill and OneRail, and Anna and PepsiCo Labs. [06.22] Why PepsiCo reached out to OneRail to explore partnership opportunities. “They have the solution and we have the problem; they have an entrepreneurial mindset and can move fast, and we have the business expertise and deep industry und...
Apr 02, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 461
Eric Downing of Werner talks about dedicated freight solutions, the benefits, and the landscape of freight shipping and logistics in 2025. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.54] Eric’s background and transition from US Air Force to supply chain, and the different business areas he’s moved through in his 27-year tenure at Werner. [08.57] The landscape of freight shipping and logistics and the biggest challenges in 2025, from tariffs to navigating seasonal disruption. “Most carriers are glad to put 2...
Mar 31, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 460
Allen Thomas of Lynxis talks about industry challenges, the biggest buzzwords, and why organizations need to pay more attention to improved orchestration. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.20] An introduction to Allen, and Lynxis. [04.53] The biggest conversations on the show floor at Manifest. “Agentic AI is the new buzzword – it’s the new blockchain! There’s a lot of hype, but there’s also a lot of hope.” [06.29] The biggest problems in the intermodal industry right now. “Visibility is still key...
Mar 24, 2025•38 min•Season 4Ep. 458
Tony Winters of Rygen Technologies talks about being inspired by customer challenges; why visibility is still a challenge; & investing big in agentic AI. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.33] An introduction to Tony, his career journey, and his role at Rygen Technologies. “In college, you learn how to solve these algorithms and problems. And, in supply chain, you really get to implement them.” [06.24] An overview of Rygen Technologies – who they are, what they do, and how they help their custo...
Mar 19, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 457
Josh Allen of ITS Logistics talks about challenges & opportunities in 2025; & how they're providing strategic capacity & smart solutions for complex needs. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.23] How ITS Logistics has evolved, since its inception in 1999, and the reason behind its sustainable growth. “ITS has always been about smart, customer-driven growth. No acquisitions, all organic – just explosive, consistent expansion. We’ve grown by solving real problems. Customers don’t just stay...
Mar 17, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 456
Shannon Hamilton of BlackBerry Radar talks about the digital trends shaping 2025; tech challenges; event-driven data; and the importance of scalable solutions. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.24] An introduction to Shannon and BlackBerry Radar. “We truly believe that doing more with our partners is a value-add for our customers.” [05.50] From AI and blockchain to IoT, the big digital trends that are going to shape 2025. “Some of the trends are really about: How are we using the information, how ...
Mar 12, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 455
910 Advisors talk about cost-to-serve - the challenges, its impact on supply chain efficiency & profitability; & transforming inefficiencies into opportunities. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.03] Introductions to Greg, Janet, and Robert, and why Greg and Robert co-founded 910 Advisors. “So many consultancies are focused on these long-term, big-dollar transformational programs... Everyone wants to hit you with the strategy book, but no ones there to help guide you there… We make sure we ...
Mar 10, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 454
Marc Aliotta of Reveel & Jack Margeson of Deposco talk about how their strategic partnership helps clients overcome challenges, save money & scale to success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.50] Introductions to Marc and Reveel, and Jack and Deposco. [07.10] The biggest challenges facing Reveel and Deposco customers right now. “The last few years, some of the biggest challenges have been uncertainty – what does the year ahead hold?! There are a lot of changes that happen, both at the glo...
Mar 05, 2025•38 min•Season 4Ep. 453
Christine Barnhart talks about the issues faced by women in supply chain, the impact of bias and changing DEI narratives, and the women who inspire her. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.01] An introduction to Christine and her new role at Nulogy. [07.45] Christine’s experience as a woman in both US and Canadian companies, the differences in organizations across different territories, and what we can learn from the countries leading the way in gender equity. “For me, it’s been interesting to compa...
Mar 03, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 452
Bobby Strenk of SecurSpace & Ron Greene of Overhaul talk about cargo theft - the biggest challenges & trends, and best ways to keep your shipments safe. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.38] An introduction to Bobby and SecurSpace, and Ron and Overhaul. [07.54] Exactly what cargo theft is, the different types, and the trends to look out for. “There’s a whole new world in cargo theft. We’re three years into a significant spike in cargo theft, and the US takes the lead in how much it’s incre...
Feb 24, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 451
Jenny Perlitch talks about her career journey; lessons learned as a woman & immigrant; and supporting diversity within the transportation industry. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.15] Jenny’s journey from Ukraine to Germany to Cananda, and what it taught her. “It taught me a lot. All of a sudden you’re thrown from your comfortable environment to one with a completely different language and culture… I learned resilience and adaptability, and they really helped me in business. It made me indep...
Feb 17, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 450
Greg Dunnell of Buckeye Mountain talks about his founder journey; how big challenges impact workers; & why Buckeye are stewards of technology for customers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.17] An overview of Greg’s journey – how he found supply chain, innovated in technology whilst working for some of the industry’s biggest names, and ultimately co-founded Buckeye Mountain. “I grew up working on a farm, so transportation came naturally to me. And, when I graduated from college, I wasn’t what...
Feb 03, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 448
Nikki Driskill talks about her career journey; the changing face of customer service; people leadership; & why women should pursue a career in logistics. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.08] How Nikki found supply chain, and how the industry has changed over the course of her career. “I started so long ago that when you looked for a job, you looked in the newspaper!” [10.59] Why Nikki’s career ambitions changed when she fell in love with supply chain; how she discovered a passion for people l...
Jan 27, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 447
Lance Dixon of Werner talks about transportation challenges & opportunities; cross-border potential; & how Werner helps to give companies a strategic edge. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.26] An introduction to Lance, and to Werner. “It’s an ever-changing, dynamic world. And what a change since 1992 when I started at Werner! Things are so different... There are more rules, regulations – probably good for society in general, but it’s a chore to keep up!” [08.23] The ideal client for Werne...
Jan 20, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 446
