In this week’s episode, Santosh is joined by Alden Woodrow, founder, and CEO of IKE, an autonomous trucking startup launched in 2018 by veterans of Google, Apple, and Uber. With more than 170 billion miles a year being driven on the highway by the trucking industry, Santosh and Alden discuss how Ike is working to automate that part of the freight delivery journey. Important points in the conversation include: Alden breaks down his background with supply chain and automation (1:18) The state of s...
Sep 23, 2020•41 min
In this episode, Santosh is joined by Julian Counihan, General Partner at Schematic Ventures. Julian started a career in technology as a software developer for warehouse control and automation systems and since then staked a flag in investing in the supply chain sector. Santosh and Julian discussion covered supply chain start-ups, e-commerce, warehouse automation, the coolest robots and more. Highlights in the conversation include: Getting to know Julian’s background in seed investing and the su...
Sep 16, 2020•41 min
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* In this episode of the Future of Supply Chain podcast, we spoke with Laura Ann Howell, COO of Reliance Partners. We discussed how to know when a business needs a COO, diversity, and workplace flexibility.
Sep 09, 2020•25 min
In this episode, Santosh is joined by Martin Rand, CEO and Co-Founder of Pactum. Santosh and Martin discussed how Pactum unlocks value from the long tail by automatically negotiating contracts on a massive scale using a chat-based format. This episode focused on: Launching Pactum as a start-up (2:50) Reaching pareto optimality in negotiations (4:45) Use case description of negotiation with vendors (6:23) Benefits seen and value created for customers and suppliers (12:28) Example of Pactum in ret...
Sep 02, 2020•31 min
In this episode, Santosh is joined by Jeremy Kellett, director of recruiting at Oakley Trucking. Santosh and Jeremy discussed some of the roadblocks Oakley Trucking faces and ways it’s found to overcome them. This episode focused on: Oakley’s beginning delivering fertilizer and grain and Jeremy’s start in the business (1:06) The differences in owner/operator and company driver business models (7:03) How Oakley avoids the high turnover rate common in the industry (11:10) Challenges of dry bulk co...
Aug 26, 2020•36 min
In this episode, Santosh is joined by Drew McElroy, Co-founder and Chairman of Transfix. Santosh and Drew’s discussion revolves around the Transfix story and harmonizing physical and digital operations. The conversation included: Transfix’s origin story (1:35) Applying software to create a competitive advantage and drive people toward the future (5:05) With every segment of the supply chain being digitized, where is the digitalization really accelerating? (9:10) Learning to harmonize the digital...
Aug 19, 2020•49 min
On this episode of the Future of Supply Chain podcast, we sat down to chat with Chris Nordh, Senior Director of Advanced Vehicle Technologies and Global Fuel Products at Ryder . We discuss electric fleets, updating electrical and physical infrastructure, and automation technology in the supply chain.
Aug 12, 2020•26 min
On this episode, Santosh is joined by Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO of FreighWaves. Craig and Santosh have a robust conversation spanning across the founding of FreightWaves, the state of digital brokerages, and the biggest lessons learned in building: How Craig coined Chattanooga as the “Freight Alley” and decided to found Freightwaves there (1:58) How the Sonar Freight Forecasting Platform works (11:38) Bull or Bear outlook for the freight markets moving forward? (24:20) The current state of d...
Aug 05, 2020•52 min
Justin and Santosh span a number of topics including the global pandemic, : Norton Transport’s humble beginnings: delivering buses (1:45) Defining driveaway services for commercial vehicles and manufacturers (5:16) Cultivating a genuinely unique culture for Norton drivers (12:36) New tech, carbon-neutral trucks, and low emission vehicles (21:50) Opportunities for innovation in the driveaway industry (28:20) Justin and the crew at Norton have built an impressive business brick by brick over the y...
Jul 29, 2020•34 min
Siva and Santosh span a number of topics including the global pandemic, : Starting a global logistics career by sailing on a container ship (1:25) Managing a global supply chain during a global pandemic (4:32) Inventory management by customer segmentation (10:30) Technology at the forefront of risk management innovation (18:20) On-shore, Near-shore, and vendor diversification as a defense strategy (21:32) The priority of digital enablement for supply chain in 2020 (28:20) Siva and Solvay are som...
Jul 22, 2020•34 min
Abby and Santosh discuss her journey into designing logistics systems for the likes of IBM, The Port of Savannah, and others: The Importance Of Cultivating A Love For Both Art And Science (2:00) Designing Human Centered Logistics Systems (5:15) Creating Sustainable Supply Chain Systems (13:30) A Case Study: Designing with Speed & Empathy (21:20) Abby’s work is important and exciting for the Supply Chain industry on the whole. Big thanks for joining! You can learn more about Abby and her work...
Jul 15, 2020•29 min
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* On this episode, Santosh interview Bill Driegert, Head of Operations and Co-Founder of Uber Freight. We discussed surge pricing, understanding the market, and building a sustainable supply chain business.
Jul 08, 2020•39 min
Topics include: David’s early years, life struggles, & turning points (1:25) The wild career ride from nearly being fired to CEO of Honeywell (6:15) Top 3 lessons for growth-stage CEOs (20:55) The one thing David is most proud of from his time at Honeywell (30:45) What will change (and stay the same) in the “new normal” ((38:00) Thanks to David for joining the show! We enjoyed the exciting and insightful conversation together. You can learn more about David and his brand new book by visiting...
Jul 01, 2020•44 min
Transcription Santosh Sankar 0:40 Hey ladies and gents Welcome Back to the Future Supply Chain podcast. I'm your host Santosh Sankar. And joining me today: our very own James Coombs, CEO/Fo founder of Vector AI. Welcome! James Coombes 0:53 Thanks Santosh. Great to be here. Santosh Sankar 0:54 Yeah, so you're joining us from across the pond, and I would say You're a portfolio company that we talk a lot about when it comes to the industry. Equally, our listeners might not all be aware of what you'...
Jun 24, 2020•26 min
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* In this episode of the Future of Supply Chain podcast, Santosh sits down with Jon Bradford, Dynamo’s newest partner, to talk about investment opportunities in the supply chain industry. They discuss the shift from startup to B2B, fundamental similarities between supply chain and other industries, building great startup teams, and the vast array of opportunities in the industry right now.
Jun 17, 2020•26 min
In this episode, we sit down with Ed Clarke, Co-Founder and CEO of Yojee to talk about smart dispatching, route optimization and accountability and control with logistics.
Jun 10, 2020•28 min
Transcription: Santosh Sankar 0:00 Hey folks, welcome back to The Future of Supply Chain podcast. I'm your host Santos Sankar and joining me today from Ahold Delhaize is Dan Kovar. Welcome! Dan Covert 0:50 Thanks, Santosh. Thanks for having me. Santosh Sankar 0:52 Ahold Delhaize is a big name behind a lot of everyday brands that our listeners are likely familiar with. Could you give us the overview of the business so we can level set the playing field here? Dan Covert 1:06 Yeah, definitely. It's...
Jun 03, 2020•36 min
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* In this episode of the Future of Supply Chain podcast, Santosh interviews Ben Gordon of Cambridge Capital. Ben and Santosh discuss how Ben got involved in the supply chain industry, investing in the supply chain, building a winning team, and strategic advice for logistics companies.
May 27, 2020•40 min
In this episode, we sit down with Ken Braunbach, VP of Transportation at Walmart to talk about retail, eCommerce transportation, and logistics as well as growth opportunities for the future.
May 20, 2020•24 min
In this episode, we sit down with Lance Theobald , CEO and Co-Founder of Securspace to talk about solutions for truck parking and shipping container storage in the supply chain.
May 13, 2020•25 min
In this episode, we host Paul Noble, Co-founder and CEO of Verusen, and Aaron Meredith, Director of Manufacturing Innovation at Georgia Pacific. The discussion covers the importance of experimentation, change management, and startup/corporate engagement.
May 03, 2020•31 min
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* In this episode of the Future of Supply Chain Podcast, Santosh interviewed Zehra Akbar, Director of Strategy & Operations at SkyGrid . Zehra and Santosh discussed drone technology, safety, regulations, and industry acceptance.
Apr 29, 2020•24 min
In this week's episode, we sat down with Rich Tompkins, VP of Southeast Operations at Veryable to discuss flex labor and real-time staffing solutions to help businesses navigate surge and scale issues in today's workplace environment.
Apr 22, 2020•25 min
In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Welty , Founder and CEO of Quiet 3PF to talk about autonomous robots, warehouse logistics, and the future of e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment.
Apr 15, 2020•49 min
In this week's episode, Santosh sits down with Katy George , Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company to discuss her recent report on Industry 4.0 and the Lighthouse companies that are leading the way for innovation, automation, and worker adaptation in the new digitally-led environment.
Apr 08, 2020•36 min
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* In this episode of the Future of Supply Chain podcast, we interviewed John Larkin, transportation and logistics operating partner of Clarendon Capital Management , about the cyclical nature of business, how those cycles impact the freight industry, and finding opportunity in inevitable economic dips.
Apr 01, 2020•33 min
In this week's episode, we sit down with Sam Ryan, CEO and Co-Founder of Zeelo to talk about personalized bus service for employees and the organization's critical care policy in response to COVID-19.
Mar 25, 2020•27 min
In this week's episode, we sit down with Justin Lum, Director of Strategic Alliances at Locus Robotics , to talk about robotics, AI, and a new approach to e-commerce fulfillment and warehouse automation.
Mar 18, 2020•25 min
In this week's episode, we sit down with Gautam Narang, Co-Founder and CEO of Gatik to talk about short-haul logistics and autonomous vehicles for B2B operations.
Mar 11, 2020•22 min
*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* In the latest episode of the Future of Supply Chain podcast, we sat down with Eric Johnson, senior editor of the Journal of Commerce Technology section. We discussed the 2020 IMO regulations and the impact they have on logistics carriers, port diversification across the United States, and the potential of carriers that partner with multiple transportation management systems (TMS) vendors....
Mar 04, 2020•43 min
